John Rizvi gives answers to Newsradio 600 Kogo in San Diego
In Russia, it’s a patent free-for-all. They’ve effectively legalized patent theft from anyone affiliated with “unfriendly” countries. But what does this mean for Americans with
License to Steal: How the Ukrainian Conflict May Impact US Patent Holders in Russia
The global response to Russia’s role as the chief aggressor in the Ukrainian war has many surprising—and chilling—implications. From rising gas prices to the heartbreaking
It’s Not Where You Start That Counts
As they often do this time of year, my thoughts have started to come back to beginnings. The previous sentence is a bit misleading, though.
Don’t Let Anyone Else Decide If Your Idea Can Fly
Like 112 million other Americans, on Sunday, February 13th, I tuned into Super Bowl LVI to watch the Rams and the Bengals go at it
Obnoxious Attorneys Actually Finish LAST!
The American stereotype of the loud-mouthed, aggressive and abrasive ambulance chaser has become so much a part of the mythos of the legal profession in
John Coban Hits It Out-Of-The-Park with his SlingShirt® Invention
Often times the greatest innovation comes from adversity! This is definitely the case for John Coban, the inventor of the Slingshirt®. Coban didn’t originally see himself being an entrepreneur but a major league baseball player.
NFTs: Status Symbols or a Tectonic Shift in IP Rights?
It should be no surprise that the entire area of cryptotechnology and non-fungible tokens and their application to intellectual property law in particular has posed a number of unresolved issues.
Can I Sell My Patent as an NFT?
From a legal perspective, one of the most vexing things about the new bumper crop of crypto-driven technologies and currencies is the fact that right now,
My Paper Patent will Slaughter Your Blockchain Entry
With the advent of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cryptocurrency and other blockchain-supported tech, a few of my more tech-savvy clients are asking whether patents are on the road to obsolescence.
Don’t forget to smile today: Commemorating Don Inman, the inventor of the Inman Dental Aligner, on World Smile Day.
I’m sure you’re wondering why a serious patent attorney like me would even care about celebrating World Smile Day. First off, just because my work
5 modern inventions that can make it easier to celebrate National Coffee Day!
Most people in the United States start every morning with a caffeinated drink before tackling on their daily duties. It’s wild to think that the
Coca Cola History on How it Became a Household Brand
How did it all start? Coca-Cola is a household company brand with humbling beginnings. For over 100 years, the cool beverage has had much business
