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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 to…
20 Mar 2024
Should We Request Non-Publication of Our Patent Applications?
Tech companies can make smart, strategic decisions about whether to publish their patent applications.
22 Feb 2024
When Can Prior Art Invalidate an Issued Patent?
If you’re working at a tech company, you’ve probably seen patents filed by your competitors and thought – that technology…
19 Feb 2024
What’s the Difference Between a Patent and a Trade Secret?
To succeed in a competitive landscape, tech companies have to understand their options for protecting intellectual property (IP). IP refers…
29 Jan 2024
Patent Assignment: How to Transfer Ownership of a Patent
This is the second in a two-part blog series on owning and transferring the rights to a patent. (Read…
8 Jan 2024
What’s the Difference Between a Patent, a Trademark, and a Copyright?
In a separate post, we discussed the difference between a patent and a trade secret. Since then, we’ve been asked…
2 Jan 2024
What is Prior Art?
If you’ve encountered patents, chances are you’ve heard the term “prior art.” It’s one of the most common reasons that…
20 Dec 2023
Nuclear Fusion: An Overview of the Patent Landscape
We’ve previously discussed the growing need for alternative energy sources, starting with solar technology and wind technology. In…
20 Nov 2023
How To Do a Prior Art Search Yourself
Some patent attorneys tend to discourage inventors from doing a prior art search on their own. As the…
27 Oct 2023
Building Your IP Strategy for Patent-Intensive Tech Startups – Part 1: Existing IP
This is the first in a four-part blog series on how to build an IP strategy for patent-intensive tech startups.
23 Oct 2024
Patent Ownership vs. Inventorship: Who Really Controls the Rights to a Patent?
This is the first in a two-part blog series on owning and transferring the rights to a patent. (Read Part…
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…
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…