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Trademark, utility and design patents, website design and promotion videos are not topics that most high school seniors are able to discuss from personal experience. But an insider’s knowledge of these entrepreneurial topics helped Amherst Central High School senior Camryn Sullivan land a $2,000 Young Entrepreneurs Award scholarship from the National Federation of Independent Business. She […]

Interview with Inventor Debbie Sullivan of Kae & Cami

Inventor Debbie Sullivan will be appearing on My Cool Inventions on Halloween, Monday, October 31st for her patented magnetic accessory line, Kae & Cami. Named for her two daughters, Kaelyn and Camryn, Kae & Cami is a collection of design hearts and interchangeable magnetic jewelry attachments which are worn with a variety of apparel.

Inventor Debbie Sullivan will be appearing on My Cool Inventions on Halloween, Monday, October 31st for her patented magnetic accessory line, Kae & Cami. Named for her two daughters, Kaelyn and Camryn, Kae & Cami is a collection of design hearts and interchangeable magnetic jewelry attachments which are worn with a variety of apparel including scarves, T-shirts, […]

Interview with Digital Strategist & Maker Phil Markunas

Have an idea for an app? Looking for an app developer? We interviewed one!

With global app revenues predicted to reach $44.8 billion in 2016 and grow to $80.6 billion by 2020 (according to Mobile World Live), app development is a key business strategy in today’s market. Phil Markunas at Fictive Kin is an app developer that entrepreneurs are turning for digital strategy, digital products and app development. What is […]

What Are Patent Trolls? – INFOGRAPHIC

Want to know what a patent troll is and how it affects you as an inventor, a small business, or entrepreneur? Have a look at this easy to read infographic.

What Are Patent Trolls? Have you heard the term patent troll? While it is not exactly a household phrase, patent trolling is fast becoming a thorn in the side of small businesses that have good research and development departments, some really good ideas, but little in the way of financial resources. It is a significant […]

What Exactly is a Patent Troll? What Should You Do if You Come Across One..

A company or person that acquires large amounts of patents while having no desire to develop products. Instead of development, these entities file patent infringement lawsuits against parties who violate the patents. A patent troll’s sole purpose is to identify infringers and engage in litigation.

What is a Patent Troll? A company or person that acquires large amounts of patents while having no desire to develop products. Instead of development, these entities file patent infringement lawsuits against parties who violate the patents.   A patent troll’s sole purpose is to identify infringers and engage in litigation. Why Should You Beware of […]

Have An Idea For An App? Here’s What To Do!

Have an idea for an app? Here's how to protect your app idea, get your app made, distribute it, and market it. It's not as hard as you might think!

Have an idea for an app?  Don’t have any coding skills?  Well, you’re just like the rest of us; but that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your idea. Most ideas don’t slip between the cracks and fall by the way side because people don’t have a particular skill, or enough capital; they get pushed to […]

Reflections of the Patent Bar Exam

Recently I took and passed the United States Patent & Trademark Office Registration Exam.  It was my second attempt. It is a daunting experience but manageable with some occasional misery in the mix.  The paper exam is offered once a year, but the computer exam can generally be scheduled and taken Monday through Saturday at Prometric […]

Now You Too Have Access To Invention Funding

Clients of Vincent LoTempio now have access to invention funding opportunities through Source Approach Inc. Protect your invention, fund your dream.

Now You Too Have Access To Invention Funding Invention funding is one of the most integral pieces of the inventors journey.  But, bootstrapping an idea can also be very difficult and a drain on resources.  We know the process:  you pour your heart and soul into an idea, get the prototypes, protect the idea with […]

3-D Printing: 5 Things You Need to Know About Patent Protection

Buffalo Business First recently published an article about how 3-D printing has changed the world of patent protection. Vin & Justin Kloss served as guest columnists for the article, so we will break that down into 5 things that 3-D printing means for patent law in the U.S.

­­Buffalo Business First recently published an article about how 3-D printing has changed the world of patent protection. Vin & Justin Kloss served as guest columnists for the article, so we will break that down into 5 things that 3-D printing means for patent law in the U.S. 3-D Printing Changes Everything The introduction of […]

Blogging Gone Wrong

Being mindful of plagiarism is imperative and to avoid it entirely is up to you. Ryan Kelly, Director of Communication at Affordable Colleges Online and his team of experts crafted together a guidebook that every student and teacher should have, one that I wish I had in 5th grade.

Blogging is all fun and games until you plagiarize someone else’s work. I’m sure we all learned this after our first research paper. For me it was 5th grade after Ms. Russo (RIP) handed back my research paper on Alcatraz. I’ve never seen so much red ink on a paper in my life! Clearly I […]