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Mr. Ward is the founding author of the legal blog “Anticipate This!” which provides light commentary on the practice of patent law, trademark law, and science & technology.

He is also the Webmaster for the Toledo Intellectual Property Law Association (TIPLA).

  • They Invented What? (No. 26) April 3, 2025
    U.S. Pat. No. 4,455,816: Pedal operated mower.    What is claimed as new is as follows: 1. A pedal operated mower assembly comprising a tricycle frame having a front wheel mounted in a fork, a central frame mounting a pedal sprocket and a wide fork frame at the rear supporting a reel-type mower assembly, the mower […]
  • They Invented What? (No. 25) April 2, 2025
    JW Note:  Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!  U.S. Pat. No. 6,877,267:  Turkey decoy tiltable counter-balanced support base. I claim: 1. A turkey decoy with a tiltable counter-balanced support base, comprising: a circular base having a generally curved bottom surface with a small flat central portion, a top surface connecting to said curved bottom [ […]
  • Patently Good Ideas: Trademark Q&A – What are the common law trademark rights? April 1, 2025
    In this video series from Ward Law Office | Registered Patent Attorneys, Founding Member Jake Ward answers basic questions about patents, trademarks, and inventing in a rapid fire and unscripted format!
  • Does ChatGPT Create “Prior Art” Against Inventors Who Use It? What Inventors Need to Know About Data Privacy and Best Practices When Using AI. March 30, 2025
    Technical Framework and Data Processing ChatGPT’s sophisticated architecture processes and retains user inputs as part of its operational model. When inventors share invention details through the platform, this information becomes part of OpenAI’s stored data infrastructure. While OpenAI maintains certain data handling practices and security measures, the ex […]
  • Patently Good Ideas: Trademark Q&A – How do I enforce my trademark rights against infringement? March 28, 2025
    In this video series from Ward Law Office | Registered Patent Attorneys, Founding Member Jake Ward answers basic questions about patents, trademarks, and inventing in a rapid fire and unscripted format!