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Category: Patent Strategy
The proper patent strategy can dramatically improve your IP protection.
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How to Find a Good Patent Attorney
Here is a simple technique to find a good patent attorney: start with at least *two* candidates. Ask each attorney to give you a sample of their work,…
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How to Make Your Patent Strong Against Inter Partes Reexam
One of the easiest ways for infringers to challenge an issued patent is through the Inter Partes Reexam process, commonly known as IPR. To successfully challenge a patent,…
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Over-broad Patents Are No Longer A Good Thing
A patent drafting theory from 10 years ago was to draft a patent with the loosest language possible and go for claims that are nebulous. This drafting theory…
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The Patent Box – Part of European Patent Reform
The UK has a tax incentive called the Patent Box. In essence, profits derived from patented technology are taxed at a very low rate – 10% – while…
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BlueIron Model, Patent Drafting, Patent Process, Patent Strategy, Patent Valuation, Working with Attorneys
Worthless Patents – How to Avoid the Biggest Pitfalls
Worthless patents happen for two reasons: the original invention was not selected properly and the patent was poorly prosecuted with the patent examiner.
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What Do Patents Actually Cost?
There is a more detailed article on patent costs here.
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Statistical Correlation Between Patent Ownership and Success
France Brevets, a French sovereign investment fund, has published a report (in English) that correlates success of venture-backed startups with the patents held by the startup.
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Problems Caused by the Attorney/Client Relationship
The attorney/client relationships HURTS startup companies when it comes to patents.
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Patents that are Bad Stand-Alone Investments
We do not invest in technologies where we don’t think there is a market for the patents alone.
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Patents that “Hide the Ball”
I had a telephone interview with a patent examiner the other week and in the course of the interview, the examiner said that he really liked my patent…
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