Author: Adhip
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Track One Prioritized Examination: A Good Choice for Patent Applicants?
Time matters in innovation. In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, waiting 2–3 years for a patent decision can derail funding, delay market entry, or leave a core invention exposed to copycats. That’s why more companies—and especially startup innovators—are turning to the USPTO’s Track One Prioritized Examination program. Launched in 2011, Track One offers a way around…
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The Critical Role of Intellectual Property in Venture Capital-Backed Companies Entering the M&A Landscape
In today’s world, the most valuable things a business owns often can’t be touched. They’re not machines or buildings. They’re ideas. Software, algorithms, brand identity, patented designs—these are the real drivers of value now. And when it comes to venture capital-backed companies preparing for mergers or acquisitions, intellectual property (IP) isn’t just a legal checkbox.…
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Reclaiming Creativity and Ownership: How Modern Tools Are Reinventing Patent Protection for Universities
In a world where innovation moves faster than legal systems can track, the link between creativity and ownership is more vulnerable than ever. Inventors today aren’t just battling technical complexity—they’re navigating a fragmented patent process, rising prosecution costs, and a legal environment where true ownership feels increasingly out of reach. But a quiet shift is…
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Evaluating AI Solutions for Patent Management: A Tactical Checklist for Legal Teams
AI is no longer a buzzword in patent management—it’s infrastructure. From patent search to drafting to competitive monitoring, AI is now part of daily operations for many legal teams. But with dozens of tools on the market, and each claiming to revolutionize workflows, one big question remains: 1. Quality and Capabilities: Starting With Simple, Ending…
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How to Convert Scientific Publications to Patent Applications in University Technology Transfer Offices
University technology transfer offices (TTOs) play a vital role in turning innovative research into patents that can fuel commercial success. University Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic research and commercial application. One of the most significant challenges they face is effectively managing intellectual property (IP) to maximize…
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Unlocking IP Expertise: Online Programs for IP Management Professionals
Businesses rely on intellectual property (IP) to safeguard their brands, creative works, and innovative ideas. This is where IP management professionals come in. They help businesses protect and manage their IP assets, which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. By preventing the unauthorized use of IP assets, these professionals help ensure that the company…
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Ethical Considerations in the Use of AI for Patent Prosecution
Picture this scenario: You’re a patent prosecutor and your new client, Alex, has developed a groundbreaking AI-driven app that personalizes learning for students with disabilities and education more accessible to them. It’s your job as a patent lawyer to help Alex patent his app to protect his idea and ensure that it’s not copied by…
