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Semiconductor technology: What’s the difference between a fabless company, a foundry, and an IDM?
This blog post is the second in a series that discusses intellectual property (IP) opportunities for high-tech businesses looking to…
27 Sep 2023
How to Speed Up Patent Prosecution at the USPTO
This is the first in a two-part blog series on controlling the speed of the patent process. (Read part two…
20 Sep 2023
BigLaw vs. Boutique IP Firms: A Comparison for Hiring Outside Counsel
Should you engage a BigLaw or boutique intellectual property (IP) firm to help you with patent prosecution? Many businesses base…
24 Aug 2023
22 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Patent Law Firm
A tech company’s relationship with their patent counsel is often a long-term one. That’s why it’s important to do your…
5 Jul 2023
Alice in Quantum Land: Is Your Quantum Computing Invention Patent-Eligible?
Practical guidance for quantum computing innovators to successfully steer around the thorny issues surrounding patent eligibility.
15 May 2023
How to Avoid Your Own Patents and Applications As Prior Art Under the America Invents Act (AIA)
As your company’s patent portfolio grows over time, it’s important to understand how your own previously filed patent applications can…
8 May 2023
The Patent Process for Quantum Technologies
The patent process is complex. Quantum technology is even more complex. Increasingly, many technology companies find themselves at the intersection…
6 Jan 2025
The Anatomy of a Patent
If you work at a tech company, you’ll likely encounter many situations where you need to be able to read…
21 Feb 2021
The US Patent Office’s Test for Software and Computer Inventions
Here we take a detailed look at how the US patent office analyzes patent eligibility of software and computer-implemented inventions.
15 Feb 2021
Patenting Software and Beyond: A Guide to Understanding Alice and its Impact
One of the biggest challenges for tech companies today is adapting their patent strategy to recent changes in the law.
17 Dec 2020
HOW TO SPEND SMART MONEY DEVELOPING YOUR PATENT PORTFOLIO
How spending smart money upfront leads to better long term results and lower overall cost in patent filings.
27 Oct 2020
Will Justice Barrett Impact the Patent System?
Justice Barrett was formally sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court. How will this impact the patent system?
14 Sep 2020
New USPTO Guidance and Implications for Better Patent Drafting
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued new guidance on the topic of applicant admitted prior art (known as “AAPA”), and there are a couple of important takeaways for anyone drafting or prosecuting patent applications.