Brett Trout Patents are a testament to human creativity and ingenuity, but not all of them are groundbreaking in the traditional sense. Some are downright bizarre, quirky, or ridiculously impractical. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 craziest patents ever filed, showcasing the fun side of intellectual property law. 10. The Animal Ear Protector (US Patent […]

Brett J. Trout You’ve created a new invention, congratulations! Protecting your idea through a patent is an essential step in safeguarding your intellectual property. Below, I answer some of the most common questions about the patent process to help you understand what’s involved and how to proceed. 1. What is a patent? A patent is […]

Brett Trout I previously wrote about Nintendo’s ongoing legal battle with Palworld developer Pocketpair earlier this year. Now the gaming giant has asked the Tokyo District Court to rule that community-created game modifications (“mods”) should not count as prior art in patent disputes. This bold move could have far-reaching consequences not only for modders and developers, […]