Described by The New York Times as “a craze to rival the Hula-Hoop, and even less explicable,” the Pet Rock made Inventor Gary Dahl a millionaire. The secret to his success? According to Newsweek, the success of the Pet Rock was due to “one of the most ridiculously successful marketing schemes ever.” In addition to legally protecting […]
It is no secret that in order to obtain a patent, the invention must be a “useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof”, (35 U.S.C. 101) but is allowing patenting of DNA taking the “useful” requirement too far? Canada doesn’t think so. Canada’s Intellectual Property Office has no qualms […]
In today’s modern society, pharmaceutical drugs are indispensable to the health of millions world-wide. From enhancing the quality of life to curing some of the deadliest sicknesses, drugs are one of the most important inventions ever to be created. But who has rights over the distribution and manufacture these remarkable creations? The exclusive right to […]
This week, I had the chance to talk with Idris McKelvey, patent counsel for the Estee Lauder company and a dedicated attorney to the Aveda brand. Idris gave me some insight into what he does for the Estee Lauder company and some of his thoughts on the current state of patent law: Q. How […]
Last week, we posted an Interview with Inventor Debbie Frasca of Handy Apple. Today (Wednesday, November 30) Debbie Frasca is appearing on My Cool Inventions! Support your fellow inventor and VOTE for Debbie’s invention! You can watch today’s episode filmed live HERE! Inspired by Debbie’s son, Nicholas, the Handy Apple was invented to eliminate the […]
Extending our appreciation to our intellectual property clients this Thanksgiving season and always. In honor of Thanksgiving, our team at LoTempio Law has come up with a list of 3 inventions that we are grateful for this Thanksgiving. In no particular order, and among many other inventions out there, here are some inventions and inventors […]
A good invention always starts with a person looking to solve an everyday problem. Debbie Frasca was no stranger to that feeling while watching her son eat an apple. As the sticky juice ran down his hands, she wondered if there was another way to enjoy the popular healthy snack without the unpopular sticky mess. […]
As the holidays approach, many people find themselves struggling to think of new and creative ways to gift without breaking the bank. This season, LoTempio law would like to eliminate your search with the top local inventions and products you can gift to your friends and family. One of those local products includes confections from […]
Last week, we posted an Interview with Inventor Debbie Sullivan of Kae & Cami. Today (Halloween, Monday, October 31) Debbie Sullivan is appearing on My Cool Inventions! Support your fellow inventor and VOTE for Debbie’s invention! Named for her two daughters, Kaelyn and Camryn, Kae & Cami is a collection of design hearts and interchangeable magnetic jewelry attachments which are worn […]
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 […]