by Invention101 | May 16, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
If you are afraid to discuss your invention or afraid to launch your business, you may be depriving the world of your gifts! Or worse, someone else may act and as you watch them succeed, you will often wonder what could have happened if only you moved! Sometimes we...
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 Invention101 | May 12, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
There are several reasons inventors file provisional patent applications. Most inventors are anxious to obtain a filing date at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). After all, we are now on the “first to file” patent system. Some inventors are not...
by Invention101 | May 10, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Save You Money Trademarking a brand can take up lots of time, resources, and money. A trademark attorney can help you save money in the long run by ensuring your application is correctly filed the first time and that it’s achievable. Imagine working diligently and...