Introduction - Far too often, startup founders treat intellectual property (IP)—especially patents—like an item on a to-do list.

“Unfortunately, the additional fees may induce a chilling effect on filing continuing applications. [But] by understanding the new fee structure and adjusting their filing practices accordingly, ...

In January 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) implemented a broad set of fee increases and structural adjustments intended to address rising operational costs and encourage ...

Patents can be a hidden cost trap for startups. While they seem like a one-time expense, the reality is different. Filing is just the beginning. A single U.S. patent can exceed $50,000 over its ...

News of the initiative was reported this week by the Wall Street Journal. The paper described the measure as one of the ways the Trump administration is looking to reduce budget deficits by increasing ...

2020 APR 23 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Information Technology Business Daily-- A patent application by the inventor Oldham, Russ (Scottsdale, Az), filed on December 3, 2019, ...

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