Articles posted in 'IP for Entrepreneurs'
Invention Help – 3 Easy Steps to Getting Help With Your Invention
September 27, 2011
You’ve invented a product and now need help getting your invention off the ground? Here are 3 easy steps to help get you there!
Why You Should Be Wary of "Inventor Services" Companies
July 6, 2011
There are many invention service companies that will claim they can get your invention to market for just a small fee. But like most things, getting your idea patented, produced and sold the right way takes some time, some sweat, and yes - some money.
Patent Validity Search, Invalidity Search, Validity Opinion and Invalidity Opinion: What’s the Difference?
June 24, 2011
By Miguel Taveras, Patent Division Director
Even among patent professionals you’ll often hear patent validity and invalidity terms mixed up. Have you ever wondered what’s the difference?
What is a Patent Validity Search?
June 24, 2011
Ever asked yourself, "What the heck is a Patent Validity Search?" Noro IP's new video will give you the answers!
How to Get a Patent in 5 Steps
June 21, 2011
Noro IP's quick guide to the patent process, including important patent terms.
IP for Entrepreneurs: When Do Inventors Need a Prior Art Search?
March 18, 2011

Are you an inventor or entrepreneur, ready to commercialize a new technology? Check out this Noro IP blueprint for which kind of patent research corresponds with certain stages in your business development.
Important Patent Search and Patent Application Terms
February 15, 2011
Knowing patent terms is more important than just looking smart. It can help you avoid some common legal pitfalls by using the correct terminology.
What's the Difference Between a Patent Lawyer and Patent Agent?
February 6, 2011
We hear this question almost daily at Noro IP. This article is meant to be a reference guide for those who are confused about the difference between a patent lawyer / attorney and a patent agent.
Dippin’ Dots Spends Millions on Patent Invalidity
November 15, 2010
By Libby Jones, Staff Writer
During February of 2007, Dippin’ Dots, a company that sells flash frozen ice cream beads, encountered a case of patent invalidity.
'The Social Network': A Thin Line Between IP Theft and Inspiration
October 19, 2010
By Libby Jones, Staff Writer
After seeing the movie everyone has been talking about, The Social Network actually lived up to all my expectations.
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- Tavern on the Green Trademark Lawsuit in New York
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- Crazy Inventions: Pedal Operated Mower (US Patent 4,455,816)
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