The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has contracted with Second Avenue Learning to launch EquIP HQ, a free K–12 platform for teachers and students to learn how to invent solutions to ...

In the early 1800s, the U.S. patent office was housed at a converted hotel in Washington, D.C., and when applications were approved, a clerk would ride the agency's pony across town to get the ...

The game developer says it hopes to start a trend of making these types of patents freely accessible and popular to use. Ian Sherr Contributor and Former Editor at Large / News Ian Sherr (he/him/his) ...

When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your ...

“Understanding and dispelling common myths about software patents is not just an academic exercise – it’s a crucial step for innovators and companies seeking to defend themselves against competitors ...

A myriad of laws and regulations exist that govern the way inventions should be managed and the rights of the inventors behind them. Bonan Lin, partner and attorney at law in the Beijing office of ...

Innovation has always played a defining role in sports. From new types of equipment to advanced training methods and performance-tracking technologies, inventors are continually reshaping the way ...

In recent years, the quest for knowledge and innovations to make the world a better place has led to numerous inventions. People from all walks of life, from the private to the public sector, all seek ...

Adam was a Visiting Fellow in the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation. The U.S. has eviscerated the patent rights that help to power the innovation engine ...