How to Plan Your Intellectual Property for Your Business In today’s competitive business environment, intellectual property (IP) is more valuable than ever. Whether you’re launching a startup or managing an established company, your IP assets—patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—play a crucial role in securing your innovations, increasing revenue, and strengthening your market position. A…
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic idea—it’s already reshaping how we write, draw, compose, and create. But as AI tools become more powerful, they’re also colliding with long-standing intellectual property (IP) laws. A wave of early AI IP lawsuits is now forcing courts, creators, and companies to grapple with one major question: Who…
When applying for a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), one of the biggest frustrations applicants face is receiving an office action—an official letter from the USPTO that outlines problems with the application. Fortunately, there’s a proactive step you can take to significantly reduce this risk: conducting a trademark search. This…
In the world of innovation, protecting your intellectual property is crucial. A well-drafted patent can be the key to securing exclusive rights to your invention and ensuring its commercial success. However, writing a patent application requires careful attention to legal and technical details. In this blog, we break down how to draft a patent in…
Innovation starts with a spark—an idea that could change the game. But before you pitch it to investors or post about it online, you might ask: Can I protect this idea? Or even more directly, Can I patent it? That’s the core question we explore in this guide to Can you patent an idea? The…
1. Ensure Non-Infringement and Perform a USPTO Search: Conduct a professional trademark search before finalizing and registering a business name. Avoid falling in love with a name without legal clearance (a trademark attorney can help you choose a name that is strong and available) Emphasize the importance of a thorough search beyond free online tools….
Wayne Carroll and guest Scott Gibson shed light on the critical topic of avoiding lawsuits when hiring, particularly focusing on protecting trade secrets within small businesses. The podcast delves into the legal risks associated with hiring new employees and provides valuable insights on how businesses can safeguard their intellectual property from potential misappropriation. Scott Gibson…
Understanding the Fundamental Steps of Implementing Trade Secret Strategies In the realm of intellectual property protection, trade secrets play a pivotal role in safeguarding a company’s proprietary information. In the latest episode of Leveraging Inspiration: The Inspired Patent Podcast, host Wayne Carroll delved into the intricacies of protecting trade secrets with Scott Gibson, an esteemed…
Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast In this episode of Leveraging Inspiration, the Inspired Patent Podcast, we delve into the world of trademarks and how to maximize trademark protection. As we navigate through the complexities of trademarks, we explore the distinction between TM (trademark) and ® (registered trademark) and provide essential tips for proper trademark…
Good to Great, by Jim Collins, is a seminal work in the field of business leadership and management. In this book, Collins outlines the common characteristics of companies that have made the transition from being good to being truly great. One of the key factors that he identifies is the importance of having the right…