Inventions
An Idea This Dad Developed at His Kitchen Table Is Now a Beloved Kids' Toy That Has Sold Over 3 Million Units. Here's How the Inventor of Ollyball Made It Happen.
Joe Burke discusses the launch and growth of his wildly popular invention, Ollyball.
Don't Let Patent Costs Crush Your Startup — Here's How to Protect Your IP Without Breaking the Bank
Patents bleed cash if you're not careful. Smart innovation managers patent what matters, cut deadweight and use data, not gut, to save big.
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.
How to Ensure High-Quality Patent Filings — 5 Key Steps for Portfolio Managers
Portfolio managers face challenges in selecting drafters who balance cost with quality, amidst complex patent jargon. This article aims to make it easier for portfolio managers to get the quality applications drafted.
5 Inventors Share The Secret They Wish They'd Known When Developing Their Products. Now Their Brands Sell Millions.
Founders and designers of cookware, boxed wine, soda brands and more share what they know now, and wish they'd known before taking their product to market.
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.
7 Steps You Must Take When Inventing a New Product
Once you've created a new product, what's next? Discover the seven essential business steps you must take after creating a new product.
Should You Hire an Invention Development Consultant or Handle It on Your Own? Here's How to Decide.
You've got an idea for the next great product, but now you've got to turn it into reality. Should you hire an invention development consultant or strike out on your own?
Looking for Your Next Breakthrough Idea? Try This Unique Method to Find Inspiration.
Chart a course to your best ideas.
Making Time to Be 'Useless' Is a Vital Part of Creating Anything Valuable
Many of the inventions that changed our world were useless for a long time.
Why You Should Build a Startup When Everything Has Already Been Invented
Clients and colleagues regularly ask me about this topic.
Why You Should Conduct a Quick Patentability Search on Your Own Before Turning to the Experts
It's critical to do your own research before you take the next steps.
Why Your Creativity Is Your Most Valuable Skill
Innovation has driven entrepreneurs throughout history, ranging from Leonardo Da Vinci to Elon Musk.
Become a Product Licensing Machine Using These 8 Strategies
Learn the reason why most product ideas get licensed and how to take advantage of it.
5 Goals New Product Prototype Development Will Help You Achieve
To successfully launch a new product, you need to pay special attention to product development and manufacturing. Here's what prototyping teaches about making the best product possible.