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Category: Patent Strategy
The proper patent strategy can dramatically improve your IP protection.
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Cringeworthy statements: “There is Nothing Like it in the Market”
I hear from inventors and entrepreneurs who proudly state: “there is nothing like it in the market.” I cringe every time I hear this.
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Patents as Lottery Tickets
Just like the torn up betting tickets at the race track, the patent system is littered with endless stacks of worthless patents. Each patent representing a “good idea”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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