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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If you’re building a company in Boston—whether it’s biotech in Kendall Square, robotics in Somerville, or a consumer product out of the Seaport—patents often come up in the same conversations…
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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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Washington’s startup pace can punish founders who wait too long to protect their ideas. A scalable patent strategy helps you navigate three common realities in the local market: 1) Dense…
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If you’re developing a new invention in South Carolina—whether you’re building manufacturing tech in Greenville, a medical device near Charleston’s health and research corridor, or a consumer product you plan…
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If you’re an inventor or entrepreneur in Washington—whether you’re building software in Seattle, hardware in Bellevue, aerospace components in Everett, or consumer products in Spokane—it can feel natural to look…
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Boston’s creative economy runs on original output. Whether you’re building a brand in the Seaport, publishing research-adjacent materials near Kendall Square, producing content for venture-backed startups, or running a design…
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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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When you have a new invention, one of the first strategic decisions is how to protect it: should you file a provisional or a non-provisional patent application? Each serves a…
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Before cars are offered to the average consumer, they are test-driven strenuously by car companies. Initially, this is often done in a secure facility, but then they take their car…
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