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Robert Plotkin Authors Article for IPWatchdog Providing Guidance to Executives on When—and When Not—to Patent
Blueshift IP co-founder and software patent expert Robert Plotkin recently published an article on IPWatchdog providing guidance to executives on when to consider patenting AI systems and their output versus when to consider keeping such innovations trade secrets. Using the parable of…
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Harness the Power of AI While Protecting Your AI-Generated Works
The power and scope of artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a breakneck pace. What does that mean for your brand’s intellectual property? AI tools offer incredible opportunity for companies of all types and sizes, but what risks do you…
Robert Plotkin Authors Article for Law360 about How Lawyers Can Use ChatGPT
Blueshift IP co-founder and patent software expert Robert Plotkin recently authored an article for Law360 titled “Why I Use ChatGPT to Tell Me Things I Already Know.” The article provides readers with tips on the practical application of ChatGPT within…
Robert Plotkin Authors Article for Inc. Magazine about How Software Companies Should Develop and Patent AI-Related Innovations
Blueshift IP co-founder and patent software expert Robert Plotkin recently published an article in Inc., the magazine for entrepreneurs and innovators in business, titled “Patent Law Isn’t Ready for AI. Here’s How to Prepare Your Company.” In the piece, Robert discusses…
Robert Plotkin Authors Article on AI as an Inventor for Reuters, Plus a Bonus Work of Fiction Written by ChatGPT
Blueshift IP co-founder Robert Plotkin recently authored an article for Reuters that takes a unique approach to analyzing the trending question of whether an AI system should be eligible to be named as an inventor on a patent. In the…
Blueshift IP Celebrates and Congratulates our Client, Zapata AI Announcing Its Intention to Go Public With Andretti Acquisition Corp.
Blueshift IP, a boutique patent law firm specializing in strategic patent portfolio development for software patents, is thrilled to announce the news of a definitive business combination agreement that will result in its valued client Zapata AI becoming a U.S.…
Blueshift IP Co-Founder Cynthia Gilbert – Panelist at Annual Meeting of Association of Intellectual Property Firms
Blueshift IP, a patent law firm specializing in computer technology and software patents, is pleased to announce that co-founder Cynthia Gilbert was a panelist at the recent annual meeting of the Association of Intellectual Property Firms (AIPF). The event focused…
Unlocking the Power of Patents to Secure Investment for Software Startup Companies
Funding is the lifeblood of every tech startup, and securing the next round of investment is often one of the major issues keeping startup executives awake at night. After all, it’s a competitive marketplace, one where only the strongest survive.…
Blueshift Founding Partner Robert Plotkin Recognized in 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Blueshift IP is pleased to announce that Founding Partner Robert Plotkin has been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Litigation – Intellectual Property. This marks a significant milestone for Mr. Plotkin, as…
What Startups Need to Know About Patenting Software
Because patents can take years to obtain, startups often delay filing patent applications until they believe they have the time and resources to devote to those patents. Yet, even resource-strapped startups with in-house attorneys can realize several benefits from developing…
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Exploring the AI Patent Landscape: Emerging Top Trends and Shifts to Watch For
Inventions involving artificial intelligence (AI) continue to raise challenges for patentability of AI-related inventions. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court recently rejected an attempt to name an AI system as the sole inventor on a patent application. In light of…
Robert Plotkin Authors “How AI Is Affecting the Patent System” for Westlaw Today
Blueshift IP co-founder and software patent expert Robert Plotkin recently authored an article for Westlaw Today titled “How AI Is Affecting the Patent System.” The piece provides information on real-world applications of artificial intelligence and key challenges that AI raises for the…
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…
