Tag: Patent Attorney
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Problems Caused by the Attorney/Client Relationship
The attorney/client relationship[1] is one of the most sacred and important tenants of the US legal system, but it causes weird side effects. The attorney/client relationships HURTS startup companies when it comes to patents. The…
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Patents that “Hide the Ball”
Photo by Caleb Woods on Unsplash 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 application…
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Writing Your Own Patent
Writing your own patent? Do a business plan first. Some inventors write their own patent applications. This can be a very valuable exercise because forcing yourself to put the invention down on paper can help…
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What does a good patent application look like?
Good patents are NOT written in “legalese”. I had a telephone interview with a patent examiner a while ago and in the course of the interview, the examiner said that he really liked my patent…
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BlueIron has a Vested Interest in Your Business
BlueIron’s interests are more aligned with your business interest than your patent attorney’s interests. How does the patent attorney tell if your invention is “good”? It only depends on whether your check clears the bank.…
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Patents Need to Track Your Product Strategy
If a patent has any business value, it must relate to concrete, real products that add value to people’s lives. Patents that cover hypothetical ideas and wishful thinking have no commercial value whatsoever. Whether you…
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Finance a Stronger Portfolio at a Fraction of the Cost
BlueIron finances better, stronger patent portfolios for a fraction of the cost of hiring a patent attorney. Eilean Donan Castle during blue hour after sunset. Eilean Donan is recognised as one of the most iconic…
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Patents for Defending Your Company
Many entrepreneurs and business owners want patents that will defend their company against competitors, but few companies actually have a proactive plan for investing their patent assets wisely. To defend your company, you want patents…