Over the last few decades, the world has seen a range of commercially successful products. This is especially true in the pharma sector, as blockbuster drugs yield exceedingly high revenues. The main reason for the commercial success of these drugs is the fact that the underlying active ingredients are protected by patents. Hence, the drug can be sold exclusively. After…
SEP Litigation Trends and Licensing Realities Join us for this special 90 minute webinar! Approved for 1.8 CLE in Missouri, Pending 90 minutes CLE in Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee! In order for the full potential and promise of autonomous vehicles to be recognized, it will be critical for automakers to create vehicles that communicate with each other in real time, without…
What’s in a name? Far more than most businesses realize! Your business name, logo, and overall brand is how people will identify with your goods and services, so you want to have one, clear identity. That identity and brand should be shared and viewed consistently around the world to the greatest extent possible. Just like domestic U.S. trademarks are not…
Wherever there is money being made there will be market entrants. An uncomfortable corollary: Where there is a lot of money being made, criminal penalties are modest and the risk of being caught is negligible, scammers, criminals, and opportunities prey on those who are not vigilant. And that sums up the world of brand abuse in a nutshell. Penalties for…
Data is the New Bacon: What are your data goals, how do you mine the right data, and what do you do with it once you have it? Data, like bacon, is a wonderful thing. It is universally loved, and it goes well with everything. But even too much of a good thing can still be too much. In…
Gone are the days when businesses made tough decisions based on anecdotes and gut feelings. Right now, decisions need to be based on data and hard facts. The estimated total sum of data held in online storage between Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook alone is an astonishing 1.2 million terabytes. Some estimates place the amount of data on the Internet…
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) are both seeing a rise in the number of patents filed in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. What can be patented in each of these jurisdictions? Join Gene Quinn, patent attorney and the founder of IPWatchdog.com, for a webinar discussion relating to what types of life sciences innovations…
In 2018, Allied Market Research valued the global mobile app marketplace at $106 billion. It is projected to nearly quadruple in size by 2026 and reach $407 billion. With such a large and exponentially growing marketplace, consumers face infringing apps, publishers of questionable integrity, and opportunistic— even criminal— actors. Is your company ready for the “wild west” nature of the…
Today, automobiles are more than just transportation devices. Automobiles are hotspots with entertainment systems, state of the art communications capabilities, and cutting edge displays that do far more than navigation. Consumers expect the latest safety, connectivity and automation in their vehicles, and traditional automotive companies are in fierce and steady competition with tech giants. The rapid pace of innovation in the…
For a patent owner seeking to enforce one— or many— patents, understanding the web of jurisdictions available to them can be difficult. While all jurisdictions offer a variety of opportunities and advantages, none is ideal. In order to make a strong strategic decision, it is imperative that patent owners understand the balance between risks and benefits for each jurisdiction. The…
Everyone wants to be ahead of the game when it comes to innovation, but not all organizations approach this task with the creativity and imagination required to stay ahead. This becomes all the more poignant when we consider the speed of innovation, which is only moving faster and faster every day. For better or worse, many of the executives tasked…
A well-functioning Operations Team brings people, processes and technology together, connecting the dots in a well-coordinated orchestra. To accomplish this coordination, you need your Operations Team to function quickly, create solutions, fill gaps and mitigate risks, both known and unknown. Establishing best practices for IP capabilities and proficiencies and operating seamlessly in the background allow IP teams to do what…
Examiner interviews are one of the most powerful tools to help both inventors and examiners understand and overcome specific issues during prosecution. Direct discussions between an applicant and an examiner can help bridge the gap between misunderstandings of prior art, the invention, or statements in the specification. Join Gene Quinn, President & CEO of IPWatchdog.com and twice named one of the…
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The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is becoming an increasingly important tool for companies all around the world, with strategic use on the rise for a variety of reasons. Did you know, for example, that if you proceed to PCT Chapter II at a cost of $600 and choose the U.S. as your searching authority, your National Stage fees for Examination…