Hottest Patent Classes in 2014

The patent industry includes hundreds of patent classes and thousands of subclasses. The most prominent classes typically receive the most patent grants each year. These classes indicate where the market focus is and which companies are thriving in those areas. These...

Five Companies That Abandoned the Most Patents in 2014

While the word “abandon” implies neglect, companies abandon patents for a couple of reasons. Sometimes, companies inadvertently abandon a patent because they miss a maintenance fee due date. Other times, companies purposely abandon patents because the patent no longer...

College Football Playoff Trademark Downfall

Trademarks are a useful and valuable tool for business owners and organizations. They help companies and their products stand out by providing brand recognition. Without trademarks, consumers wouldn’t know the difference between a pair of Nike gym shoes and Adidas gym...

Ohio State Win Increases Value

In the sports world, fans like nothing more than a big win in their team’s favor. For the sports organizations, a big win means more value. For college teams, a big win means big news for the college as well as the team. Luckily for Ohio State, its football team made...

Bill Cosby’s Value Demise

More than fifty years ago, one of the most famous comedians of our time was just beginning his career. Bill Cosby’s career began in the early 60s with stand-up comedy and a starring role in I Spy, a drama television series. But his real claim to fame began in the...