“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…
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…