by Ian Burns | Nov 8, 2013 | Innovation, Intellectual Property Law, Invention, Patent Office, Patents, Uncategorized
1. A patent search helps determine if an invention is patentable. In order to be patentable an invention must be new and non-obvious. To determine if an invention meets these requirements, we must compare it to what is already known in the field of technology. A...
by Ian Burns | Oct 21, 2013 | Innovation, Invention, Patents, Uncategorized
Patenting an invention does not guarantee its success. Before pursuing an invention, review it for these top six traits of successful inventions. Top Six Traits of Successful Inventions 1. The invention meets a need or solves a problem that is clear to your customers....
by Ian Burns | Oct 14, 2013 | Engineers, Innovation, Intellectual Property Law, Invention, Technology, Uncategorized
We have previously written about the Google self-driving car. Although Google was the first to obtain a license to test its car on Nevada roads, Google is not an automobile manufacturer and it is unlikely to offer its self-driving car to the public. Audi, on the other...
by Ian Burns | Oct 7, 2013 | 3D Printing, Innovation, Patents, Robotics, Uncategorized
Robots have traditionally been difficult and expensive to manufacture. They usually required expensive tooling to make many unique parts. To make the parts efficiently, large production runs were needed. 3D Printed Robot Now, however, robots are becoming easier,...
by Firm | Oct 1, 2013 | Copyrights, Indexes, Intellectual Property Law, Nevada Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Nevada Intellectual Property Index is now available for free download. 2013 Nevada Intellectual Property Index The 2013 Nevada Intellectual Property Index measures the intellectual property produced in the State of Nevada each...
