Patent Law News + Insights

Strategic insights and updates on US patent prosecution and global patent portfolio development, for proactive patent professionals and savvy technology executives.

What’s the Difference Between A Patent And a Trade Secret?

August 17, 2017

At Henry Patent Law Firm, we’re often approached by owners of technology-driven startups who want to understand their options for protecting their intellectual property (IP).

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9 Common Mistakes Startups Make During the Patent Process

August 09, 2017

For any tech company, filing a patent application is an important step if you want to protect and commercialize your technology.

But over the course of a long and expensive filing process, it can be all too easy to make a mistake — especially if you...

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Should We File a Provisional Patent Application?

July 13, 2017

Depending on who you talk to, you might hear that filing a provisional patent application is always a mistake, or that it’s the right move every time. Many businesses have questioned whether filing a provisional application is worthwhile — or...

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Three Things Tech Founders Need to Know About Patents

October 13, 2016

Intellectual property (IP) is a valuable asset for any company, and even more so for tech startups, as patents can play a significant role in their ultimate success (as noted here). In fact, a recent report found that startups with patent protection...

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The Positive Impact of Patent Grants for Tech Startups

February 18, 2016

If you’re running a tech startup and filing patent applications for your technology, consider the analysis in a recent paper called “The Bright Side of Patents” by Joan Farre-Mensa, et al.:

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