Intellectual property strategy
Optimize your intellectual property strategy by using a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. In theory, the different categories of … Read more
patents
Patents and printed matter
Printed matter (text, symbols, images) usually falls under copyright law and not patent law. The exception — when the printed matter improves … Read more
Startup IP due diligence
Startup investors know that they are mostly investing in just your IP. So get your IP ownership situation under control before due diligence starts.
Patent & trademark annuity fees
It is easy to lose patents and trademarks by forgetting to pay their annuity (maintenance) fees. Set up your automatic reminder systems … Read more
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA)
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) can help preserve business trade secrets and other confidential information. But don’t expect your attorney to sign one. Businesses … Read more
Patent appeal process and procedures
The patent appeal process allows an applicant to bypass an examiner and request that the Patent Trials and Appeal Board (PTAB) independently … Read more