Whether you start your business on a shoestring or have millions in venture capital behind you, one thing is certain. The success of your business depends on you and the actions you take, and sometimes the actions you fail to take. Below are the seven most common legal mistakes made by startups and how to avoid them.
Read MoreThere are three types of patents in the United States: utility patents, design patents and plant patents. A utility patent protects the way a machine, article or process is used and works. A design patent protects the ornamental design of an item. A plant patent protects asexually-reproduced plants. An invention can be granted either a utility patent, design patent, or both.
Read MoreApple Lost to Samsung in a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court, but the patent battle between the two smartphone giants is far from over. So what does this mean for Apple and Samsung, as well as future design patent disputes?
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