by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 25, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
TYPICAL PROCESSING TIMELINE OF A US PATENT This illustration demonstrates the typical application process timeline of a US Patent. Once a patent application is filed, because of the USPTO backlog, it can take over 1 year before the application is assigned to a US...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 21, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Steps Athletes Should Take to Protect Their NIL with Trademarks Now that the importance of trademarks in NIL is clear, here are the steps athletes should take to protect their brand: Identify Key Elements of the Brand: Decide what aspects of your NIL should be...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 19, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
PATENT A patent is a legal right granted by a government to an inventor, giving them exclusive control over their invention for a specific period, typically 20 years. In exchange, the inventor must publicly disclose how the invention works. This prevents others from...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 19, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
On this day of remembrance, we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of peace, justice, and the power of a dream. At The Law Firm of Andrea Hence Evans, we are committed to helping our clients achieve their dreams by protecting their IP....
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 19, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
WHAT ARE THE KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE METAVERSE? Always Active: The Metaverse neither pauses when you leave nor does it end. It just continues on indefinitely. Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Persistent and Synchronous Worlds...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 17, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
The UNIFIED PATENT COURT The UPC Is made up of a court of first instance and a court of appeal The court of first instance has divisions located around Europe, including Helsinki. The court of appeal is based in Luxembourg. There will also be arbitration and...