Branding yourself can actually have such a dramatic effect that you will become hunted rather than being the hunter for your next job opportunity. Branding yourself can actually have such a dramatic effect that you will become hunted rather than being the hunter for your next job opportunity. Branding yourself can make all of […]
Not since the industrial revolution of the 19th century has mankind witnessed such a dramatic shift in occupational and business opportunities afforded to ordinary people. No longer the sole reserve of the wealthy or the educated for the first time in history the worker truly can become the boss.
Every day more and more people […]
In order to establish what or how much you will save by incorporating in Nevada, there are many issues to consider and it can be difficult to determine what outcome may result without knowing all of the facts.
To find out whether you, the business owner, will or will not save on taxes, you need to […]
Starting a home based business can be a very exciting and challenging time all at once. You must take many things into consideration when faced with this change in life. One of the many things that you must do when it comes to effectively preparing for your business, is to take a stand on the […]
The way you file a patent is by filling out an application and submitting it to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a fee. Of course, patent applications are not like job applications or credit card applications. This is where you explain your invention in gross detail and have it meticulously examined by […]
Documenting new ideas is not just good practice. It may be absolutely critical if you intend on getting a patent and then enforcing it. This is because patent laws in the United States are based on the “first to invent rule.” Clause 101 of US Code 35 states:
“Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful […]
For 99% of inventors, filing a provisional patent is a smart decision. But what exactly is a provisional patent? What separates it from a “real patent?” The short answer is: a few hundred dollars and a lot less paperwork. But there’s more to it than just that. A provisional patent is a way for you […]
Starting a business is no small thing. Let’s just say this right now! there is nothing small about a small business. The amount of work required to make your business profitable is not small. The amount of risk you are taking (including both financial risk and emotional risk) is not small. The number of hours […]
There are many misconceptions about what a patent is and is not. Many believe that patents can “protect an idea” in the sense of preventing people from acting on a concept you thought of. Others believe that mailing yourself notes and drawings is a “poor man’s patent” that provides sufficient protection. In fact, patents are […]
Hollywood and popular literature tend to glorify the selfless inventor who innovates out of benevolence for mankind, with no care for personal gain. However, without the ability to commercialize new ideas, many of the world’s most cherished inventions might not have come to pass. Silicon Valley venture capitalist Paul Graham concurs in his essay “How […]