Laboratory notebooks serve to protect your ideas while helping you stay organized throughout your research. While they may seem pretty easy to use, many people make errors in their notebooks that can render their original ideas impossible to defend in court. Here are three mistakes to avoid: Tearing Out Pages If your notebook is missing […]
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Getting to Know Your College Laboratory When you begin college to pursue a degree in science, the lab will be a big part of your life. You should take some time to prepare yourself by learning about your school’s lab requirements and protocols. This will help you prepare for success before you ever set foot […]
In the scientific world, protecting intellectual property as it relates to a scientific discovery is critical for defending a patent. In many cases, the official date of your discovery is based upon the date of the patent application’s submission, but there are some situations that require proof of the date that an idea was formed. […]
In order to make sure that all of your research and experiments are legally valid, you will need to use laboratory notebooks throughout the course of your work. While it may seem like a simple idea, recording your ideas requires discipline and strict adherence to very specific rules. Here are some of the most important […]