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Semiconductor Technology: An Overview of the Global Patent Landscape
This blog post is the first in a series that discusses intellectual property opportunities for high-tech businesses looking to innovate…
23 Oct 2023
How to Slow Down Patent Prosecution with the USPTO
This is the second in a two-part blog series on controlling the speed of the patent process. (Read part one…
29 Sep 2023
Patents or Trade Secrets? Analyzing the ROI for Quantum Technology
Quantum technology is evolving quickly, with billions of dollars in private investment pouring into the sector…
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…
21 Aug 2023
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…
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…
2 Apr 2025
Filing in the United States Via PCT Application: Bypass Continuation or National Stage Entry?
Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), you can file a single “international” patent application that’s effective as an initial patent…
10 Jul 2023
Empowering Green Innovation: Assembling Battery Patent Protection for a Sustainable Future
In the race toward a greener future, battery technology is at the heart of the green technology revolution, powering everything…
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.
9 Jun 2023
Patent Strategies for Green Hydrogen Tech Amid USPTO Climate Change Program Expansion
Green hydrogen technology companies have just been offered a boost to protect their innovations with patents. The U.S. Patent and…
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…