According to the United States Patent Office’s annual report, the average total patent pendency in 2012 for patent applications was 32.4 months. For many patent applicants, this delay is unexpected and may significantly impact future business plans. However, there are
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This Week’s Starting Lineup Brought to You by the NLRB
After a disappointing Saturday loss, a college quarterback returns to practice Monday to find his coach ready and willing to revisit the weekend and remind the quarterback that his starting position and scholarship are on the line. Several days of…
Early Assignment of your Invention as a Method to Maintain Priority Rights in a European Patent Application
By Winstead
The European Patent Office (EPO) has been a desirable venue for seeking patent protection in Europe. For instance, a patent application granted by the EPO can provide patent protection in many European countries, such as the United Kingdom, France, and…
Protection against Business and Legal Risks from the iPhone 5s Security Vulnerabilities
By Michael Pham
The iPhone 5s debuted with a list of new features designed to enhance its users’ experience.[1] Among the list is Touch ID, a form of biometric security that allows users to lock and unlock their iPhone with their…
The Adam Carolla Show v. Patent Trolls
By Michael Pham
Trade Secrets: What an investor or acquirer will want to know.
If you are thinking about raising capital or selling your company, one of the most important questions that the investor or acquirer will want to know is whether you own your IP. One critical part of this is protecting your…
Intellectual Capital Development for Technology Companies, Cost Effective Adjunct to IP
By Winstead
The Global Patent Prosecution Highway – Global Protection on a Budget
By David Gabor
Patent prosecution can be a slow and expensive process. A business or an applicant may wish to accelerate the process of procuring a patent for a number of reasons including, engaging in enforcement activity and reducing investor’s or licensee’s perceived…
Patent Trolls, Defensive Groups, and Pooling
By Winstead
A common topic of patent reform discussions are patent trolls.[1] Patent trolls, who often gather patent portfolios and assert patents against others in an effort to collect licensing fees or patent infringement damages, are often criticized as a flaw…
Anti-Dilution Provisions – A New Twist
We are all familiar with the modified ratchet and full ratchet anti-dilution provisions that relate to subsequent down rounds in the financing of start-up and emerging growth companies. A new twist on anti-dilution provisions is raising its head and, according…