Category: IP Strategy

What is wrong with filing cheap patents? It’s one thing to tell folks that cheap patents can lead to irreversible damage, but it’s quite another…

Do patents matter? Some say patents are worthless. Don’t even bother, they argue, and focus on selling products instead. Others say patents matter. If patents…

Do you need to find a new patent lawyer? Existing relationships are sticky. Like glue, we tend to stick to an existing relationship with a…

Is it too late for you to file a patent? Did you miss a patent filing deadline? Or, did you not even know that patents…

Will you need to argue to get your utility patent application allowed? Nine out of ten utility patent applications will get rejected at least once.…

Should you try to file a patent yourself? Should you file a utility patent application yourself? Would your utility patent application enjoy a higher success…

Are there inexpensive ways to enforce trademarks? Yes, it is possible to enforce trademarks without much money. You need to know how to use certain…

No patents: What are your options against product copies? It’s understandable. You come up with a new product idea, but feel unsure about whether it…

Patent your idea or keep it secret? If this question has crossed your mind, I’m willing to venture that your product or idea is not…

When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two…

Should the patent owner be you as an individual or your company? Startups frequently ask whether their patent should be owned by the company or…

What does it mean to protect intellectual property? Now that we know what intellectual property is, let’s talk about how to protect intellectual property. The…