Here are some of the biggest patent myths founders believe — and a practical, startup-friendly IP strategy tied to business ...

The first 400 patents are “the freebie, the door buster” to get industry excited about an in-progress, unprecedented database linking all 216 DoD labs, Emil Michael told reporters.

Entrepreneurs tend to have a lot of things that they want to patent, trademark, or copyright. That means going through some government bureaucracy to get things done. Is it exasperating? Yes.

Too many entrepreneurs treat filing a patent as a milestone in itself—proof that their invention matters. But filing a patent too early, or without a clear business strategy, can create serious ...

Millions of patent applications for new inventions and innovations across industries are filed globally annually. To ensure that your patent stands out from the crowd and is successful, it’s important ...

U.S. patents are currently subject to maintenance fees paid to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years from the date of grant to keep the patent live. The maintenance ...

Perplexity launched Perplexity Patents on Thursday. The new AI-powered database makes finding patents easier. You don't need specific language or codes to find patents. Patent searching is a lengthy, ...