A few days ago, I posted an article bemoaning the current state of the U.S. patent system. While that article makes an important point or two about today’s patent system, and while it discusses a mission-critical, IP strategy that is…
Why Your Brand Can Hedge Against an Uncertain Patent System
“The US patent system is mostly broken.” – Me If that diagnosis is wrong, I would venture to say that the current US patent system certainly is dysfunctional; erratic; unpredictable; unreliable. It can cost a King’s Ransom to even try…
Interview by Shawn D. Andrews: What Does a Reputable Intellectual Property Attorney Want in a Paralegal?
I am honored to have been interviewed by Shawn D. Andrews regarding the important contributions a paralegal can make to an IP-specific legal practice. Shawn: What are 3-5 specific skills an IP paralegal must have in order for you to…
PodCast Announcement: Shawn D. Andrews’ The World of Intellectual Property
I am very happy to have been a guest this week on Shawn D. Andrews’ podcast entitled, The World of Intellectual Property. We discussed topics including: • How IP protection is important to entrepreneurs and corporations; • Why intellectual property…
21 Ways That A Strong Intellectual Property Position Can Help Your Business Grow and Succeed
A strong IP position can often enable a company to recognize one or more of the following benefits; e.g., the ability to: Defend markets (sales); Grow market share (revenues) through product differentiation; Diversify product lines; Increase valuation; Leverage sales; Decrease…
What’s In A Name? (And Five(-ish) Things You Should Consider Regarding Yours)
Hi, Everyone! Today’s topic poses an important question—and perhaps one of the very most important questions—impacting the success of any business: “What is (or what should be) the name of the business?” More accurately, the better question might be, “Does…
Inaugural Post
Hi, Everyone! Thanks for stopping in to read this inaugural post. The first order of business is an advance mea culpa. I’ve never tried to run a blog before, so please bear with me as I get my proverbial legs…