Contractor ownership of IP
The ownership rules for copyrights, patents, and other IP vary depending on if the IP creator is an employee or an independent … Read more
IP Strategy
Continuation applications
Don’t like having your own inventions used against you? Before your patent issues, consider filing a continuation application.
Open source software licenses for startups
Some open source software licenses can be harmful, so consider your business model before choosing what type of open source software to use.
Patent non-publication requests
Patent non-publication requests are particularly useful for business method type software patents, because you can preserve your work as a trade secret if you don’t get a patent.
Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area
Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area have a worldwide reputation for innovation. But is there any subjective evidence for this? … Read more