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Probably. Innovation begins with an idea—but turning that idea into a successful invention requires more than simply creating something new. Before investing significant time, money, and effort into developing, manufacturing, marketing, or filing a patent application, one of the most important steps an inventor or business can take is conducting a patent search. A patent [...]
A patent search is a critical step in the innovation lifecycle—whether you’re an individual inventor, a small startup, or an established R&D team. Conducted before filing your own patent application, it involves systematically reviewing existing patents and published patent applications to determine whether your idea is novel and non‑obvious. Here’s why performing a thorough patent [...]
As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of Florida with an expected landfall early tomorrow morning, those who have not already evacuated to a safe location, continue to scramble in a last-minute effort to protect themselves and their property from potential destruction. On the eve of Milton, and in the wake of Hurricane Helene, [...]
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems continue to generate new ideas, designs, and products, a common question emerges - can an AI system be named as an inventor on a US patent application? The quick answer is no. Under 35 U.S.C. 100(f), the term "inventor" means the individual or, if a joint invention, the individuals collectively [...]
When your friend (let's call her Jane) sends you a text message, wouldn't you like to hear that message read out loud in Jane's voice? Well, that technology may be coming soon, particularly on APPLE devices, according to APPLE's patent application (US2023/0051062) that published this year. This is not about voice messages, but rather text [...]
What if missing a car payment would disable certain features in your car? That's one aspect outlined in FORD's recent published patent application, US20230055958 titled "Systems and Methods to Repossess a Vehicle." Missing one or several car payments could initiate a series of steps that progressively disable certain features of your vehicle. Eventually, it may [...]
Star Wars fans (and possibly non-Star Wars fans) rejoice as Disney unveils a working lightsaber at an April 8, 2021 presentation. Well, what exactly does a "working" lightsaber really mean? Does it cut through metal doors and walls? No, but it does have an illuminated blade that extends and retracts with the simple push of [...]
