The Latest from Michelson IP
What is the Freedom to Operate?
In this article, we explore common questions about the FTO. We’ll also provide examples of the FTO in action and share tips on conducting searches and mitigating risks.
New Michelson HBCU Initiative Promotes Equitable Access to IP Education
The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property (Michelson IP) is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to bring intellectual property (IP) education to a new generation of creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs. The 'HBCU IP Futures...
Monthly News Roundup – August 2021
Stories on inventor diversity, a surprising copyright filed for a fantasy card game, counterfeit Guns & Roses t-shirts getting clocked on tour, and much more in this month’s curated IP news roundup.
We Enrolled 20K Learners Into an Online Course on Intellectual Property: Here’s How
It all started with a vision from our founder, medical inventor Dr. Gary K. Michelson, to create a “course in a box” to teach budding, everyday inventors and creators about the fundamentals of intellectual property. We recently hit the milestone of 20,000 worldwide...
Monthly News Roundup – July 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month!
IP For Writers of Blogs, Publications, and Social Content
In February 2020, Redditor Matt Query posted a short story, “My Wife and I Bought a Ranch” to Reddit’s r/NoSleep forum, drawing a lot of attention from horror enthusiasts. A bidding war over the rights to the story began within months – ending with Netflix getting the...
Intellectual Property for Graphic Designers and Visual Artists
Graphic designers and visual artists can leverage intellectual property (IP) rights to protect and maximize the value of their creative works. With the vast amounts of digital content being shared online today, there’s a high likelihood that others can use your work...
Monthly News Roundup – June 2021
Need some good reading material? Here's a quick recap of the top IP news stories we loved diving into this month! "The public research university, according to a press release, is auctioning the NFTs for the patent disclosures of two Nobel Prize-winning inventions:...
IP for Social Media Influencers and Content Creators
Social media influencers and content creators work hard to build a reputation of expertise for specific topics, brands and industries. In fact, the influencer marketing industry is projected to be worth $15 billion by 2022 and currently accounts for roughly 15 percent...
And the Patent Goes to: The Dream Award for Every Engineer
By Professor Pam Bogdan, Engineering Department, Ocean County CollegeMichelson IP Educator in Residence, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship What Patents Can Do for the Individual Think of any high honor or award: the Nobel Prize, an Oscar, a...
Can You Apply for a Patent Without Legal Assistance?
The cost of hiring a patent attorney can be prohibitive to many individual inventors, students, and startups. While the patent application process can be lengthy and complex, it is possible to apply for a patent without an attorney. There are many advantages and...
5 IP Legal Agreements You Should Know About + Templates
Intellectual Property Agreements Intellectual property is the resulting work or invention of someone’s creativity. For example, an individual who writes a book may seek to copyright the manuscript. A business with a popular logo or name may seek to trademark it to...
Fashion and Intellectual Property: Protecting Creative Works
By: Dani N. Cohen, Fellow, The Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property Fashion and Intellectual Property “Fashion goes with the feeling of the moment. It's related to movies, to art, to young people's taste.” – Gianni Versace This statement from the late...
IP For Creatives Online – IP For Podcasters
Intellectual Property Podcast Rights By the end of 2021, podcasting is expected to be a $1 billion industry. While some people start podcasts with the goal of creating a full-time income, others start simply as a hobby. Whether your aim is to create a lucrative...
Monthly News Roundup – May 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP-related stories we loved diving into this month!
Michelson IP Hosts Interactive Mini-Session at make/SHIFT 2.0
This year, the make/SHIFT 2.0 conference returned in a virtual format. Michelson IP was welcomed back to host an interactive mini-session on “Why IP Education is Vital to Makers & Entrepreneurs.
FORBES: How Billionaire Inventor Dr. Gary Michelson Negotiates Licensing Deals
In the spirit of this year’s “taking your ideas to market” World IP Day theme, Dr. Michelson shared his approach to licensing and his passion for intellectual property education in this great Forbes interview w/ Stephen Key, founder of inventRight.
Dr. Michelson celebrates World IP Day with IPOEF’s Behind the Idea Webinar
In 2000, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) designated April 26 as World Intellectual Property (IP) Day. Each year, we celebrate World IP Day with the aim to increase general understanding of IP and about the role that IP rights play in encouraging...
Monthly News Roundup – April 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP-related news stories we loved diving into this month!
Creative Work & The World of Copyrights
Check out this insightful article from IP Educator in Residence, published author, and professor at Fullerton College Gary Graves to learn about the role of copyright in creative works.
Basics of IP Blog Series #9: What If Someone Infringes Your Copyright?
This is Part 9 of our 'Basics of IP' blog series on copyright infringement examples. You can find Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 here. The following has been adapted from "What If Someone Infringes Your Copyright?", a Michelson IP animated short. Let’s say someone...
Basics of IP Blog Series #8: Is It Fair Use or Infringement?
This is Part 8 of our 'Basics of IP' blog series. You can find Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 here. The following has been adapted from "Is it Fair Use or Infringement?", a Michelson IP animated short. Say you want to use someone else’s copyrighted photograph in your...
Basics of IP Blog Series #7: What’s in a Copyright?
This is Part 7 of our 'Basics of IP' blog series. You can find Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 here. The following has been adapted from "Can I Copyright That?", a Michelson IP animated short. Say you’ve got a great idea for a book or a movie. The first thing you need to...
Monthly News Roundup – March 2021
Need some good reading material? Here’s a quick recap of the top IP-related stories we loved diving into this month!
Open access publisher OpenStax adds Michelson intellectual property textbook to offerings
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Introduction to Intellectual Property textbook is now available through OpenStax, the leading publisher of free, open educational resource (OER) textbooks. As a part of the Rice University-based publisher's business catalog, the...