Small-town inventors changed America with simple ideas. These started in barns & garages, even kitchens. Which tiny place made something you use today?

Take a look at this list of items: the nail, the wheel, the spring, the lens, the magnet, the string, and the pump. What do they have in common? According to structural engineer Roma Agrawal, together ...

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If the size, complexity and staff-size of a booth is any indication, wireless electricity company Fulton Innovations has taken off this year. Add to this a hefty list of partners—from LG to Marriott, ...

Finding the right patent counsel can be challenging, especially as a small company or solo inventor who does not regularly retain intellectual property rights.