Spotlight Inventor – Tyler Patterson
Spotlight Inventor – Tyler Patterson Meet Tyler Patterson Inventor of Hot and Cold Spots Describe your invention in five words or less: 1. Safe 2. Simple 3. Unique 4. Convenient 5. Helpful. Why did you create your invention? To make eating, cooking, and serving more comfortable also to make a better life for my family. […]
The One Year Rule
The One Year Rule The one-year rule is a common law doctrine that states that an oral contract for the sale of real property must be in writing to be enforceable. It is a general principle of contract law, which has been adopted by statute in many jurisdictions, including California. Under this rule, contracts for […]
Who Invented Basketball? History and Patents
Who Invented Basketball? History and Patents Behind the Invention of the Sport With March Madness just around the corner, you might be wondering about the origins of the sport that captivates the nation for a few coveted weeks every year: Basketball. For many of us, March Madness is the perfect excuse to engage in some […]
Spotlight Inventor – Matthew Poalillo
Spotlight Inventor – Matthew (Matt) Poalillo Meet Matthew (Matt) Poalillo Inventor of The Incredible Straw Describe your invention in five words or less: fun re-shapeable reusable sustainable straw Why did you create your invention? I invented The Incredible Straw to bring fun, creativity, and accessibility to the reusable straw space. There’s great strides of […]
The Patents of Saint Patrick’s Day
The Patents of Saint Patrick’s Day Are you looking for a St Patrick’s Day patent to celebrate your March 17th feast? Maybe you’re researching St Patrick’s Day intellectual property for fun. Also known as the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in Ireland. […]
Patenting Similar Products
Patenting an Idea Similar to a Known Patent So you have an idea for an invention that is going to change the world. Or maybe it won’t change the world, but at the very least it will change your world, because you believe in your idea and you also have the hope that it will […]
Why can’t you say “Super Bowl”? – Super Bowl trademark explored
Why can’t you say “Super Bowl”? – Super Bowl trademark explored There is nothing more American than the Super Bowl. And there is nothing even more American than big businesses protecting their trademarks. If you wanted to sell something with the word “Super Bowl” on it or even use the term “Super Bowl” in a […]
Spotlight Inventor – Nadine Ross
Spotlight Inventor – Nadine Ross Meet Nadine Ross Inventor of Tear ‘n Save Space Describe your invention in five words or less: It definitely saves space Why did you create your invention? I was frustrated when a half gallon ice cream container had only 2 inches left of the ice cream, but took up a […]
Famous February Design Patent: The Statue of Liberty
Famous February Design Patent: The Statue of Liberty They say necessity is the mother of invention. Yes, this is correct. The inventor of the Statue of Liberty, most certainly, designed the sculpture out of need – democracy and freedom. People frequent Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty for the magnificence it exudes. Apparently, […]
Why Do Patents Cost So Much?
Why Do Patents Cost So Much? When a person invents an original idea, such as a product or manufacturing method, it’s only natural that they want to protect their new creation. The official method for doing so is through filing and obtaining a patent; essentially a government-backed note of record on a creator, the […]
