Sumner IP Law PLLC

04/28/2026

https://www.sumneriplaw.com/post/understanding-prior-art

When inventors think about prior art, they often picture patents, academic papers, or technical journals. While these are key sources, prior art actually covers a much wider range of materials. Ignoring this broader scope can lead to costly mistakes, including patent rejections or invalidations. Thi...

04/10/2026

Pretty cool stuff...

04/16/2025

Interesting... were 47th when I went here.🤨 Hopefully I wasn't responsible for the drop in ranking! 😕

09/13/2024

It's not too late - participate in this year's The Pitch where up to $10K is awarded to local businesses

THE CENTER for Entrepreneurial Excellence provides technical assistance, business support services, and links to regional resources to help start-ups and existing entrepreneurs establish & grow their business.

07/17/2024

https://www.teepublic.com/sticker/28639195-ac-dc-tesla-vs-edison. More of a Tesla fan myself...

Humorous mashup of the AC/DC band with Tesla and Edison's current war, pitting alternating current against direct current. Any electrician, electronics not, rock music fan, or history buff would love this shirt.

06/28/2024

After much negotiation with the band who shall not be named - my client's collection of amazing photos has been published!

Daryl Bughman has been a dear friend since we met in Nashville back in the 80s and along the way, he’s become one of the most talented photographers I’ve ever met or had my photo taken by. My very favorite photo of Jeff Beck was shot by Daryl and he sent a framed copy to me for my birthday a cou...

05/30/2024

One of my favorite patent clients!

Poseidon Strength is a sports performance company using isometric and isokinetic resistance to measure athlete force production throughout a multi-joint rang...

03/12/2024

Happy Monday! Today for our Women to Watch posts we are celebrating Hilary Sumner! ✨

Hilary shares why she decided on her career path. 🔽

"Early in my career I was employed as an engineer for a biomedical company and much of my work centered on regulatory compliance. An interest in that aspect of my position prompted me to pursue a law degree when my youngest son began school. One of my professors learned of my engineering background and urged me to consider a career in intellectual property law. Patent law practice requires a B.S. in math, science, or engineering and the thought of marrying these two fields seemed like the perfect career. I’ve been in private practice for 15 years now and I love the diversity of my job. I have the privilege of assisting inventors, artists, and small businesses throughout our community and it gives me great pleasure to help these clients structure their businesses and protect their creations and designs."

Thank you Hilary! 😊

02/23/2024

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/22/us-moon-landing-odysseus-intuitive-machines

Intuitive Machines’ spacecraft Odysseus lands after a 73-minute descent, touching down near moon’s south pole

12/18/2023

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