Featured Story
Propelling the Future of Wind Technology: Navigating Patents and Partnerships
The wind energy industry is on the rise, along with the global focus on renewable technology. Patent filings for wind…
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…
21 Dec 2017
HOW TO DO A PRIOR ART SEARCH YOURSELF
It’s very common for patent attorneys to discourage inventors from doing a prior art search on their own.
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…
30 Nov 2017
CLAIM STRATEGIES FOR PATENT APPLICATIONS: CAN YOUR PATENT CLAIMS EVER BE TOO BROAD?
This is the first in a two-part blog series on the scope of your patent application’s claim set. (Read …
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…
26 Oct 2017
HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR PATENT PORTFOLIO AGAINST “PREEMPTIVE STRIKE” IPR CHALLENGES
When the America Invents Act (AIA) came into force in 2012 and 2013, it introduced a new USPTO procedure called inter…
12 Oct 2017
7 BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES FOR PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We frequently work with tech companies who need to protect confidential and proprietary information about their technology. If you’re in…
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…
5 Oct 2017
HUMAN RESOURCES AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: HOW TO IMPLEMENT CONFIDENTIALITY POLICIES
This is Part Two of a two-part blog series on the role your human resources department can play in implementing…
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…