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To Patent or Not to Patent?

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Everything you need to know about protecting your invention
September 26, 2005 in Patents

"Oh, Yeah? Prove It!"

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Bringing both sides of the patent issue together to find the truth about prior art
July 1, 2001 in Patents

Patent Fever

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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.
December 1, 2000 in Patents

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.
July 3, 2000 in Patents

Just Do It

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Putting off applying for that patent? You may regret it later.
July 1, 2000 in Patents

Anything Goes

Want to protect your inventions and your idea? Our Invention Protection Expert says you can.
June 12, 2000 in Patents

Patent Lather

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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.
June 1, 2000 in Patents

PTO Clues

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Our expert answers your common patent questions.
June 1, 2000 in Patents

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In Your Face

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Cosmetic creators
May 1, 2000 in Patents

Inventions: The Next Generation

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Can't think of an original product? You don't have to. Making an existing product better could be your ticket to success.
September 1, 1999 in Patents

Breaking New Ground

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You've always been able to patent your inventions. Thanks to recent court rulings, you can now patent your ideas.
May 1, 1999 in Patents

Buying Time

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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.
March 1, 1999 in Patents

Property Rights

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What gives you the right to your idea? We'll tell you.
January 1, 1999 in Patents

Surprise Attack

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Inventors beware: Submarine patents could surface when you least expect it.
November 1, 1998 in Patents

What Price Protection?

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Want to secure your invention with a patent? It's going to cost you.
September 1, 1998 in Patents

Finders Keepers

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Not sure how to choose the right patent attorney? Here's where to look and what to look for.
July 1, 1998 in Patents

Patent Pointers

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A pro answers your most common patent questions.
April 1, 1997 in Patents
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