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An ounce of prevention can be really worth the investment.

A suit brought today by Zhan Baosheng, who registered the 'Tesla' trademark in China in 2006, could decelerate the electric car-maker's eastward expansion.

For a large number of people to replace their gasoline-powered cars with electric- vehicles, many automakers need to make electric cars.

The King of Pop's digitized performance at the Billboard Music Awards gave the world a glimpse into a captivating technology that faces serious hurdles, inside and out.

Patent office rules that NFL team's name is 'disparaging' to Native Americans.

Elon Musk said the company is opening up its patents to competitors in 'the spirit of the open source movement.'

A roundup of the 10 most interesting new technologies that make us scratch our heads and say, 'What the heck?'

While this protection can rack up a bill, businesses will gain certain competitive advantages in the process.

Don't be caught off-kilter by unexpected roadblocks and setbacks. Acquaint yourself with these keys for ushering new products into the marketplace.

The tech company has a new patent application to apply Google Glass's camera feature to contact lenses.

As Washington continues to mull new patent legislation, here's a snapshot of the U.S. patent landscape.

Apple has filed a patent for 'transparent texting.'

As Apple prepares to wage yet another patent suit against Samsung, a key engineer is sharing insight into the enigmatic company's creative processes.

Infringing on someone else's trademark is no laughing matter. Attorney Doug Wolf offers up advice on what entrepreneurs need to know about trademark infringement.

Despite its founder's notorious disdain for them, Apple could release a surprisingly slick "iPen" stylus. Or not.

Misunderstandings about patents and copyrights can cost your business. Avoid these traps.

While patent attorneys can be costly, they can help protect your ideas and work, which can save you money down the road.

Attorney Doug Wolf wants to answer your big startup questions about trademarks, copyright, due diligence and working with venture groups.

There were big changes last year to who acquires protection. Here are answers to four common questions.

Apple was awarded today a patent for technology that will enable iPhone users to listen to voicemails as they're being left, as well as to pick up mid-message.

When it was announced that Sochi would be the home of the 2014 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee jumped into motion, filing numerous trademark applications to protect the Olympic brand. While your startup doesn't have the global presence of the Olympics, here are some tips on how to protect your brand.