Intellectual Property
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.
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.
Mistakes To Avoid When Planning a North American Expansion
The worst thing you can do is build your brand locally—only to realize that someone else already owns your brand in North America when you're ready to expand.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.