Yifan Mao, MSc, Andrew Serafini Ph.D. Intellectual Property counsel often face the dilemma of when to file a patent application: as soon as possible, or wait and gather more support? Filing an ...

A common first step in the patent filing process is the completion of an invention disclosure form. The form asks the inventors to provide basic details about the invention, including who invented it, ...

Researchers, inventors and creators should submit a disclosure of any invention or copyrighted material before publishing it to ensure its protection. Early announcements or publications, whether ...

“As natural problem solvers, engineers are always inventing, but they’re not always patenting. If you want to capture and protect those efforts and innovations, first convince them to care and then ...

The ability to create and protect intellectual property (IP) has become paramount for tech companies aiming to stay ahead of the curve. This is possible when there is an effort to harness the full ...

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