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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by kathy.toynbee@nationalengraversinc.com | Nov 20, 2025 | All Posts, IP Strategy & Protection
When you receive a patent, it is the culmination of years of hard work, a symbol of your exclusive right to your innovation. But what happens when that right is challenged? Understanding how to enforce your patent is essential to protecting your invention—and the...
