Choosing a name can feel like one of the more creative parts of building a company. For a Boston startup, it may happen early: before the pitch deck is final,…
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Patent costs matter for startups, inventors, and small businesses. USPTO government fees are only one part of the total cost to file and pursue a patent application. Attorney time, drawings,…
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If you are asking how much a patent costs, the honest answer is that it depends on what you are filing, how complex the invention is, and how far you…
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University ecosystems produce some of the most valuable innovation in the country. That’s especially true in Boston (Harvard, MIT, BU, Northeastern), North Carolina (Duke, UNC, NC State), and Washington (UW,…
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The USPTO Uses AI to Search Prior Art in 2026: What That Means for Your Patent Draft Prior art decides whether a patent moves forward. It includes older patents, published…
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For businesses that make, source, or sell physical products, tariffs are no longer just a finance or logistics issue. In 2026, they are affecting where companies manufacture, how they manage…
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If you design or launch products in Washington—whether you’re building hardware in Seattle, outdoor gear in Bellingham, or consumer goods in Spokane—the IP landscape you’re operating in has shifted over…
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Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to everyday tool. Inventors now routinely lean on systems like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and custom in-house models for everything from brainstorming technical variations to…
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Boston has become one of the world’s most powerful innovation ecosystems. Between its universities, biotech corridors, and deep-tech clusters, ideas move quickly, and so does competition. In this environment, having…
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For many Washington business owners, trademarks are among the most valuable assets they hold. A registered trademark protects your name, logo, or slogan, and builds recognition that connects customers with…
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