Patent Law News + Insights

The golden opportunity of my professional life came in 2003. 

I was admitted to the PhD program at MIT, and through a series of unexpected events, I ended up landing a position as a research assistant in David Cory’s lab. David’s group had recently...

Internet of Things devices are flooding the everyday tech landscape. From smart voice assistants to in-store beacons, companies are constantly creating new ways to collect data and improve customer experiences. 

Cloud-based data centers have been...

Foreign patent filings are expensive. Tech startups are always operating on a budget, so if you’re a tech startup operator, you may have to make difficult decisions about whether and where to foreign file. 

This is the final post in a four-part blog series that examines the IP due diligence process for tech startups and provides insight on due diligence as part of a company’s patent strategy. Read part one, part two and part three.

If you’re an...

This is the third in a four-part blog series that examines the IP due diligence process for tech startups and provides insight on due diligence as part of a company’s patent strategy. Read part one, part two, and part four.

When you’re starting any...

Emerging technologies such as quantum computing and blockchain technology are increasingly impacting IP lawyers' work across diverse practice areas, from drafting and prosecuting patents to enforcing intellectual property rights.

As a patent lawyer...

This is the second in a four-part blog series that examines the IP due diligence process for tech startups and provides insight on due diligence as part of a company’s patent strategy. Readpart one,part threeandpart four.

This is the first in a four-part blog series that examines the IP due diligence process for tech startups and provides insight on due diligence as part of a company’s patent strategy. Read part two, part three and part four.

We’re starting a new...

When drafting their patent applications, inventors often want to be very gratuitous in explaining what others before them have developed. 

Inventors often wonder whether the number of claims can affect the overall strength and value of their patent.