While official copyright registration typically involves fees, there are preliminary steps you can take to protect your artwork without incurring substantial costs. Here are a few suggestions on how to copyright artwork for free: Recognize automatic copyright Be aware...
Colleges and universities can be creative environments in which ideas, concepts and innovation come to life. However, what happens when parties want to protect their intellectual property? Who owns the work, and who shares in any generated profits? There are a...
Increasing gender and ethnic representation among inventors in America’s IP System has long been a goal for the USPTO along with other organizations in the intellectual property space–and not just for altruistic reasons either. According to research, innovation in the...
HBCUs Meet the Finish Line of Michelson IP Program In honor of Black History Month 2023, Michelson IP is giving readers a sneak peek at the work our HBCU IP Futures Collaborative institutions have been doing before the closing of the inaugural program this March....
By Justin Chapman The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation (IPOEF) awarded its 2022 IP Champion honor to Dr. Gary K. Michelson, a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon, inventor, and founder of the Michelson Philanthropies network of foundations. The...