How To Select A Patent Attorney
How to Select a Patent Attorney Why is it that a patent attorney always seems to want to get a patent for you? It is not just because he has to put his kids through college, it is because of the liability to which he is exposed. The best way to select a patent attorney…
Read MoreOwn or Rent? Exclusive Licenses Can Be Better Than Owning Patents Outright
Own or Rent? Exclusive Licenses Can Be More Valuable Than Owning Patents Outright. Patents encapsulate the hopes and dreams of a company and many investors, CEOs, and inventors have a negative gut reaction about not “owning” their patents. For some reason, “owning” their patents is a deeply emotional issue, but it should not be. Sophisticated…
Read MoreStartup Patent Portfolio Roadmap
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Roadmap For A Startup’s Portfolio A startup’s patent portfolio can be thought of in two distinct patent types: prophetic patents and non-prophetic. Non-prophetic patents can also be thought of as “data-driven” patents. Prophetic patents are a necessary evil, but they can be very damaging to a startup when used badly. Prophetic patents are those that…
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