When was the last time you washed your hands, took a shower, or had a glass of water? Probably this very day. But more than half the world's population can't take these activities for granted. For 4.4 ...

The feeling you get when you build a prototype of one of your ideas is truly magical. Suddenly, something that only existed in your head you can now touch, see, and play with. I’ve been licensing my ...

When you’ve got an idea for a new product, you’ve got to tread carefully in the world of patent help. That’s because many companies out there are happy to take your money with the promise of doing ...

A: Patent law allows you to patent an invention, machine, process, plant or design. Once (or if) you have determined that your device can be protected by a patent, you will then decide what type of ...

An invention developed by a business or individual inventor may have great value to that business or individual, either through the commercialization of the invention or by licensing the invention to ...

You have a great idea for a new product. You’re excited because it’s very unique and different. There’s nothing like it. You know everyone is going to want one. When you share your idea with your ...

With crowdfunding becoming an increasingly viable option to seeking traditional investors for fueling, marketing and bringing a homegrown technology to market, having a great idea or an invention is ...

When I began filing patent applications, I thought having a patent would stop others from infringing on my invention. But I learned the hard truth about patents and the patent system by suing one of ...

Too many entrepreneurs treat filing a patent as a milestone in itself—proof that their invention matters. But filing a patent too early, or without a clear business strategy, can create serious ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If your business relies on inventions to maintain a competitive edge, you need to keep the pipeline flowing even when funds are scarce. A ...