Al Etheridge joins Founders Legal®
Atlanta, GA — Al Etheridge of Atlanta Patent Service (APS) joins Founders Legal® as Director of Patent Search and Scientific Advisor.
Judicial Interpretations Signal Improvements to Chinese Patent Rights
China’s Supreme People’s Court formally amended and published five judicial interpretations related to intellectual property rights.
SEC Modernizing Private Securities Offerings
The amendments adopted by the SEC should serve to lower the barrier for smaller companies to engage with investors in the private markets and to raise capital from a wider pool of investors. These amendments will also simplify future exempt offerings by eliminating certain potential pitfalls and causes for unnecessary uncertainty. The new amendments, while not seemingly groundbreaking, demonstrate that the SEC is open to continually adapting to the times to facilitate better functioning private markets and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses.
Artificial Intelligence is Growing Exponentially
Growth of A.I. Patents in the U.S. Shows Promise for Revolutionary Inventions The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) suggests that artificial intelligence has the potential to be the next revolutionary invention, according to their new report. The report showcases the exponential growth and diffusion of Artificial Intelligence within patented technologies from 1978-2018. Notably,…
Examiner’s Amendments: Why You Should and Should Not Accept
Arguably the most fulfilling moment of patent prosecution is the moment you receive a Notice of Allowance in your inbox. Great news – but – just as you might have thought you were done with patent expenses… be prepared to make some difficult decisions if you’re on a limited budget.
This article explores the filing of a continuation application – with a list of advantages…
Starting a Company: Do I Need an LLC?
In forming a company with more than one owner, a question that typically comes up is, “how do I structure my relationship with my partners?” or “What are the different forms of business ownership and organization?” The concern is usually about making things fair when partners contribute different things in return for their stake in…
The Korean Republic Now Ranking 10th in the Global Innovation Index
Intellectual Property Trends Korean IP Counsel and Founders Legal retained associates, Kim, Hong & Associates, provides insight on the latest Intellectual Property application trends, noting, “an increase in the number of applications is remarkable in the untact (which means contactless environment) industrial field.” The firm continues, “While a negative economic growth in the worldwide major…
New Civil Code to Reinforce Intellectual Property Protection in China
Article 1185 introduces punitive damages “for those who willfully infringe other’s intellectual property, and when the circumstance is serious, the infringed has the right to claim for punitive damages.”
FAQ: Why File a Continuation?
Arguably the most fulfilling moment of patent prosecution is the moment you receive a Notice of Allowance in your inbox. Great news – but – just as you might have thought you were done with patent expenses… be prepared to make some difficult decisions if you’re on a limited budget.
This article explores the filing of a continuation application – with a list of advantages…
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