In many countries IP, law affords separate protection to functional and non-functional aspects of a newly developed product. While novelty in function (a new invention) is covered by patent law, ...

Young scientists and problem solvers of tomorrow showcased their innovations at the annual North Idaho Regional Invent Idaho ...

Utility patents are for functional inventions. Design patents protect the look of something functional, regardless of whether the functional aspects are new. Because of this, a popular use of design ...

Texas A&M Architecture For Health is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, ...

Playful Invention Co., a child-oriented tech start-up, was warned that "gender-neutral robotics set" was an oxymoron--but the company is hoping to challenge that notion with its new PicoCricket Kit.

How can you stop your pet from running out the front door? Here's how Elliot from Design Squad invented a vacuum-powered, motion sensing machine to keep his cat safe! Design Squad is available to ...

When people think of Thomas Edison, they often picture a glowing light bulb and a man who seemed to invent endlessly. What is less often noticed is the system t ...

When inventions/designs are disclosed to the public by one of the inventors/designers or applicants, a one year grace period is available in Korea for patent, utility model, and design applications.