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The Plant Patent: A Complete Guide for Gardeners and Innovators

Plant breeders who develop new varieties through careful cultivation and selection face a unique challenge: how do you protect intellectual property that grows from the ground? The answer lies in plant patents, a specialized form of intellectual property protection that has been safeguarding botanical innovations for nearly a century. Here is a basic overview: plant […]

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George Washington Carver’s Patents and Their Lasting Impact on Innovation

George Washington Carver is a name synonymous with ingenuity, agricultural science, and a commitment to bettering society. However, many are unaware of his patents and innovationss profound influenve on industry and invention. This blog dives deep into Carver’s early life, motivations, groundbreaking patents, and continued relevance today—a must-read for history buffs, inventors, students, and anyone

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What’s the Difference Between a Copyright and a Patent?

When it comes to protecting intellectual property, the law provides various tools, each with its own set of applications and protections. Two of these tools, copyrights and patents, may seem similar, but they serve distinct purposes in the realm of intellectual property law. This article aims to delineate the difference between a copyright and a

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