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	Article Archive Top Legal FAQs for Inventors Answers to the most common legal questions about patents, trademarks and copyrights To Patent or Not to Patent? Everything you need to know about protecting your invention The First Steps to Inventing Learn the 3 common myths every inventor should know, and how to take action with creative thinking. Patent Holders Given Edge in Battle Against Infringers Supreme Court decision eases inventors' burden of proving someone else has violated their patent rights Top 10 Patent Myths Your brilliant idea needn't fall by the wayside simply because you don't want to deal with the patent process. We've shattered the top 10 myths so you can see your way clear to patenting your product. “Oh, Yeah? Prove It!” Bringing both sides of the patent issue together to find the truth about prior art Patent Fever Rushing to join the patent stampede? Hold on and take a closer look at your business. Smart dotcommers put their patents on one leg at a time. Are Patents Foolproof? Our Invention Protection Expert shows you how to keep other companies from stealing your idea. Get a Patent on Your Own Flying solo may actually be the best way to go. Our Inventions Marketing Expert explains why you don't need help from that invention promotion company. Just Do It Putting off applying for that patent? You may regret it later. Anything Goes Want to protect your inventions and your idea? Our Invention Protection Expert says you can. PTO Clues Our expert answers your common patent questions. Patent Lather When you create a product with broad commercial potential, be sure to protect your interests by patenting the products in a way that keeps the competition at bay. Already Taken? Think your idea is unique and original? Think again. Our Start-Up Legal Expert suggests doing your homework before taking your idea to market. In Your Face Cosmetic creators Inventions: The Next Generation Can't think of an original product? You don't have to. Making an existing product better could be your ticket to success. Breaking New Ground You've always been able to patent your inventions. Thanks to recent court rulings, you can now patent your ideas. Buying Time Have a great idea, but you're not quite ready for a patent? A provisional patent protects your rights--and ''holds your place'' in the Patent Office's line. Property Rights What gives you the right to your idea? We'll tell you. Surprise Attack Inventors beware: Submarine patents could surface when you least expect it. Finders Keepers Not sure how to choose the right patent attorney? Here's where to look and what to look for. Patent Pointers A pro answers your most common patent questions. Back to top »	Partner Provided Service Get your message in the news Send your press releases to over 100,000 sources globally and track results.