Intellectual Property Resources for Growing Businesses
Patents Informational: US Patents Overview
Understanding utility patents in the United States is essential for protecting inventions across various technical fields. This informational describes the nature, scope, and application process of s... ...more
Patents
February 04, 2026•3 min read
Patents Informational: What to Know When Considering a Patent Application
The goal of this document is to help you better understand the patent application process. ...more
Patents
February 03, 2026•6 min read
Patents Informational: Patentability Searches
A patentability search is conducted based on a proposed invention to uncover any prior art that is the same as or sufficiently similar to the proposed invention such that it would create hurdles to se... ...more
Patents
February 02, 2026•2 min read
Patents Informational: Freedom To Operate Opinions
The significant number of active patents in the United States creates risks for businesses commercializing products or services. A freedom to operate (FTO) opinion can be an effective tool for address... ...more
Patents ,Opinions
February 01, 2026•3 min read
Patents Informational: Non-Infringement Opinions
With the significant number of active patents in the United States, commercializing a product or service may create the risk of alleged patent infringement. However, receiving a cease-and-desist lett... ...more
Patents ,Opinions
January 31, 2026•2 min read
Patents Informational: Patent Invalidity Opinions
With the significant number of active patents in the United States, commercializing products or services can attract allegations of third-party patent infringement. A patent invalidity opinion can be... ...more
Patents ,Opinions
January 30, 2026•2 min read
U.S. Trademarks Informational Overview
Trademark protection in the United States is a key aspect of intellectual property rights. Trademarks help distinguish goods or services and provide commercial benefits and competitive advantages to ... ...more
Trademarks
January 29, 2026•4 min read
U.S. Trademarks Informational: Goods and Services
Trademark protection may be based on common law or registration. In either case, trademark protection is based on the goods or services with which the mark is used in commerce. ...more
Trademarks
January 28, 2026•1 min read
U.S. Trademarks Informational: TM VS ®
Trademarks may be protected based on common law or federal registration. The type of protection used by a trademark owner indicates which trademark symbol can be used in connection with the owner’s m... ...more
Trademarks
January 27, 2026•1 min read
U.S. Trademarks Informational: Principal Register vs. Supplemental Register
For federal trademark registrations, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has two registers – the Principal Register and the Supplemental Register. Learn the differences between the two on this ... ...more
Trademarks
January 26, 2026•2 min read
State Trademarks Informational: Benefits of Trademark Registration in Illinois
Protecting your brand is essential. Registering your trademark with the Illinois Secretary of State provides key advantages that strengthen your business identity and legal rights. Learn more in this ... ...more
Trademarks
January 25, 2026•1 min read
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