Design Patents vs. Utility Patents
A design patent is a patent that protects the ornamental and outward appearance of an item. Most design patent applications are accepted by the PTO, while utility applications usually have more back-and-forth processes with the PTO before it is accepted. Find out more about the differences in this video with James Klobucar,...
How Have Design Patents For Brands Changed Over The Years?
“IP in the News” on the Passage to Profit – The Inventors’ Show.
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Why Should You Get a Design Patent?
Design patents protects the ornamental appearance of a product. In many cases people get a design patent to protect their product, is a new spin on an already existing product. Find out more in this video with James...
6 questions to ask before you hire a patent attorney
The Dustbuster® came from the moon?
Well, sort of, the race to the moon! Way back in the last millennium the U.S. wanted to put a man on the moon. And we did! But, what to do when they got there? Besides uttering memorable quotes and taking photos, the astronauts collected samples for the scientists back home. The...
Intellectual Property Assignments
Welcome to IP in a minute with Richard Gearhart, brought to you by Gearhart law. Today we’re going to be talking about assignments. Not the kind of assignments that you used to get from your teacher, but assignments that...
Crowdfunding or crowdfinancing and its intersection with IP
written by David Postolski, Partner at Gearhart Law
Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to back or finance a new business venture. Crowdfunding makes use of the easy accessibility of vast networks of people through social media and crowdfunding websites...