Brett Trout In the world of tech, bold declarations are par for the course. But when Jack Dorsey tweeted “delete all IP law” and Elon Musk replied, “I agree,” it wasn’t just another hot take—it was a direct challenge to a foundational pillar of innovation and economic growth: intellectual property (IP) law. As tempting as […]

Brett Trout Most people are aware of typical online scams, using intentionally misspelled words to weed out the savviest individuals and instead draw in the most defenseless targets. Very few, however, are aware of more recent scams targeting some of the most trusted people on the planet. In a coordinated effort led by the National […]

Brett Trout When people hear the word “patent,” they often assume it’s a uniform stamp of protection—something rigid, standardized, and identical no matter who files it. But here’s the truth that savvy inventors and business owners come to learn: not all patents are created equal. In fact, no two patent attorneys would draft the same patent for […]

Brett Trout In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, new is not always better. Sometimes a company has to push past a boundary to determine how much is too much. But if you are the kind of person who is upset their razor only has five-blades, you may want to take a gander at Samsung’s latest […]

Brett Trout If you’ve created a new product, process, or technology, obtaining a utility patent is a critical step to protect your invention and secure exclusive rights in the marketplace. When people talk about filing a “patent,” they are typically referring to a “non-provisional” “utility” patent application. This is opposed to other types of patent applications, such as a […]

Brett Trout More than a decade ago, Americans stood together to stop Congress from enacting both the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA)—two bills that threatened to shatter the foundation of a free and open internet. Back then, I wrote about the many dangers of SOPA, PIPA and site-blocking in general. 2012 […]