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The Patent System Eliminates Monopolies
The patent system is a quid pro quo[1] – an exchange – where you give away trade secret[2]s and you get back some patent rights.
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IP Indemnification for Small Companies
Many small companies believe, falsely, that they are too small to be sued. Very small companies can be targets for patent trolls, but what happens when their customers are sued?
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The “Walking Malpractice Suit”
The fiduciary responsibility (and the fear of being sued for malpractice) is why attorneys explain everything in dreadful detail. It is not just that they bill by the hour. The attorneys are trying to lay all the options out on the table and make sure the client makes an “informed decision.”
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Adding to the Skill Stack
One of the smartest things I ever did was to take a job with the intention of adding to my skill stack.
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PatentsIntegrated Podcast Guest on the Novel and Non-Obvious Podcast
I was a guest on the Novel and Non-Obvious Podcast, hosted by Yoriko Morita of PatentsIntegrated.com.
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HP CapShare: How a failed product yielded huge revenue
HP’s CapShare hand-held scanner is a great example of patents that come from problems solved on they way to the vision – not the vision itself.
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Selling Patents: The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend
When selling patents, it is tempting to think of competitors or direct infringers as the appropriate people who would be interested in your patent. But the truth is there is a much, much larger pool of companies to consider.
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Why patents in September are a bad thing
The USPTO issues more Office Actions in September than any other month. Why is that?
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How long does it take to get a patent?
It takes, on average, 2-4 years to get a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. But, you can change the speed based on your filing strategy.
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Non-transitory storage media
If you have a patent claim with the term “non-transitory storage media” – you should find another patent attorney.