A Quick PAS Primer – Patents play an important role in protecting products that are out in the marketplace, or are soon to be introduced. Keeping a watchful eye on the patent […]
Scanning the Horizon – The Setup and Use of a Patent Alert Service
The International Trade Commission – Another Venue for Patent Enforcement
Patent Enforcement via Litigation in Court – In the United States, a patent owner’s protection from patent infringement is codified in 35 U.S.C. § 271(a), which states, “Whoever without authority makes, uses, […]
Strategic Use of Continuation Applications
The Basic Tool – If you have filed a patent application in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the application is currently pending, the filing of a continuation application can […]
Get a Loan Using Your Intellectual Property
Freeing Up Value or Locking Up Your Assets? Security Agreements and Assignments – A patent is owned by the inventor(s), absent an agreement to the contrary. This is a fundamental principle of […]
Do You Really Need a Patent?
Yes, If You Can Make a Business Case For One. Misfit Toys and Misfit Patents In this column, our third in a series of business related patent topics, we address the question, […]
Developing a Patent Strategy for Your Business – Building Value
Why a Patent Strategy? A patent is a legal instrument that allows you to exclude others from making, using, or selling your patented invention. A patent is a limited monopoly, limited to […]
Intellectual Property Valuation
This article discusses the valuation of intellectual property assets, including patents, for purposes such as intellectual property management, the sale and purchase of patents, mergers and acquisitions, and technology licensing. Applications of […]
Patent License Agreement Audits – Ensuring the Reward for Innovation
Patent license agreements are vitally important to many companies. A patent royalty payment goes straight to the bottom line, unlike product sales where materials and overhead must be taken out first. So […]
