Get Your "Patent Pending" with a Provisional US Patent Application
A provisional US patent application gets a "patent pending" and can provide good value, affording 1 year to file a regular application.
Estranged Bedfellows? Partnerships & Co-ownership of Patent Rights
Whether you and a few friends invented the next big thing – or even if you came up with it all by yourself and just need the right help...
China’s First IP Protection Center
On July 25th, China opened its first IP protection center. According to report(s), it was established in the Pudong district of Shanghai, a
Gaming, Virtual Computers & Intellectual Property
With the rise of Minecraft – a popular video game and online phenomenon – some players have started creating interactive 'Redstone'...
Bringing Your Good Idea to Market This Year: Three Tips on How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
You have a good idea. It could be an invention with the potential to change how people do business, or a catchy brand name for your next...
16 November 1976: Canada Granted Patent Number One Million
Forty years ago, Canada granted its 1 millionth patent . Today, the Canadian IP Office celebrates this milestone, and invites you to...
