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Under the Influence
As the rise of social media as part of a cohesive digital marketing strategy creates opportunities for inventors and entrepreneurs to showcase innovative products online, one of the most effective tactics is collaborating with social media influencers.
Finding Opportunities
Even in winning categories, some products are better than others. Here are some ways to help you to a winning formula. These principles apply across the board—whether you are looking to produce your own product, license it to a manufacturer, or strike a joint venture deal of some kind.
Goosing the Greed
We at Tangible IP get bombarded every day by inventors who want us to help them sell their one or two patents and expects to receive “several millions” (sometimes even billions) from their worthy invention, based primarily on reading some headline about a large patent verdict and thinking, naturally, “Why not me?”
Your USPTO: News Flash June 2024
The USPTO has outlined a comprehensive strategic approach for the federal government, academic institutions, and private industry to share and implement best practices that inspire and support a diverse population of problem-solvers.
Your USPTO: District of Determination
The headquarters of Riggs Bank, so prominent it was referred to as the “Bank of Presidents,” resided down the street. Patrons could easily stroll through Lafayette Square, attend a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, or—given the proper invitation —enjoy a conversation with pre-eminent intellectuals and community leaders at the Cosmos Club, a private social venue for science enthusiasts.
Get Automated, Save Time
Marketing sometimes inadvertently takes a back seat to the excitement of creating a groundbreaking product. Because many of us have limited time and resources to devote to all aspects of product development, marketing efforts can become sporadic or inconsistent, hindering an invention’s potential success.
Your USPTO: Burgers With ‘The Sun Queen’
Hungarian-born Maria Telkes was an energetic, accessible, determined pioneer for solar energy who was underappreciated. With a prism-shaped aluminum box tucked under her arm, 54-year-old scientist Maria Telkes walked across the campus of New York University toward a group of faculty members and students who gathered under the midday sun.
Your USPTO: What’s Next in May 2024
Federal Trademark Searching: Get an overview of the fundamental mechanics of using the USPTO’s trademark search system, May 10 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET. The free webinar is geared toward new users and anyone interested in conducting basic searches.
Your USPTO: News Flash – Did You Know?
USPTO IP Champions educate communities on the importance of IP protections such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to innovation. They support local educators and are available to discuss important IP concepts, share our free online resources, and empower the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Utility Patent Options, Alternatives
Many of the patent rules are subtle and cause amateurs (including me) to lose a large chunk of the patent’s strength and value if we prepare a patent on our own.
Patent Transactions Up, But …
Despite the significant economic challenges and geopolitical tensions throughout 2023, the year concluded on a positive note with an increase in patent transactions. This upturn in activity within the patent secondary market coincided with a growing interest among companies to invest in research and development, particularly in the technology sector.