Invention as Liberation
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December 8, 2025
Invention education provides freedom for all students to cultivate a problem-focused mindset
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A Son’s Search for Comfort Inspired a Therapeutic Robotic Dog
Reid Creager
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Tom Stevens’ need to find comfort for his dementia-stricken mother leads to his company’s therapeutic robotic dog
VentureWell Marks 30 Years of Empowering Inventors
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For three decades, VentureWell has helped innovators turn big ideas into real-world solutions—fueling thousands of startups, technologies, and lasting social impact.
IP Buddy Expands Access to Free AI-Powered IP Education
Inventors Digest
November 6, 2025
IPOEF’s IP Buddy and IP Made Easy are helping educators and innovators learn about patents and trademarks through free, interactive AI tools that make intellectual property simple and engaging.
10 Tips to Leverage Technology for Business Growth
Larry Udell
November 4, 2025
Discover how to identify, acquire and apply new technologies outside your organization. These 10 expert tips show how embracing external innovation can give your business a lasting competitive edge.
How to Share Prototypes Without Revealing Ideas
Elizabeth Breedlove
October 6, 2025
Learn how to share your works in progress on social media to build excitement, gather feedback and attract followers—all while keeping your invention’s secrets safe.
Jerry Lemelson’s Legacy: From Inventor to The Lemelson Foundation
Inventors Digest
October 3, 2025
Sons recall how Jerry Lemelson’s passion for inventing and inventor rights begat the iconic, evolving Lemelson Foundation
IP Made Easy
Reid Creager
October 1, 2025
Learn intellectual property in a fun, relatable way with IP Made Easy, a free online course that demystifies patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets through stories and real-world examples.
Why Most Ideas Fail
Inventors Digest
October 1, 2025
Most ideas fail due to obstacles like lack of funding, weak market need, or bad timing. Here’s what every inventor should know from “The Inventor’s Playbook” by Ben Greenberg.
Trio 3 & Trio 3 Pro: Dual Laptop Screens
Inventors Digest
September 27, 2025
Add dual high-resolution screens to your laptop for a triple workspace, lightweight portability, and seamless rotation on Mac and Windows devices.
IPOEF 2025 Inventors of the Year: Lee & Erin Hanson
Reid Creager
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Lee and Erin Hanson of Guardian Innovations are protecting athletes with groundbreaking sports gear. Their innovations combine safety and smart intellectual property protection.
Change Your Game / Cambia tu Juego: Hands-On Sports Innovation at the Smithsonian
Reid Creager
September 3, 2025
Explore the Lemelson Center’s exhibit, “Change Your Game / Cambia tu Juego,” where interactive sports technology sparks creativity and inventive play.
Why Every Inventor Needs a Patent Intelligence Tool
Danielle Dougherty
September 2, 2025
Patent intelligence tools help inventors save costs, strengthen patents, and gain competitive insight—making them a strategic investment, not a luxury.
Semantic Search: Why Better Prompts Unlock Better Patent Results
Jeff Roy
September 2, 2025
AI-powered semantic search tools revolutionize patent discovery—but only when you craft specific, thoughtful prompts to guide results.
A Faster Path to Smarter Innovation: How IP.com Powers the Future of AI
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IP.com’s AI-driven IP Suite helps inventors, enterprises, and governments innovate smarter, faster, and more securely.
Saltgator Desktop Soft Gel Injection Molding Machine
Inventors Digest
August 27, 2025
Said to be the first of its kind, Saltgator lets you heat, mix and inject from one desktop device.
Boujee Antibacterial Toilet Brush
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Boujee is an antibacterial, stylish, odor-resistant alternative to traditional toilet brushes.
Eureka Momentum in STEM Education
Reid Creager
July 28, 2025
High school students invent real-world tech through MIT’s InvenTeam program
Discover Agentic AI
Jeff Roy
July 28, 2025
Advanced form of artificial intelligence, not pre-programmed, can analyze, plan and adapt on its own
Keep Up on Your Patent Landscaping
Jeff Roy
July 28, 2025
Crucial strategy involves searching, analyzing, visualizing existing patents to identify gaps and chances to find possible partners—and competitors
Game Design Tutorial
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Awarded pro provides step-by-step processes and strategies for inventing a game
Case Study: A Fresh Win
Jeff Roy
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Patent Essentials
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IP Is Everywhere
Reid Creager
June 26, 2025
IPOEF education campaign, highlighted by the AI-powered, groundbreaking IP Buddy, thrives on the road
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