Study: Research productivity has been trending down in the U.S.

Has it become harder to come up with big new ideas? A recent Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research study suggests that, here in the U.S., it has in the research and development world. The study looked at research productivity in the United States. This is the amount of innovation being generated per scientist/inventor. The study found […]

What constitutes patent infringement?

Once have your issued patent, you must be diligent in enforcing it. Other individuals or companies may infringe upon your patent. According to U.S. patent law“>patent law, no one can make, use or sell a patented invention without proper authority. But what exactly constitutes infringement? How do you enforce your patent? Patent enforcement can seem confusing, […]

Getting your invention ready for market

You’ve come up with a wonderful new invention that you are thrilled about. You now want to put it out on the market to try reap some financial benefits from your efforts and to get your new invention out into the world. Now, an important thing to be mindful of when in such a situation […]