When there is intellectual property to protect, entrepreneurs often think of patents. But what is a patent? How do you obtain a patent? What does the process entail and cost? This article explores ...

For U.S. startups developing innovative technology, the decision of where and how to file international patents requires a careful balance of strategic considerations versus costs. After filing your ...

Here’s how to know which innovations are truly worth protecting — before putting time and money into filings that may never pay off. Startups often rush into patents — either too early or for ideas ...

Sooner or later, most engineers will create or discover something they believe is patentable. But while these technical professionals know that a patent is a collection of rights related to an ...

Filing a patent can be a costly process, and the costs can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the patent. It is important to understand the various costs associated with filing a patent so ...

For our third and final Biotech Week Boston post, partner Stephen Altieri—one of the many within our 250-member-strong comprehensive cross-practice life sciences team with an advanced scientific ...

Portfolio managers face challenges in selecting drafters who balance cost with quality, amidst complex patent jargon. This article aims to make it easier for portfolio managers to get the quality ...

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For strategical reasons or for some important innovations, it can be practicable to file both invention and utility model applications for the identical technical solution on the same filing day. The ...

“A patent filing strategy for product X should start with analyzing its EBIT/operating income contribution on a country-by-country basis, not by using more ad hoc criteria such as revenue or ...