Valerie O'Shea Murray Ph.D., Tom Murray Ph.D. An invention disclosure form is a document used to capture detailed information about a new invention or discovery. The first step in the patent ...

What is the purpose of patenting an invention? Is it a legal formality akin to paperwork? A box to check? No. Intellectual property is a tool to transform a new idea into a product or a service by ...

As a new inventor, it can be difficult to know what steps you need to take and what you must do in order to move forward with your invention idea. While there are lots of people who come up with great ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Steve Anderson In a world ...

Becoming an inventor isn’t about being a genius, having a degree, or owning a high-tech lab — it’s about curiosity and creativity. Inventors are problem-solvers who see everyday frustrations and ask, ...

At its core, a patent is a contract between an inventor, who agrees to disclose detailed information about their invention to the public, and the state, which grants them exclusive rights to that ...

You have a great idea for a new product. You’re excited because it’s very unique and different. There’s nothing like it. You know everyone is going to want one. When you share your idea with your ...

When I began filing patent applications, I thought having a patent would stop others from infringing on my invention. But I learned the hard truth about patents and the patent system by suing one of ...