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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,…
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, they…
14 Dec 2017
4 STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN AN EXISTING PATENT PORTFOLIO
Last month, we published a blog post on the basics of launching a successful patent portfolio. That post was geared…
9 Nov 2017
THE VALUE OF PATENT APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH-TECH COMPANIES
In an earlier post, we explained why a high-tech business needs patents — that is, issued patents that…
21 Sep 2017
9 FACTORS AFFECTING THE COST OF PATENT PROTECTION
If you’re running a tech company, you’ll inevitably find yourself asking: How much does it cost to file a patent application?…
9 Aug 2017
9 COMMON MISTAKES STARTUPS MAKE DURING THE PATENT PROCESS
For any tech company, filing a patent application is an important step if you want to protect and commercialize your…
31 Jul 2017
7 REASONS YOUR HIGH-TECH BUSINESS NEEDS PATENTS
Conventional wisdom suggests that businesses that innovate should also take every available step to protect their work — such as…
13 Jul 2017
SHOULD WE FILE A PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION?
Depending on who you talk to, you might hear that filing a provisional patent application is always a mistake, or…
13 Oct 2016
THREE THINGS TECH FOUNDERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PATENTS
Intellectual property (IP) is a valuable asset for any company, and even more so for tech startups, as patents can…
18 Feb 2016
THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF PATENT GRANTS FOR TECH STARTUPS
If you’re running a tech startup and filing patent applications for your technology, consider the analysis in a recent paper…