Discover the 25 strangest patents ever filed, from anti-eating masks to pet rock leashes. Explore the USPTO's most bizarre ...

From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.

Innovation has always played a defining role in sports. From new types of equipment to advanced training methods and performance-tracking technologies, inventors are continually reshaping the way ...

Discover the world's prolific inventors and their groundbreaking contributions to technology, from AI advancements to ...

Patenting an idea is one of the most effective ways to protect your intellectual property and secure a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Whether you are an individual inventor or a growing ...

Artificial intelligence promises to supercharge scientific research and entrepreneurial innovation, helping researchers and inventors make new discoveries and creations. But how will patent ...

Some inventors continue to be productive well into their later years, although the characteristics of inventions differ by the age of the inventor, according to new research on patent filings. The ...

You have a great idea for a new product. You’re excited because it’s very unique and different. There’s nothing like it. You know everyone is going to want one. When you share your idea with your ...

“[N]o matter what enterprise you’re in, you’re going to end up with prolific inventors that you really like working with, but they always move on to different teams, to different companies.” — Jason ...

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges, achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout our history. One oft-overlooked area of Black history is the ...

In November, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of KSR v. Teleflex. The case presents the High Court with an opportunity to put a damper on abuse of the patent system, reducing a ...