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Stay current with patent insights, inventor resources, and industry trends shaping the world of innovation.

October 17, 2026

Post: Choosing a Prototype Development Path: Lessons from SnuffRing

Compare prototype development paths, from handmade models and outside CAD to in-house printing and engineering review, with lessons from SnuffRing.

September 29, 2026

Post: How to Test an Invention Prototype: Lessons from SnuffRing

Learn how to test an invention prototype, document results, and use failures to improve the next design, with practical lessons from SnuffRing.

August 24, 2026

Post: The Types of Original Works Eligible for Copyright Protection

This article discusses the 6 different types of original works eligible for copyright protection and enforcement by the United States Copyright Office.

July 30, 2026

Post: Registered Trademark: Principal Register vs Supplemental Register

Compare the Principal and Supplemental Registers, their benefits and limits, and when a separate application may seek Principal Register protection.

July 16, 2026

Post: Patent Application Cost Estimates

How much does it cost to get a patent? Examples of utility, design, and plant patent application cost estimates to secure protection for an invention.

May 6, 2026

Post: Provisional vs Non Provisional Patents: What Every Inventor Should Know

Explore provisional vs non provisional patents and learn how to file a patent effectively with Carson Patents.

November 13, 2025

Post: How to Spot a Patent Scam: A Guide for Inventors

Learn how to identify and avoid USPTO scams and other invention fraud with expert tips on protecting your ideas and reporting fraudulent activities.

October 28, 2025

Post: USPTO Office Actions in a Trademark Application: How to Respond

Understand trademark office action deadlines, common refusals, extension options, and when to seek attorney help with a USPTO response.

September 26, 2025

Post: AI and Inventorship

AI and Inventorship: The ins and outs of AI revolutionizing industries, enhancing productivity, and even reshaping the boundaries of human creativity.

September 18, 2025

Post: Patent Anatomy: How to Read a Utility Patent and Understand Intellectual Property Protection

Learn how to read a utility patent and understand intellectual property protection with Carson Patents’ comprehensive guide and patenting services.

September 10, 2025

Post: Patent Application Process Explained: Step-by-Step Guide

Carson Patents helps inventors at every stage of the patent application process, from prior art search through patent prosecution and approval.

September 4, 2025

Post: Reduction to Practice

Reduction to practice can be the actual or constructive – actual is construction of the invention in physical form – constructive is explained completely

September 3, 2025

Post: How to Brainstorm Effective DIY Patent Search Keywords

How to Brainstorm Effective DIY Patent Search Keywords free download template 5 useful steps to take to generate great keywords for searching

September 1, 2025

Post: How to Patent AI and Machine Learning Inventions: Navigating Eligibility, Drafting Claims, and Leveraging USPTO Guidance

Discover expert tips from our patent attorney to patent AI and machine learning inventions, focusing on eligibility and claim drafting.

May 7, 2025

Post: How to Secure a Patent Guide

Discover essential steps to secure a patent with Carson Patents. Learn about prior art, patentability, patent application writing, and more.

September 4, 2024

Post: Can You Patent an Idea?

Can you patent an idea? Yes, if it is patent eligible subject matter, useful, novel, non-obvious and a complete patent application is filed and allowed.

August 22, 2024

Post: Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) a comprehensive guide to what an SEP is and this kinds of things and pricing issues that result.

June 4, 2024

Post: Patent Term Adjustment vs Patent Term Extension

Can you renew a patent after the 15 or 20 year term? Potentially through Patent Term Adjustment or Patent Term Extension. Beneficial for inventors.

February 14, 2024

Post: The Relationship Between Patents and Taxes

This article discusses the nexus between patents and taxes, defines tax patents, and reviews foreign patent tax considerations one should examine.

January 19, 2024

Post: Trademark Scam Warning for Trademark Registration Applicants

Spot fake USPTO calls, misleading trademark invoices, and renewal solicitations. Learn how to verify a message and respond before paying.

January 12, 2024

Post: Patent Litigation

What patent litigation is the law practice that occurs when the unauthorized usage of intellectual property is suspected, and other options have failed.

January 8, 2024

Post: How to get Copyright Permission from Copyright Owner

How to get copyright permission from copyright owners: An article containing copyright law insight and our guide to gaining licensing opportunities.

October 19, 2023

Post: Why AI Art Should be Copyrightable

AI art, which is art created or significantly manipulated using AI programs, is challenging conventional notions about authorship and copyrights.

September 6, 2023

Post: Can You Patent a Plant?

Can you get a patent for a new or discovered plant – can you patent a plant, utility and plant patents and plant variety certification protection possible

August 8, 2023

Post: The Importance of a Comprehensive Patentability Search

Unlocking the Secrets of Patentability Search – Carson Patents 5 Key Tips to understanding and using the patent prior art search to your benefit.

July 26, 2023

Post: Patents in Startups and Small Businesses

The role of patents in startups and small businesses also addresses 5 patent strategies 5 important cases studies for a startup and small business

July 4, 2023

Post: What is a Patent – Patents Defined

What is a patent? A patent grants an inventor the exclusive right to legally control the making using and selling of an invention for a period of time.

July 1, 2023

Post: Best Practices of Brand Selection

Choose a stronger brand name by comparing distinctiveness, trademark conflicts, business-name availability, and domain considerations before launch.

June 30, 2023

Post: Best Practices to Trademark Registration

Avoid common trademark filing mistakes involving ownership, searches, specimens, goods and services, filing basis, and USPTO deadlines.

May 9, 2023

Post: Patenting Software

Patenting software, is the same application as another utility patent it can all be done online from the comfort of your home or workshop.

April 29, 2023

Post: How to do a Patent Search

How to do a Patent Search yourself, how to start and conduct a prior art or patent search to find out if an invention is novel and non-obvious.

April 28, 2023

Post: Trademarks and Service Marks – Differences

Compare trademarks for goods with service marks for services, including examples, symbols, registration, and federal maintenance requirements.

April 19, 2023

Post: Google Patents as a Patent Search Resource

Using Google Patents to conduct a Google Patent Search is easy and free, we offer tips for teaching and a list of benefits – we can help if needed.

April 18, 2023

Post: Use of Chatbots for Patent Searching

Using chatbots for patent searching 5 potential benefits and several great tips – tricks for getting the most benefit from using AI and NLP to patent.

April 12, 2023

Post: Trademarks vs Copyrights Differences

Learn how trademarks and copyrights differ, when a logo may receive both protections, and why a business name is usually a trademark question.

April 5, 2023

Post: The Benefits of Design Patents

A brief discussion of the Benefits of Design Patents which like utility patents are one of the types of patents – intellectual property in the United States

March 29, 2023

Post: Child Inventors

Children are often naturally curious and creative, so they may come up with novel ideas that adults haven’t considered, making them child inventors.

March 23, 2023

Post: The Intersection of Antitrust and Patent Law

Intersection of Antitrust and Patent Law the Sherman Act and Clayton Act apply to patent holders with potential implications of antitrust enforcement

March 13, 2023

Post: The 7 Types of Intellectual Property

The 7 Types of Intellectual Property and the 5 Reasons each is Important – a definition and brief explanation of each type is provided in listicle format

March 7, 2023

Post: Understanding the Patent Process

Understanding the Patent Process including how to conduct a patent search, how to file a patent application, what to expect during the examination.

March 2, 2023

Post: How to Invent Something

Inventing is the important process of creating a new product/solution that solves a problem or fills a need, playing a critical role in shaping our world.

February 15, 2023

Post: The Patent Bar Exam

Passing the patent bar exam is required to provide patent services in the United States. This article describes the 3 requirements and exam content.

February 11, 2023

Post: Smart Contract Formation

Smart contract formation is available today for many industries and applications also in this paper on smart legal contracts are 8 valuable tips to help

February 11, 2023

Post: Smart Contracts Defined

What are Smart Contract Applications – they offer a lot of potential advantages are part of Web3 technology movement – 5 smart contract use cases

February 3, 2023

Post: Can you Copyright a Website?

You have the right to copyright a website – you should put a copyright notice on your website if it is yours to copyright and register for a copyright too

January 30, 2023

Post: Patent Examiner Interviews

Patent examiner Interviews can be effective in ensuring a mutual understanding of the invention claimed – the basics you should know – when – how

January 27, 2023

Post: Licensing Agreement Advantages and Disadvantages

There are many licensing agreement advantages and disadvantages this article has 20 licensing advantages and disadvantages impacting contracts

January 20, 2023

Post: Genericization Defined

Understand trademark genericide, how it differs from casual brand-name use, and practical steps owners can take to preserve distinctiveness.

January 13, 2023

Post: Patent Dos and Don’ts

15 of our best Patent Dos and Don’ts to help you avoid potential problems when writing, filing and prosecuting patent applications for new inventions

January 13, 2023

Post: Famous Patents – Well Known Inventions

New innovations are created every day all across the globe by inventors. Recognized and famous patents have changed the world as we know it.

January 6, 2023

Post: Recognized Famous Trademarks

Explore examples of word, logo, slogan, and other trademarks, with lessons about distinctiveness, brand protection, and generic terms.

December 30, 2022

Post: Licensing Agreement Types

There are 3 types of licensing agreements: exclusive licensing agreements, sole license agreements, and non-exclusive licensing agreements.

December 23, 2022

Post: Patent Maintenance

After patent issuance comes: 1) patent maintenance fees 2) monitoring fees 3) licensing 4) sale 5) infringement or 6) questions about patent validity.

December 16, 2022

Post: USPTO Issued Office Actions

What are office actions? If an examiner finds any objections and rejections, you will get an office action explaining what the examiner found invalid.

December 9, 2022

Post: Patent Applicant

Patent Applicant who can be the applicant for a patent in a patent application both the inventor and assignee/owner can apply to protect an invention