New Year’s Resolutions for Inventors
December 30, 2021
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New Year’s Resolutions for Inventors If at the start of the year you set a goal of inventing something new but are yet to accomplish
Post-It® Notes — It Wasn't An Accident
January 2, 2018
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The story begins in 1968 with Dr. Spencer Silver, a research scientist (aka: company employed inventor) working for the 3M Company. According to legend, Dr.
The Frisbee – How To Sell An Invention
May 17, 2016
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The Frisbee: How to Sell an Invention Before there was Jim Morrison of The Doors (1960s recording group famous for “Light My Fire” and other
Patent Attorney: Why is this Important?
April 15, 2016
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Choosing and hiring the right patent attorney is an important decision when you are interested in obtaining a patent for your invention. This is the
How to Become an Inventor, and How to Patent My Idea by Hiring a Professional.
June 4, 2015
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How to Become an Inventor, and How to Patent My Idea by Hiring a Professional. How to Become an Inventor Have you ever wondered how
Invention Timeframe
June 1, 2015
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Invention Timeframe Most first time inventors aren’t familiar with all of the steps that go into patenting an invention. In this article, we’ll review all
How to Survive the Shark Tank: 7 Tips for Inventors
April 3, 2012
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How to Survive the Shark Tank: 7 Tips for Inventors This blog article is the second one on ABC Television’s prime time hit, Shark Tank. Your
What Inventors Can Learn from Shark Tank
March 27, 2012
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What Inventors Can Learn from Shark Tank Shark Tank is Friday night television’s #1 show and must-see-tv for every inventor and entrepreneur. Airing at 8:00pm
United States Patent and Trademark Office
June 30, 2011
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United States Patent and Trademark Office The government agency known as the United States Patent and Trademark Office is in charge of examining patent applications
Patent Prosecution
June 15, 2011
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Patent Prosecution This term can be a little misleading. For many patent attorneys and their clients, patent prosecution involves a process which can be time
How To Make Money On Invention Ideas
May 18, 2011
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How To Make Money On Invention Ideas No week passes by without at least one “would-be” inventor telling me that they have a billion-dollar idea
Is A Patent Application's Final Rejection Really Final?
April 15, 2011
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Patent Application’s Final Rejection Is a Patent Application’s Final Rejection Really Final? So you’ve filed a utility patent application on your invention. The expected Non-Final
How To Get Your Invention Into Wal-Mart
July 1, 2010
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How To Get Your Invention Into Wal-Mart A famous violinist was once asked: “What’s the best way to get into Carnegie Hall?” The answer was:
Invention Promotion Companies
March 10, 2010
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Invention Promotion Companies Caveat emptor – “buyer beware” – important advice when dealing with an Invention Promotion Company. An Invention Promotion Company is a business