The Legal Blog

In the ever-evolving world of intellectual property law, it can be difficult to stay up to date with the latest developments. Let’s change that for you in the upcoming year! To help make sense of the complexities and nuances of IP law, I’ve written a book about intellectual property rights. It covers everything from copyright […]

Inventors Mateo and Jennifer learn the importance of a quality  patent application in Episode 7 of my video series “How An Ordinary Inventor Can Turn Into A Millionaire (The Hero’s Journey)” (which is available ONLY on YouTube)! Have you seen the headlines about Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, and her fraud conviction? Are you […]

Inventors Mateo and Jennifer learn the importance of a patent clearance search in Episode 6 of my video series “How An Ordinary Inventor Can Turn Into A Millionaire (The Hero’s Journey)” (which is available ONLY on YouTube)! Inventing is a lot of work. You have to come up with a great idea, create a prototype, […]

Every day, I meet inventors, entrepreneurs, and people with brilliant ideas who come to me when it is too late. They didn’t protect their products and services and they were copied. In some cases, they lose entire businesses. Put simply, when you don’t protect your products or services you will be copied. And sadly, that […]

Inventors Mateo and Jennifer learn what it’s like to work with a patent firm in Episode 5 of my video series “How An Ordinary Inventor Can Turn Into A Millionaire (The Hero’s Journey)” (available ONLY on YouTube)! ==================== You’ve invented something new and amazing and you’re ready to make your millions, right?  Not so fast.  […]

Invention Documentation. Inventors Mateo and Jennifer finally meet their IP mentor in Episode 4 of my video series “How An Ordinary Inventor Can Turn Into A Millionaire (The Hero’s Journey)” (which is available ONLY on YouTube)! They learn something that’s really important for any inventor out there: how to document properly.  A lot of people […]

Inventing a new product can seem like an impossible task. There are so many potential challenges and roadblocks that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But with a little bit of planning and perseverance, you can make your dreams of becoming an inventor a reality. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for overcoming […]

As an inventor, you know that your ideas are valuable. You also know that in order to maintain a competitive edge, you need to keep those ideas secret until they’re ready to be patented. But how can you do that? In this blog post, we will discuss some steps that you can take to ensure […]

When you have an idea that could change the world, it can be tough to know what to do next. On one hand, you want to protect your invention and make sure that no one else can claim it as their own. On the other hand, you need to share your invention with the right […]

When it comes to intellectual property, who will win when competing with artificial intelligence artists? That’s the question that is currently being debated. RecentLY, an AI-generated image won first place in a major art competition. That has fueled the debate greatly. Jason M. Allen’s award-winning image is sparking a lot of controversy. Should art generated […]