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Category: Patent Strategy
The proper patent strategy can dramatically improve your IP protection.
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Invention Mistakes Made at the “Idea Stage”
Patents at the idea stage represent a huge risk because there just is not any data to support an investment in a patent.
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The S-Curve, Innovation, and Intellectual Property
Every technology grows on an “S-curve.” The S-curve cycle is where an idea is born, then it struggles to get product-market fit through infancy. Once it begins to…
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I Do Not Want a Patent I Do Not Deserve
It is really tempting to think that you can get an enormously valuable patent. Then you can dominate some big market and get paid handsomely.
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Using Patents as Blackmail
My company finances patents for small to medium sized companies, so I often get inquires from people who want to build out a patent portfolio. A while ago,…
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I’m A Recovering Patent Attorney
I am a “recovering patent attorney.” I became a patent attorney after years as an engineer. I went to a patent attorney and I expected my patent attorney…
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Inhouse vs Outside Patent Counsel
There are two types of patent lawyers: outside counsel and inhouse counsel.
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How to Spot Bad Patents
Investment-Grade Patent[1][2]s represent only a small sliver of the patent universe. Their value comes from a huge amount of research and thought. However, bad patents are easy to…
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Webinar: IP Due Diligence in Two Questions
There are two questions to ask every time you are dealing with patents: Can you tell if someone infringes? How hard is it to design around your patent?
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The Light Bulb is the Worst Symbol of Invention
The light bulb is the universal symbol of “invention.” It is the worst – and best – example of invention, but not in the way you think it…
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Patents in a Business Context
A business owner makes hard business decisions, especially when it comes to IP. There is only so much money and so much time, so how do you decide?
Thirty minutes. Chief IP Officer on retainer — and the capital option behind it.
If what you need is something else, we’ll tell you on the same call.