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Can software user interfaces be patented?
When discussing patent protection for software innovations, many people often think in terms of automation or production — that is,…
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…
20 Apr 2023
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.
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.
30 Aug 2020
The More You Know: Leveraging Institutional Knowledge in Patent Portfolio Management
Those who can effectively manage both the technical content of their patent applications — as well as the cultural, relational, and contextual “stories” behind them — are in a better position to maximize the value of their patent portfolio.
22 Jul 2020
Patenting in a Pandemic: 4 Key Strategies for Managing Patent Portfolios in 2020
In the chaos of the global Coronavirus pandemic, tech companies are facing extraordinary challenges. We discuss how tech leaders can develop smart strategies for managing patent portfolios in turbulent times.
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…
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…