September 18, 2019
Should You Pass on a Patent?
Sometimes a patent does not make business sense. It’s a conversation I have frequently with potential and existing clients, and after a brief discussion, drawing attention to important issues they should consider, they often arrive at the conclusion that it’s not worth it.
September 11, 2019
What to Do When YOU Get a Cease and Desist
If you’re on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter, here are a few things to know and keep in mind.
August 28, 2019
Protecting IP in the Food & Beverage Industry
You might be surprised to learn that you might not really need a patent in the food and beverage industry. In fact, depending on the type of product you are pursuing, patent protection may not even be viable.
August 14, 2019
Can You Patent Faulty IP? Theranos Did, and It Made Them Rich.
The Theranos scandal made headlines last year. It gained a spot in nearly every respected publication, from podcasts to its own documentary. If you’ve somehow missed all the hoopla, here are the basics.
August 7, 2019
Selling Your Company? The Exit Strategy That Doesn’t Involve Giving Up Your IP Rights
Determining how best to monetize your intellectual property should take into account the IP owner’s desired goals and future plans. Before deciding on an exit strategy, understand the nature of the technology, the patent landscape, and the path towards continued success.
July 31, 2019
My Brush With Big-Law Burnout
My path to founding Neugeboren O’Dowd required some personal trauma. And while my story in “Big Law” is my own, and might have some unique situational idiosyncrasies, the underlying plot is not out of the ordinary.
July 17, 2019
3 Ways Blockchain Will Change Intellectual Property Law
Blockchain technology is no longer limited to Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrency. Now, it also provides a way for you to protect your intellectual property. Here are three ways we expect blockchain to change IP law in the future.
June 26, 2019
Worried About Product Copycats? 5 Patent Tips to Get Ahead of the Fast Followers
When your idea is really, really good, it’s almost inevitable that someone is going to copy it. Retroactive legal action is difficult and expensive, so follow these patent tips to get ahead of product copycats, knockoffs, and fast followers.