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Patent Trials and Triumphs: IPA v. Microsoft
Patent Trials and Triumphs is our blog series where we showcase U.S. patents that have triumphed in recent jury trials.
28 Dec 2017
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…
14 Dec 2017
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…
7 Dec 2017
CLAIM STRATEGIES FOR PATENT APPLICATIONS: CAN YOUR PATENT CLAIMS EVER BE TOO NARROW?
This is the second in a two-part blog series on the scope of your patent application’s claim set. (Read Part…
16 Nov 2017
HOW TO LAUNCH A PATENT PORTFOLIO: 7 STRATEGIC STEPS
We’ve previously discussed the various reasons to consider seeking patent protection and the value of patent applications. Building a patent portfolio…
9 Nov 2017
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…
11 Oct 2017
INTRODUCING PARALEGAL DIANE TAYLOR!
Patent Law Firm is growing! I’m pleased to announce that Diane Taylorjoined our firm in September 2017…
28 Sep 2017
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…
21 Sep 2017
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?…
14 Sep 2017
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: CREATING EFFECTIVE HIRING PRACTICES
This is Part One of a two-part blog series on the role your human resources department can play in implementing…
9 Aug 2017
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…
31 Jul 2017
7 REASONS YOUR HIGH-TECH BUSINESS NEEDS PATENTS
Conventional wisdom suggests that businesses that innovate should also take every available step to protect their work — such as…
13 Jul 2017
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…