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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…
15 Mar 2019
CRAFTING AN EFFECTIVE PATENT STRATEGY: HOW FITBIT BUILT ITS PORTFOLIO
We’re starting a blog series that examines how successful startups have approached the patent process, and how those strategies dovetail…
21 Mar 2019
THE PROS AND CONS OF FIXED-FEE BUDGETS FOR PATENT PROSECUTION
I’ve served as outside patent counsel for tech companies of all sizes, and have found that there are both benefits…
25 Feb 2019
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR PATENT PORTFOLIO: INVEST UPFRONT IN QUALITY PATENT FILINGS
When thinking about the cost of patents, people often focus entirely on the immediate (short-term) cost of…
31 Jan 2019
CRAFTING AN EFFECTIVE PATENT STRATEGY: HOW UBER BUILT ITS PORTFOLIO
In our previous blog posts, we’ve extensively covered various approaches for crafting a smart patent strategy, especially…
17 Jan 2019
MICHAEL HENRY TO PRESENT AT DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW SECTION
Michael Henry will be presenting “Quantum Computing and Block Chain Technologies – Patent Law Perspectives” at…
21 Dec 2018
CRAFTING A SMART PATENT STRATEGY: 7 ADVANTAGES FOR TECH STARTUPS OVER LARGE COMPANIES
By building a robust patent portfolio, tech startups can gain a competitive edge in their industry: Increase…
18 Dec 2018
HOW TO ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY PATENTS IN EMERGING TECH FIELDS
Over the past decade or so, the U.S. patent system has evolved significantly, thanks to a combination of new legislation,…
3 Dec 2018
RECENT CHANGES IN THE PATENT SYSTEM AND HOW THEY AFFECT TECH COMPANIES
Due to a combination of new laws, government policies and initiatives, and market forces, the U.S. patent system is constantly…
20 Nov 2018
HOW TO MINIMIZE INTRINSIC PATENT RISKS
Is your tech company building a patent portfolio? Making smart decisions to maximize the long term value of your IP…
16 Nov 2018
WHY TECH STARTUPS NEED TO PLAY OFFENSE WITH PATENTS (AND WHY BIG TECH COMPANIES DON’T)
Patents are valuable business assets, and a smart patent portfolio can give your tech company…
25 Oct 2018
MAPPING YOUR PATENT STRATEGY: 5 MILESTONES TO EVALUATE SUCCESS
Growing a technology enterprise requires strategic planning and coordination of fundraising efforts, research and development, sales and marketing, product releases,…
18 Oct 2018
CLARIFYING SECTION 101: USPTO DIRECTOR ANDREI IANCU PROPOSES NEW GUIDANCE
During last month’s Intellectual Property Owners Association 46th Annual Meeting, USPTO Director Andrei Iancu announced that the USPTO is considering “revised…