by Julie Austin | Feb 10, 2025 | Innovation, Inventing, Patents
US Patent and Trademark Office – My experience with the US Patent and Trademark Office was overall a good one. I did have to resubmit my product twice for my patent and several times for my trade dress. But that happens to many inventors. It takes an average of 22.5...
by devadmin | Jan 25, 2025 | Innovation
From a Melted Candy Bar to a Kitchen Revolution—Discover How One Serendipitous Accident Transformed Modern Cooking. Many of the technologies we rely on every day started as happy accidents. One such accidental innovation is the microwave oven—a device so commonplace...
by Julie Austin | Jan 16, 2025 | Innovation, Leadership
Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” This timeless wisdom holds true for organizations striving to foster innovation. Without a clear direction, your team can’t unleash their full creative potential. Building an...
by Julie Austin | Dec 9, 2024 | Innovation, Inventing, inventions, Inventors
How a Failed Rubber Substitute Became One of the Most Beloved Toys of All Time Some inventions arise from necessity, while others are born from pure chance. The invention of Silly Putty is one of the greatest examples of accidental innovation. Similar to how Post-it...
by Julie Austin | Dec 9, 2024 | Event Planning, Innovation, Keynote Speakers
Discover How to Choose an Innovation Keynote Speaker with Real-World Experience to Inspire, Educate, and Motivate Your Audience. When it comes to hiring an innovation keynote speaker, meeting planners face a critical choice: Do you hire someone who has actually...
by Julie Austin | Nov 21, 2024 | Innovation
Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that puts human needs first. Inventors can teach us a lot about design thinking. I invented my product, the wrist water bottle, because I needed it myself. I passed out from dehydration while out running in the heat. I...
