The Michelson 20MM Foundation presents Intellectual Property resources for everyday people. Home of The Intangible Advantage IP book.| Michelson IP
Discover how IP and invention power the safer, smarter, and more spectacular Fourth of July fireworks shows we love today.| Michelson IP
With Squid Game Season 3 just around the corner, fans are buzzing with excitement. Fan creators are eager to produce inspired content including artwork, fan fiction, cosplay, and videos. With […] The post Squid Game Season 3 and Fan-Made Content: What’s Legal, What’s Risky, and How to Stay Creative appeared first on Michelson IP.| Michelson IP
As Juneteenth gains national recognition, questions about trademarking the holiday spark debate over cultural ownership and commercialization. While the date itself can't be owned, branding tied to Juneteenth can raise ethical and legal concerns. The post Who Owns Juneteenth? The Complexities of Trademarking Cultural Celebrations appeared first on Michelson IP.| Michelson IP
Educators from five U.S. colleges awarded grants to expand intellectual property literacy through the 2025 Michelson IP Educators in Residence program.| Michelson IP
We celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by honoring the impact of innovators in science, medicine, and technology. These inventors reshaped the world. They solved complex problems […] The post Celebrating AAPI Innovators: Asian Pioneers Who Changed the World Through Science and Invention appeared first on Michelson IP.| Michelson IP
From air filters to gear cleaners, MichelsonIP celebrated youth innovation and IP education at California’s Invention Convention.| Michelson IP
Is the $50 “Walmart Birkin” a clever dupe or illegal copy? Explore the legal, ethical, and design implications of luxury look-alikes in fashion.| Michelson IP
At the 2025 LA Science Fair, over 1,000 students showcased creative, resilient projects—ranging from 3D printing to fire-resistant housing. Michelson IP honored Dominic Bernal and Anthony Romo with the Young Inventor Award for their innovative, rotating tiny home designed to tackle housing challenges in wildfire-prone areas. The post Inventing the Future: Highlights From the 2025 Los Angeles Science Fair appeared first on Michelson IP.| Michelson IP
Modern tractors are high-tech machines with software restrictions, raising legal and ethical questions about ownership and repair rights.| Michelson IP
For years, McDonald’s customers have faced a common frustration: “Sorry, the ice cream machine is broken.” This issue has become so well-known that it sparked memes and even a real-time […] The post McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine Debacle appeared first on Michelson IP.| Michelson IP
Celebrate IP Awareness Month this October! Join us for events highlighting California's young inventors and the importance of intellectual property.| Michelson IP
Dive into the UNCF UNITE Conference’s impact on HBCUs, highlighting key discussions on affirmative action, innovation, and the future of historically Black colleges.| Michelson IP
Michelson IP will showcase the HBCU intellectual property impact report at UNCF's 2024 UNITE Conference in Atlanta. Learn more!| Michelson IP