Dos and Don’ts of Foreign Patent Filings
Expanding your patent protection beyond the U.S. can open doors to new markets and increase the value of your invention. However, without the right strategy, the process can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. Different countries have unique rules, deadlines, and filing requirements, which can create unexpected challenges. A well-planned approach can help...
Sony Patents Prescription VR Glasses for the Ultimate Gaming Experience
Remember just being happy with getting a new PlayStation controller for your birthday or the holidays? Yeah. That is sooo last decade. Gaming has not only upped it's technology and gamer experience, but it has now become a billion dollar industry in 2019.
Yes, that's billion, with...
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...
Record Year for International Patent Applications in 2016, up 7.3% from 2015; Strong Demand Also for Trademark and Industrial Design Protection – WIPO press release
