by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 7, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
NIL refers to an athlete’s ability to profit from their name, image, and likeness. This became particularly relevant after NCAA rule changes in 2021, which allowed college athletes to earn money from endorsements, sponsorships, and various other partnerships...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 5, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
US PATENT APPLICATION FILING DATES + PATENT EXPIRATION DATES For Patents issued from nonprovisional applications filed on or after June 8, 1995: The patent term begins when the patent issues and ends on the date 20 years from the application filing date Source: USPTO...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 1, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Wishing you a year filled with innovation and new ideas! At The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, we’re excited to help you start your journey to protecting, policing and enforcing your patent, trademark and copyright. Happy New Year! Let’s make 2026 a great...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jun 23, 2025 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
I’m excited to share that I recently had the honor of speaking at TEDx Nokesville on May 18, 2025! The event theme, “Turning NO into NOW,” brought together an inspiring lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers — and I was grateful to be among them....
by Team EvansIPLaw | Apr 30, 2025 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Supreme Court Watch: Key IP Cases to Follow in 2025 As technology evolves and creative industries continue to intersect with innovation, intellectual property (IP) law is facing some big questions—many of which are landing at the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2025, several...
