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How to Understand Patent Novelty

August 7, 2026

You need to understand patent novelty if you want to be able to put together a strong intellectual property strategy and plan. Novelty is, simply put, the cornerstone of U.S. patent law.…

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How to Knock Out an Obviousness Rejection

July 24, 2026

Getting an office action from the USPTO calling your invention “obvious” is a tough pill to swallow. But this is actually normal.…

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Patent vs. Trade Secret: How To Decide Which is Better

May 29, 2026

Choosing between patent vs. trade secret protection for your idea? Let's get into the differences between these two types of intellectual property and when they're best used.…

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Don’t Start Defending a TTAB Opposition The Wrong Way

May 6, 2025

A trademark application may seem simple. But a trademark opposition is not. Learn how these get started and how to start a defense.…

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5 Key Patent Dates To Know for Your IP Portfolio

November 11, 2024

There are five key patent dates to know. Priority, filing, publication, issue, and expiration. Read on to learn how to figure out which is which.…

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How a TTAB Trademark Opposition or Cancellation Works and What It Costs

October 27, 2024

A comprehensive client's guide to how a TTAB trademark opposition or cancellation works and how to budget for one. …

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How To Know If Your Invention is Obvious

October 20, 2024

Knowing whether an invention is obvious stands out as one of the most challenging concepts in patent law to grasp. Let's get into it.…

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Make The Decision Easy: Utility vs. Provisional Patent Application

October 4, 2024

Learn how to decide if it's right for you to start the patenting process with a provisional patent application or whether you should skip to the full thing.…

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How Much Does a Trademark Cost in 2024?

September 17, 2024

Every trademark application is different. Learn how trademark cost works, what drives cost up or down, and what makes the cost of a trademark expensive or cheap.…

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How Much Does a Patent Cost?

September 15, 2024

Every patent application is different. Learn how patent cost works, what drives cost up or down, and what makes the cost of a patent expensive or cheap.…

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