Understanding US Patent Restrictions
One of the first interactions with the US Patent Office can be the issuance of a scary looking restriction requirement. This article demystifies the process.
The Essence of Invention
Inventors and business owners are often their worst enemy when it comes to getting the right level of protection for their invention.
The Goldilocks Zone of patent drafting results in a Statement of Invention (SOI) in a patent specification that is broad enough that it captures the broadest commercial opportunities and narrow enough to be valid. The SOI is a single sentence that ideally defines a single difference between the invention to be protected and what is already out there. And unless the patent is just for deterrent purposes, that difference should give a competitive edge.
First Steps Towards World Domination
Worldwide IP filings are generally not affordable or necessary for most businesses. Here are tips on how to choose your countries wisely.
Convincing the Board
Getting buy-in at Board level to have an IP-centric approach can be tricky. Some key considerations around how to achieve this are given
The 3Cs Formula
Applying the 3Cs is a simple approach that can break down a complex situation.such as the launch of a new project.
Sharpening Your Edge
The first step to making the most of your intangible assets is identifying which ones give you your competitive edge. Think about why customers come to you and why they keep coming back.
You will usually find that the reasons are intangible assets - which will fall into four main categories - each of which having a different strategy associated with them.
3 Reasons to SHHH!
Want to tell the world about your great idea or new project? Don’t! Confidentiality is the first step to maximising the potential of your project.