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Why Filing a Patent Just Got More Complicated For Startups (Opinion)

The America Invents Act, which went into effect March 16, has changed the process for patenting. These developments might not help entrepreneurs after all. Here's why.

By Scott Shane

Building a Business

The Rising Threat of Patent Trolls and What You Can Do to Protect Your Startup

By Andrea Huspeni

Business News

Quirky and GE Team Up to Make Inventing Easier

By Diana Ransom

Building a Business

Patents and Copyrights: How to Play By the Rules

By Mike Jones

Building a Business

Obama Takes Aim at ‘Patent Trolls’

Combating patent-law abuse was among the subjects the President talked about in a Google Hangout following up his State of the Union address.

By Catherine Clifford

Marketing

How to Defend Your Designs Against Knockoffs

There are many ways to fight copycats--and they may even lead to opportunities.

By Caroline Tiger

Building a Business

Patent vs. Market Penetration: Where Should Your Focus Be?

Veteran venture capitalist Jason Green on why gaining market share is critical for early-stage startups.

By Jason Green

Business News

What the Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit Means for the Future of Smartphone Design

Samsung was ordered to pay Apple $1 billion for infringing on its patents. Will this change the way other mobile devices are made?

By Amy Gahran

Building a Business

What Your Business Can Learn From Apple’s Battle with Samsung

If you think a competitor copied your patented products or services, here are some ways to stand in the way of their efforts.

By Mikal E. Belicove

Building a Business

How to Navigate the New Patent Law

The age-old patent system is set to be reformed. Here's how the new law might change how or whether you get a patent.

By Diana Ransom

Building a Business

Some Jobs Act Proposals Make Headway

Even as Congress considers which if any of the President's jobs measures to pass, some of his proposals are already gaining traction.

By Diana Ransom

Business News

Register, Protect and Defend

How to stake and protect your claim when it comes to intellectual property.

By Barbara Findlay Schenck

Building a Business

Don’t File for That Patent Yet

Instead of a utility patent, a provisional patent or a trademark could be a better first step.

By Tamara Monosoff

Building a Business

How to Search for Existing Patents

Before you spend a lot of time an energy creating the next big thing, use a patent search to make sure it hasn't already been done.

By Jeffrey Steinberger

Building a Business

Should You Share Your Idea Without Patent Protection?

Want to share your idea before you have a patent on it? Our Invention Protection Expert explains why that may not be a good idea.