Inventor Trade Show: National Hardware Show
Show Dates: May 5-7, 2020 | Las Vegas Convention Center About the Show: With nearly 15,000 retailers, wholesalers and distributors attending, the National Hardware Show (NHS) is the prime venue to launch inventions across 15 product categories, including home,...
Inventor Trade Show: the PGA Merchandise Show
Show Date: January 22-24, 2020 | Orlando, FL About the Show: The PGA Merchandise Show - the major of golf business – brings together more than 1,000 companies and brands introducing new and innovative golf equipment, apparel, accessories and services to more than...
Podcast Channel for Inventors
Any topic you might be interested in now has a podcast, including you, inventors! The Inventors Launchpad Network is where inventors can tune in to find a wide range of inventor-specific podcasts covering patents, licensing, product launching and manufacturing,...
Do Your IP Homework – It Just Got Easier
Most of us heard “do your homework” from our parents the entire time we were in school. The same applies to inventors wanting to bring a product to market. Just like we used calculators and rulers in school, inventors have tools and resources available to help...
Invention Licensing 101
So you came up with a great idea and want to make some money with it but don’t have too much money or don’t want to start manufacturing or quit your day job... how about licensing your invention? Licensing is an alternative way to bring your idea or invention to...
Invention-Con 2019 “Leveraging Your Intellectual Property in the Marketplace”
U.S. Patent & Trademarks Office’s Invention-Con 2019 "Leveraging Your Intellectual Property in the Marketplace" Are you an independent inventor, entrepreneur, small business owner, or intellectual property (IP) professional? If so, register now for...
Made In America 2019 USA Trade Show
If you’re ready to show your “MADE IN AMERICA” product at this monumental show, the United Inventors Association will be hosting our Inventors Spotlight area and a pitch panel before our industry experts. Everyone will have an opportunity to pitch and a select few...
Be Smart about Protecting IP Overseas
One of the biggest myths about intellectual property (IP) is that many think that they can get worldwide protection based on one application. First, there is no such thing as a worldwide patent, trademark or copyright. Each country has their own IP laws and...
How Do I Decide on My Product’s Packaging?
By Nisha Sawhney | President & Founder | SnS Design When it comes to deciding what your product's packaging should look like, feel like, and be shaped like, putting yourself in your customer's shoes is all important. Your brand comes to life in your product’s...
USPTO Expedited Cancellation Pilot Program
Once you’ve registered your trademark at the USPTO, you are required to maintain your registration, or the registration will abandon or cancel. If canceled or abandoned, you will need to file a new application but there is no guarantee that the mark will...