How Incubator and Accelerator Programs Can Help Startups Succeed
If you’re a startup, incubator and accelerator programs can be an invaluable resource.
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USPTO Extends Combined Patent Search Pilot Program with Japanese Patent Office and Korean Intellectual Property Office
The United States Patent Office has announced an expansion of the Collaborative Search Pilot Program beginning November 1, 2022. This announcement signals the beginning of phase three of the pilot program, which will last until 2024.
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How Does a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) Work?
Fundraising with SAFEs can be a great alternative to conventional debt financing or the uncertainty of an early equity round that is improperly priced, and should be considered by any early stage company who is trying to raise money in a fast, flexible, and appealing way to investors without having to complete a formal company valuation.
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My New Invention Has Many Uses – Do I Need Multiple Patents?
A single invention (for example – an automated cleaning robot) may have many different innovations (let’s call them ‘components’) making up the entire invention. Inventors often struggle to decide if separate patent application filings are necessary for each innovation.
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Combining Multiple Inventions into a Single Patent Application: Risks vs. Cost Savings
What are the potential cost savings and risks associated with combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application? While it may be tempting to save on filing fees, this strategy can lead to licensing and sale issues, public disclosure concerns, and invalidity risks.
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Electronic Signatures: Key Aspects for E-Signature Enforceability
With the growing adoption of e-signatures, questions and concerns have arisen regarding their legality, admissibility, and security
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New Developments in Korean Patent Law
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has introduced a series of important changes to the country’s patent examination process, aimed at accelerating approvals, extending patent terms, and updating trademark, design, and utility model legislation.
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Your Intellectual Property Attorney Can be Located in a Different State
Did you know that your intellectual property attorney can be located anywhere in the United States? This is because most relevant intellectual property laws, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, are federal laws, which are the same throughout the country.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Explained
SBIR stands for Small Business Innovation Research. This federally funded program encourages innovation and technological advancement in areas that align with national interests. Various federal agencies administer the program to partner with small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) to provide initial funding for researching and commercializing these new technologies.
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Leveraging Intellectual Property Holding Companies to Protect and Exploit your IP Assets
Many software and product companies, whether through licensing or commercialization of intellectual property products and services, are being built predominantly upon their intellectual property. Moreover, intellectual property plays a fundamental role in companies’ investment decisions. Intellectual property can be used as collateral to obtain financing, for valuation purposes in an equity offering, and can be the impetus for a merger or acquisition.
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