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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…
18 Apr 2019
CRAFTING AN EFFECTIVE PATENT STRATEGY: HOW DROPBOX BUILT ITS PORTFOLIO
In this blog series, we’re examining how successful startups have approached the patent process, and how those strategies dovetail with…
5 Apr 2019
LIDAR: AN OVERVIEW OF THE PATENT LANDSCAPE
You may have noticed in recent headlines: Bloomberg recently reported that Waymo (owned by Alphabet, the parent company…
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…
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…
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,…
30 Aug 2018
OIL AND GAS TECHNOLOGY: TRENDS IN THE PATENT LANDSCAPE
In recent years, the oil and gas industry has seen a radical shift in the competitive landscape — and businesses…
13 Aug 2018
HOW 3D PRINTING CHALLENGES EXISTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
3D printing isn’t a “new” technology by any means, but it’s fast becoming more affordable and accessible. For one, some…