Global IP Wars: U.S. vs. China – Who’s Winning the Patent Race?

Global IP Wars

“It’s not about who invents first. It’s about who owns it.” Intellectual property (IP) isn’t just legal paperwork. In today’s economy, it’s a weapon, a currency, a global flex. Patents mean power. Trademarks build empires. And when it comes to who’s dominating the global IP game, the two heavyweights stepping into the ring are — … Read more

AI-Created Content: Can You Trademark or Copyright AI Outputs?

AI-Created Content

“So… who owns what the robot writes?” If you’ve ever used AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or any of the zillion content generators popping up online, this question has probably crossed your mind. Maybe you used AI to write a killer blog post, generate a logo, or even craft an entire eBook. And then the … Read more

Top 5 Mistakes New Businesses Make with Intellectual Property

Top 5 Mistakes New Businesses Make with Intellectual Property

When you’re launching a new business, you’re thinking about branding, sales, socials, maybe some “manifesting.” Intellectual property? Probably somewhere near the bottom of your to-do list… if it’s there at all. But here’s the thing: IP mistakes don’t just hurt later—they can kill a business before it even starts. Whether you’re running a startup, launching … Read more

NFTs & Intellectual Property: Who Really Owns Digital Art?

NFTs & Intellectual Property: Who Really Owns Digital Art?

So you bought an NFT.Or maybe you’re just curious about the hype. It’s a slick animation, a killer vibe, maybe even a 1-of-1 collectible that cost more than your rent. You’re now part of that elite Web3 club, right? But wait… do you actually own the art? Like, can you print it on merch? Use … Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Intellectual Property for Creators

Beginner’s Guide to Intellectual Property for Creators

So, you finally made something. A design. A blog post. A song. A course. A brand. Maybe it’s digital, maybe it’s physical—but one thing’s for sure: it’s yours. But now you’re thinking: “Wait, how do I actually protect it? What if someone steals my stuff? What even is intellectual property?” Friend, breathe. You’re not alone. … Read more

Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent – What’s the Difference?

Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent – What's the Difference?

Alright, let’s be real here. The whole “intellectual property” thing sounds like something straight out of a law textbook, right? But if you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, artist, inventor, or even just someone posting memes online (don’t lie, we see you), knowing the difference between copyright, trademark, and patent could literally save your butt. I … Read more

How to File a Trademark in the USA – Step-by-Step Guide

How to File a Trademark in the USA – Step-by-Step Guide

EVERYONE THINKS THEY OWN THEIR BRAND… UNTIL THEY DON’T. Let’s just start there. Brutal? Maybe. But totally true. You could pour your soul into a business name, whip up the most drool-worthy logo, and launch your dream product… only to get slapped with a cease and desist from someone who actually owns the trademark. I’ve … Read more