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Trade Secrets or Patents: Which Should You Choose?
Most businesses need to continuously innovate to stay relevant in the marketplace. With such intense focus on innovation,…
Can a Trade Secret Protect Small Business Ideas?
What are the best ways to protect a business idea? You can protect intellectual property (IP) using one…
What Do Software Startup Unicorns Like OneStream and StockX Have in Common?
OneStream and StockX are two of the most recent unicorns to emerge out of Detroit’s thriving startup ecosystem.…
Why Tesla’s Open Source Patent Strategy Reinforces the Importance of Patenting
Elon Musk famously announced in an open letter in June of 2014 that Tesla would “not initiate patent…
What Startup Founders Should Know About NFTs and Intellectual Property Protection
As a startup founder, you might be wondering how you can take advantage of the recent craze surrounding…
5 Intellectual Property Considerations Startups Oftentimes Overlook
Many contestants on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” answer “yes” when asked if they have a patent, illustrating…
The Benefits of Patenting: When to Protect Your Inventions and Why
Patents are one of the ways to keep track of the immense advancement of our society. According to…
So, You’ve Got an Incredible Invention… Now What?
It’s taken weeks, months, maybe even years to conceptualize and perfect your extraordinary invention. You know it’s a…
4 Common Patent Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Registering for a patent is a significantly more complex process than registering for other forms of intellectual property…
10 Reasons to Patent Your Startup’s New Invention
What would you do if your biggest competitor said your startup’s product infringes on its patent? What if…
What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Patent
What should an inventor do almost immediately upon creating a new invention? They must file a patent application.…
Which 3 Types Of Patents Are Recognized by the USPTO?
If you have an idea for an invention, do you know what a patent is? How about the…
Shark Tank: A Case Study in Patent Protection for Startups
Many startups struggle to determine when to obtain a patent, or whether to obtain one at all. Here,…
To Patent or Not to Patent: A Guide to Protecting Your Products
Every company that is inventing new products faces one all-important question: should you patent your idea? Unauthorized use…
Intellectual Property Considerations for Your Startup
Starting your own business is a new and exciting challenge that can be rewarding, but overwhelming. From the…
Securing Your Startup’s Intellectual Property Rights: Patent vs. Trade Secret
Entrepreneurs and emerging companies often look for ways to protect their valuable assets. They want to secure their…
This Sneaky Hack Saved Me $7000 (and Helped Me Build a Million Dollar Business)
I started my first company when I was six years old, selling fallen apples to keep the streets…
Identifying and Protecting Trade Secrets for Young Companies
The “secret sauce” that makes a startup unique and profitable can be among its most important competitive advantages…
4th Annual ‘As Seen On TV’ Pitch Event Returns from InventionHome
InventionHome announces that their popular DRTV Product Summit will return for a 4th consecutive year to the campus…