by Team EvansIPLaw | May 15, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
I’ve heard about a “poor man’s copyright.” What is it? The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a “poor man’s copyright.” There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a...
by Team EvansIPLaw | May 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Patent Strategies for Startups: Filing Smart in a Competitive Market For startups, innovation is everything—but protecting that innovation can be tricky when you’re working with limited resources. Patents can offer a crucial competitive edge, but knowing when,...
by Team EvansIPLaw | May 13, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT ON USPTO PATENT APPLICATIONS Handwritten S-signature – Name between two single forward slashes – Signature must be accompanied by printed/typed name of signer and be easily identifiable Graphic Multiple Inventors: ALL inventors must sign UNLESS a...
by Team EvansIPLaw | May 10, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the visionaries, nurturers, and trailblazers who shape the world both at home and in business. To all the mothers—especially those balancing creativity, leadership, and love—thank you for inspiring innovation, protecting legacies, and...
by Team EvansIPLaw | May 9, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
The appeals process in intellectual property (IP) matters generally follows a similar structure to other legal appeals, but it involves specialized procedures and bodies depending on the type of IP involved (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.) and the jurisdiction....
