Entrepreneurs: Ask 2 Simple Questions to Determine Whether IP Strategy is Critical to Your New Business Venture
Intellectual property (\”IP\”) is often a subject that is \”out of sight, out of mind\” for entrepreneurs who are launching […]
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An Introduction to Patent Monetization Resources for Corporations and Entrepreneurs
For corporations and entrepreneurs seeking to monetize their un- or under-utilized patent rights for the first time, it can be
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How a Patent Strategy Focused Only on Obtaining the Lowest Cost Patents May Reveal a Company\’s Future Inability to Remain Viable
Commentators like me frequently rail against what we view as the often unnecessarily high cost of obtaining patent protection. In
A Consumer Product Company\’s Costly Patent Lesson: It\’s Not Enough to Protect the Invention, the Innovation Must Also be Patented
A SVP at a large consumer products company recently expressed frustration that he cannot bring a patent infringement lawsuit even
What is an IP Strategist? A Lawyer Who is Not Afraid to Say No
As a self-described \”Recovering Patent Lawyer,\” I am now effectively an outside observer of the way the patent business is
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How Asking One Fundamental Business Question Can Reduce Expense and Improve Business Outcome of Patent Litigation
While a majority of companies consider the cost of obtaining patent protection an essential element of the product and technology
Confessions of a \”Recovering Patent Attorney\” and Why I Have Joined the Growing Ranks of IP Strategists
I often facetiously refer to myself as a \”recovering patent attorney.\” This somewhat tongue-in-cheek phrase seems appropriate to my present
Do You Know Your Company Needs Strategic In-House IP Counsel, But Think You Can\’t Afford It? One Company\’s Solution is Hiring Part-Time Counsel
Analysts say that the current economic downturn will likely last at least until early 2010. While this no doubt seems
Companies Adopting Open Innovation Methodologies Must Incorporate Patent Information for Maximum Value Creation
Open Innovation is unquestionably becoming a \”hot\” area of focus for U.S. companies, especially in the current economic climate in
Patent Monetization Can be a New Source of Revenue for Your Company: Make Sure You Know the Critical Steps for Success
As corporate revenues continue decreasing as a result of consumer and corporation belt-tightening, many businesses now seek to extract revenue