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Blueshift IP Releases White Paper “How AI Is Automating the Inventive Process and Its Impact on the Patent System”
Blueshift IP is pleased to announce the release of its white paper “How AI Is Automating the Inventive Process and Its Impact on the Patent System,” authored by firm co-founder and software patent attorney Robert Plotkin. You can download your complimentary…
Robert Plotkin quoted in Managing IP, “Generative AI Prompts Associate Training Questions”
Industries are finding new ways to use generative AI to improve the way they conduct business, and the legal industry is no exception. Blueshift IP co-founder and software patent expert Robert Plotkin was recently interviewed by Managing IP to provide…
Robert Plotkin, Guest Appearance on “BE THAT LAWYER” Podcast Discusses the Future of Practicing the Law in an Automated World
Automation has created efficiencies across industries, but how will this technology impact the legal profession? Blueshift IP co-founder Robert Plotkin joined Steve Fretzin as a guest on the BE THAT LAWYER podcast to talk about the future of practicing law…
Robert Plotkin, Guest on The CTO Show with Mehmet Podcast Discusses the Impact of AI on Innovation and the Patent System and More
Blueshift IP’s Robert Plotkin joined host Mehmet Gonullu on the podcast The CTO Show with Mehmet to discuss the impact of AI on innovation and the patent system, the potential for AI to replace creative professionals, and the skills necessary…
Robert Plotkin quoted in The New York Times article, “AI is Coming for Lawyers, Again”
Blueshift IP’s Robert Plotkin was interviewed by the New York Times for a story on the potential for artificial intelligence to disrupt the legal industry. Robert was quoted on the ability of the latest generative language models, such as those used…
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The Rise of Quantum Computing: Protecting Quantum Innovations with Patents
Quantum computing is starting to gain mainstream acceptance because of its capability to revolutionize our way of processing information while safeguarding critical data through quantum-safe cryptography solutions. This technology is set to transform many industries, and forward-thinking companies are preparing…
7 Ways to Patent AI Inventions You May Not Have Considered
In its Patent Statistics and Analysis Q1 2022 report, GlobalData noted patent filings for AI-related inventions grew an average of 28% from the first quarter of 2018 to the first quarter of 2022, making it the fastest-growing tech area for…
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Maximizing Value with Intellectual Property
Traditional thinking is that your company’s IP is a cost center and a large one at that. That’s simply not the case. In fact, when IP is strategically invested, it is an asset that can provide significant returns whether it’s…
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Developing Strategic Patent Portfolios for Start-Ups: Tips and Strategies Explored
Technology startups stand to benefit from patents in the form of protection against competitors, increased valuations, and increased ability to obtain funding. Yet startups face many challenges when seeking patent protection, including resource constraints, lack of internal expertise and business…
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The State of AI in 2023
AI experienced a massive boom during the pandemic and continues to grow and shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, AI patents have had an average annual growth of 28% from the first quarter of 2018. Some of the…
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Key Considerations of the Patentability of ML/AI and Software-Based Inventions
Today, the proliferation of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly changing the business landscape. Businesses across all industries have been utilizing ML/AI applications in their day-to-day business operations thus becoming indispensable in keeping a competitive advantage. However,…
Obtaining Strong Software Patents Despite the Ambiguous State of Patent Law
Blueshift IP provides an overview of Section 101 of the US Patent Act and reassures that it is possible to obtain strong, broad, and defensible software patents in the US, despite ambiguities regarding patent eligibility.
Robert Plotkin and Cynthia Gilbert Selected for Inclusion on 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers List
Blueshift IP is delighted to announce that Founding Partners Cynthia Gilbert and Robert Plotkin have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers® List as “Top Rated Intellectual Property” Attorneys published by Thomson Reuters. Each year, no more than five percent of the…
Robert Plotkin Quoted in Law360 Article Regarding Elon Musk’s Comments about Patents
Blueshift IP’s Robert Plotkin spoke with Law360 regarding Elon Musk’s comment about patents in the article “Musk’s Dim View Of Patents Ignores Reality For Most Cos.” The article discusses Musk’s statements made during a television show that “patents are for the…
As Use of Robotics Increases, AI Patents Become More Critical
Companies and their employees are under growing pressure to perform more effectively and efficiently. Increasingly, they are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and robots to go beyond the limits of human capabilities and build their competitive edge. And it is…
Intro to the Metaverse
Talking about the metaverse in 2022 sounds a little like talking about the world wide web in 1985. Although still in its crawling stage, the metaverse is ripe with opportunity for those who grasp its potential and move forward to…
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Web 3.0: The Next Frontier In Our Online Journey
Our internet journey has taken us from a “read-only” web with static pages that shared information and rudimentary hyperlinks to today’s “read-write” ability to create your own experiences such as networking, shopping, and completing a doctor’s visit. Web 3.0, the…
Trade Secrets v. Patents: Choosing the Right Kind of IP to Maximize Protection
Patents are investments that can create long-term value, especially when combined in a comprehensive and strategic portfolio. Patents benefit their owners by granting two decades of legal protection — a significant amount of time in light of how rapidly technology…
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An Introduction to the Metaverse
Facebook’s recent decision to change its name to Meta brought instant worldwide awareness to the term “Metaverse,” which refers to a virtual world in which we can explore, play, work, and create. The metaverse can also extend into the physical…
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AI in Robotics
As the demand for the efficient consumption and purchase of goods and services increases, so does the pressure to create products that operate at optimum efficiencies and beyond the level of human skills. Enter the world of robotics! AI is…
