Patents are more than safeguards against competitors: They’re often attractive to investors and provide a competitive edge in saturated markets. In addition, they enable licensing opportunities and pave the way for an eventual exit. This article outlines actionable strategies for startups to maximize the value of their patent portfolios while operating on tight budgets, ensuring their innovations not only survive, but thrive. 

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Photo of Chinh H. Pham Chinh H. Pham

Chinh H. Pham is Co-Chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig and is an intellectual property attorney with experience in the strategic creation, implementation and protection of IP rights for technology and life science clients, including those in

Chinh H. Pham is Co-Chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig and is an intellectual property attorney with experience in the strategic creation, implementation and protection of IP rights for technology and life science clients, including those in the areas of software, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, video gaming, nanotechnologies, medical devices, electro-mechanical devices, telecommunications, data mining, and electronic commerce. He can be reached at chinh.pham@gtlaw.com.

Photo of Joshua I. Rudawitz Joshua I. Rudawitz

Joshua I. Rudawitz has more than 15 years of multifaceted strategic intellectual property law experience, including as a Primary Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Josh focuses his practice on the strategic development of IP portfolios in fields including

Joshua I. Rudawitz has more than 15 years of multifaceted strategic intellectual property law experience, including as a Primary Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Josh focuses his practice on the strategic development of IP portfolios in fields including medical and mechanical devices; consumer electronics; software and mobile applications; and business and commercial methods. He can be reached at rudawitzj@gtlaw.com.