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IP Opportunities and Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry

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IP Opportunities and Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry

This blog post is the third in a series that discusses intellectual property (IP) opportunities for high-tech businesses looking to…

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WE’RE A STARTUP. DO WE REALLY NEED A PATENT ATTORNEY?

WE’RE A STARTUP. DO WE REALLY NEED A PATENT ATTORNEY?

The cost of obtaining patent protection can run high. Because many tech startups are operating under a limited budget, they…

4 STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN AN EXISTING PATENT PORTFOLIO

4 STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN AN EXISTING PATENT PORTFOLIO

Last month, we published a blog post on the basics of launching a successful patent portfolio. That post was geared…

THE VALUE OF PATENT APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH-TECH COMPANIES

THE VALUE OF PATENT APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH-TECH COMPANIES

In an earlier post, we explained why a high-tech business needs patents — that is, issued patents that…

INTRODUCING PARALEGAL DIANE TAYLOR!

INTRODUCING PARALEGAL DIANE TAYLOR!

Patent Law Firm is growing! I’m pleased to announce that Diane Taylorjoined our firm in September 2017…

7 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH OUTSIDE PATENT COUNSEL

7 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH OUTSIDE PATENT COUNSEL

While some legal issues are best managed in-house, there are many instances where engaging outside counsel is necessary — especially…

9 FACTORS AFFECTING THE COST OF PATENT PROTECTION

9 FACTORS AFFECTING THE COST OF PATENT PROTECTION

If you’re running a tech company, you’ll inevitably find yourself asking: How much does it cost to file a patent application?…

9 COMMON MISTAKES STARTUPS MAKE DURING THE PATENT PROCESS

9 COMMON MISTAKES STARTUPS MAKE DURING THE PATENT PROCESS

For any tech company, filing a patent application is an important step if you want to protect and commercialize your…

SHOULD WE FILE A PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION?

SHOULD WE FILE A PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION?

Depending on who you talk to, you might hear that filing a provisional patent application is always a mistake, or…