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Beyond the Gizmo: Why Aesthetics and Design Deserve a Patent

Beyond the Gizmo: Why Aesthetics and Design Deserve a Patent

by kathy.toynbee@nationalengraversinc.com | Sep 3, 2026 | All Posts, Featured, Patent & Milestone Recognition

When people think about patents, they often imagine groundbreaking technical inventions, complex machinery, or innovative software systems that solve everyday problems. While utility patents protect how an invention works, another equally valuable form of intellectual...
Celebrating the Greats: Lessons from America’s Innovative Journey

Celebrating the Greats: Lessons from America’s Innovative Journey

by kathy.toynbee@nationalengraversinc.com | May 26, 2026 | All Posts, American Innovation & History, Featured

The history of American innovation is a story of bold ideas, relentless experimentation, and moments that changed the world forever. It is a narrative shaped not only by flashes of inspiration, but by years, often decades, of persistence in the face of uncertainty and...
From Idea to Icon: Why Your Brand Needs a Trademark Award

From Idea to Icon: Why Your Brand Needs a Trademark Award

by kathy.toynbee@nationalengraversinc.com | Mar 31, 2026 | All Posts, Patent & Milestone Recognition

Innovation may begin with a patent—but lasting brand power begins with a trademark. For inventors, intellectual property law firms, and corporate IP teams, protecting innovation is only part of the equation. The name, logo, or symbol associated with that innovation...
Your Patent Is a Milestone, But What’s Next?

Your Patent Is a Milestone, But What’s Next?

by kathy.toynbee@nationalengraversinc.com | Feb 10, 2026 | All Posts, Monetization & Growth

5 Steps to Monetize Your Invention in the New Year A new year brings fresh goals and big ambitions. If you are an innovator who secured a U.S. patent last year, congratulations—that is a major milestone in the intellectual property (IP) lifecycle. A patent represents...
The Innovation Honor Roll: Top 10 Game-Changing Patents of 2025

The Innovation Honor Roll: Top 10 Game-Changing Patents of 2025

by kathy.toynbee@nationalengraversinc.com | Jan 7, 2026 | All Posts, American Innovation & History

The year 2025 was a “seismic shift” for the American patent system. Under the new leadership of the U.S. Patent Office, we saw a move toward a pro-innovation environment that embraced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and life-saving biotechnology like never...
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