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IP Opportunities and Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry
This blog post is the third in a series that discusses intellectual property (IP) opportunities for high-tech businesses looking…
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…
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…
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.
22 Nov 2019
WHERE SHOULD WE FILE IN 2020? RECENT TRENDS IN FOREIGN PATENT FILINGS
Foreign patent filings are expensive. Tech startups are always operating on a budget, so if you’re a tech startup…
30 Oct 2019
HOW TECH INVESTORS SHOULD APPROACH IP DUE DILIGENCE
This is the final post in a four-part blog series that examines the IP due diligence process for tech…
18 Oct 2019
IP DUE DILIGENCE: HOW DEEP SHOULD WE DIVE?
This is the third in a four-part blog series that examines the IP due diligence process for tech startups…
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…
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…
13 Sep 2018
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: DO WE NEED TO HIRE A LOCAL PATENT LAW FIRM?
When choosing a patent attorney to prepare and file patent applications, some people assume you need to hire someone…
19 Apr 2018
IS IT TIME TO FIRE YOUR PATENT ATTORNEY? 12 FACTORS TO CONSIDER
If you’re reading this post, perhaps you’re dissatisfied with your patent attorney’s services — and wondering whether it’s finally…
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,…
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 —…