Dating apps have become quite popular over recent years. The ability to meet someone with just a swipe or touch of button has completely changed the dating game. Okcupid, Tinder, Bumble and Coffee meets Bagel are just some of the few that come to mind. But apps, just like many other things, may be subject […]
Most of us had toys that we adored growing up. But did you know that toys can be patented? Toys may qualify as inventions and may be eligible for utility patent protection if they meet certain requirements. We’ve already discussed some patented toys in previous blog posts. But as we know, there are so many […]
The red squiggly line. We hate it when we spell something wrong but we’re thankful when the electronic device we use indicates with a red squiggly line that something is spelled incorrectly. Various electronic devices incorporate the red squiggly line in spell check functions, such as the iPhone. But as of late, there seems to […]
The PlayStation has been part of our childhood memories for decades. The beloved gaming platform has undergone several changes throughout the years. From the PS1 to the PS4, the PlayStation has received several upgrades, such as less emphasis on memory cards and wired controllers. But rumors has it that the PlayStation 5 (or “PS5”) will […]
Summer is a time of hot weather and fun in the sun. But hot weather can be uncomfortable, and even unbearable at times. If you find hot weather unbearable, then these inventions may be the solution for you. Let’s check out some patented inventions concerning cooling devices. To start things out, we’ll look at an […]
Board Game Patents Board games are one the activities that people of all ages can enjoy. Whether it’s Jenga or Monopoly, it’s always fun to play a quick round or two of board games. But have you every wondered what kind of intellectual property protection can cover these games? In this week’s blog post, we […]
Toyota has been a global presence for years. The company has produced some of the most well known cars in the world, such as the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Corolla. Although Toyota has been around for some time now, their cars get new features and upgrades every year. One new exciting upgrade that we […]
Apple products are known by their sleek and elegant designs. From their iPhones to their Macbooks, we have always seen some really unique and intriguing designs by Apple that leaves a lasting impression. But these designs can also be protected by patents. More specifically, design patents. Let’s explore what design patents are generally, before checking […]
We all know that Nike has been a pioneer in incorporating the latest technology into their shoes. From high performance materials to self-lacing shoes, we have seen some pretty amazing things from Nike. But that just may be the tip of the iceberg and Nike may just be bringing us shoes that we could only […]
Alexa, play Despacito. This is just one of the many commands that Amazon’s Alexa app and Echo devices are capable of. The speech processing and command device has various features such as communicating with other electronic devices. But to communicate with Alexa, you usually have to say a “wake word.” But Amazon recently filed a […]