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Why It’s Important Not To Write Your Own Software Patent
I encounter many potential clients who assume that the work of a patent attorney is primarily to put the client’s description of their invention into “legal language,” to fill out the appropriate forms, and then to submit the results to…
How To Obtain Software Patents Faster – Part 3
This is the third part in a three part series on how to obtain software patents more quickly than is normally possible. The approach that we describe here is described in more detail in our article on the leading patent…
How To Obtain Software Patents Faster – Part 2
One of the most common complaints that companies have about the patenting process is that it is too slow, especially for software patents. Fortunately, there are some infrequently used methods for obtaining software patents much more quickly than the norm,…
How To Obtain Software Patents Fast – Part 1
One of the most common complaints that companies have about the patenting process is that it is too slow, especially for software patents. Fortunately, there are some infrequently used methods for obtaining software patents much more quickly than the norm,…
Why hiring a specialised Software Patent Attorney is important
I have found over the years that many high tech executives and managers very understandably assume that if they have a patent attorney who’s been doing a great job for them on their mechanical or electrical or chemical inventions over…
How Patents Can Defend Your Company Against Lawsuits
Many high tech business executives have told me over the years that they don’t obtain patents and don’t think patents have value for their company because they don’t ever plan to sue anyone for patent infringement. This common but flawed…
One Huge Mistake That Could Invalidate Your Patent
After your company has made a significant investment of time and money in obtaining a patent, the last thing you want to happen is for your patent to be invalidated because of a mistake that could have been avoided. In this…
4 Myths About Provisional Patent Applications
You’ve likely heard about provisional patent applications… But do you really understand what a provisional patent application is and what protection it provides—and doesn’t provide—to your company? This is how many companies waste their money handling provisional patent applications the…
Proven Techniques to Maximize Value in Strategic Patenting
Not all patent law firms are created equal. When you decide to pursue a patent for your invention (or on behalf of your company), you’re faced with a range of choices – and to get the most out of your…
Why It’s Important to Identify The Hidden Value of Software Patents
You may have “invisible gold” right under your nose. Like many other companies, you could be missing out on lucrative opportunities to sell or license software patents. The good news is that you don’t have to be in the dark…
