When we talk about patents, there are three main categories: utility, design, and plant patents. Most commonly, we refer to new patents in regards to utility patents, but design patents are also...

You have an idea, researched ways to put a plan into action, and have created a product to prove this invention is one that could improve the world for generations to come. You've spent hours...

People all over the world dream one day they will have the perfect invention to change the world. They want to be the next Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, or Caresse Crosby. Maybe the...

Getting a patent can cost inventors a lot of time and money, and for some, it might be too much of an investment. You may have wondered: what is a poor man's patent and if it is a cost-effective way...

Nowadays, you will see many products or articles marked as "patent pending." But what does patent pending mean? Understanding this can play an essential role for people who want to patent an idea,...

Henry Ford was a pioneer of American manufacturing. He founded the Ford Motor Company, designed the Model T car, and was a vital contributor to the adoption of the assembly line. It is probably safe...