Business News
Major Frozen Custard Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy, Blames ‘Toxic’ Chicago Regulations
M&M Custard says 31 Freddy's Frozen Custard locations put them in the red.
Intellectual Property
Business Ideas
How to Identify the Patent-Worthy Innovations in Your Business
Here's how to know which innovations are truly worth protecting — before putting time and money into filings that may never pay off.
Business News
‘Reimagined and Reinvented’: This Iconic Chain From the ’80s, Which Featured a ‘Pay What You Weigh’ Promotion, Is Making a Comeback
Gen X-ers can dig into some nostalgia at the newly resurgent Ground Round restaurant chain.
By David James
Business Legal
The Overlooked Legal Tool That Can Safeguard Your Most Sensitive Business Information
The legal concept of confidence offers a powerful, contract-free way to protect non-public business information.
Building a Business
3.6 Million Patents Were Filed in 2023 Alone — This Is How the Most Successful Ones Got Approved
Millions of patent applications for new inventions and innovations across industries are filed globally annually. To ensure that your patent stands out from the crowd and is successful, it's important to know how to create a detailed and precise application.
Tech
AI vs. Copyright — What You Need to Know About the Canadian Media Lawsuit That Could Reshape Tech’s Future
A groundbreaking lawsuit highlights the legal gray areas of AI training, raising questions about copyright, fair use and data ethics in the age of machine learning.
By Raj Sonani
Business News
‘If It Seems Too Good to Be True It Probably Is’: $18 Million Worth of ‘Great Deals’ Confiscated By Border Cops
A shipment of 3,000 fake Gibson guitars from Asia was seized at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
By David James
Tech
5 Ways AI Can Accelerate Your Entrepreneurial Journey
AI empowers entrepreneurs to optimize IP management by accelerating patent searches, monitoring for infringement and simplifying drafting, helping them secure and monetize their innovations faster.
By Ray Wu
Business Ideas
Weak Patent Management Could Lead to Disastrous Consequences for Your Business — Here’s How to Avoid Them
Google's $1.67 billion patent settlement highlights the importance of strategic patent management. How can aligning patents with business goals prevent costly mistakes and protect consumer trust? Discover the answers and learn how to turn patents into powerful assets.
Thought Leaders
Could the 2024 Election Let Employees Take Your Trade Secrets? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The U.S. Court has suspended the FTC's ban, but it's not going to go away.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
What Most People Get Wrong About Inventions, According to a Leading Patent Lawyer
The most lucrative patents don't necessarily go to novel, cutting-edge innovations.
Thought Leaders
The 8 Taylor Swift Strategies Every Tech Leader Should Apply in 2024
From more progressive intellectual property management to breakthrough community engagement, here's what tech entrepreneurs can learn from Taylor Swift.
Business Legal
Is the Company Tagline You Want to Use Already Someone Else’s Trademark? Here’s How to Avoid Legal Issues and Infringement.
Emphasizing the importance for small business owners to ensure that their chosen company taglines or trademarks are not already registered, to avoid potential legal issues and infringement on someone else's intellectual property.
By C. Lee Smith
Business Plan
What Technology Needs to Include In Your Business Plan
Listing tech infrastructure, software, and digital tools showcases your ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
By Eric Butow
Thought Leaders
5 Things to Look for When Hiring a Patent Portfolio Manager
Hiring the right patent portfolio manager is critical to maximizing your enterprise's intellectual property (IP) potential. A competent manager must possess a blend of these five key competencies.
Thought Leaders
Unlocking the Market Potential of Your Patent Portfolio — A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Learn strategic ways to showcase your patents' worth, be it as a business shield, through legal wins or by identifying potential infringements.
Tech
Think Like a Spy: How Open Source Intelligence Can Give You a Competitive Advantage
Open-source intelligence is a tool that provides organizations with a powerful vantage point to identify potential risks, track critical trends, and monitor competitor activities.
By Devan Leos
Building a Business
Content Thieves Stealing and Posting Your Work As Their Own? Here’s How to Deal With Them.
If you've had your content stolen online, there are options available to help you get it removed quickly and effectively.
Thought Leaders
Protect your Property With This Easy Tool
Patents not only offer an extra layer of innovation protection, but they are also a great way to protect your business's intellectual property.
Business News
Colonel Sanders’ Iconic House Is for Sale for $9 Million, but There’s a Catch Ruffling KFC’s Feathers
The lucky buyer will get intellectual and physical property.
Business Branding
4 Intellectual Property Mistakes Startups Make and How to Avoid Them
Ensuring that your company's IP is protected is the most vital step a business owner can take.
Building a Business
Startups Must Protect Their Trademark. Here’s How and Why
Here's how to protect your brand's most valuable asset: trademarks.
Thought Leaders
Your Ideas and Trade Secrets Are at Risk. Here’s How to Protect Them.
With companies facing increased threats to their intellectual property, the fight is on to protect valuable IP.
By Randy Sadler
Tech
Why Intellectual Property Will Dominate NFTs
NFTs are an emerging art form. And like the films, plays and other media that preceded them, they'll eventually be subject to the same immutable laws governing longevity, profitability and mass appeal.
By Lion Shirdan
Building a Business
How to Use Intellectual Property to Launch Your Product in a New Market
If you're looking into selling your products a new country, here's how you can effectively use intellectual property when placing your products in a new marketplace.
Thought Leaders
The Basics of Protecting Your Intellectual Property, Explained
Whether you're protecting your product or protecting your company from infringing on someone else's, you must factor precautions into any product strategy.
Building a Business
What You Need to Know About Seeking Patent Protection Overseas
To fully leverage rights and enhance revenue, it's vital to expand patent protections when conducting international business: Here's how.