Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analysis is one of the most important activities in patent practice, but it is also one of the most time-consuming. Patent professionals often spend countless hours reviewing search… read more →
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future topic for patent professionals. It is becoming an essential tool that is transforming how patents are searched, drafted, examined, and managed. I… read more →
There are two main types of searches available: Screening searches on WIPO Global Brand Database, TMView and/or ASEAN TMview For multijurisdictional filings, it is a good idea to start with… read more →
The landscape of patent litigation is markedly different between the United States (US) and other jurisdictions, especially the territory that is covered by the Unified Patent Court (UPC), which is… read more →
Here is gem that is not easy to find if you do not know where to look. It actually sits on Youtube. Dr. Christian A. Mohr and Dr. Martin Wilming… read more →
This is where I am coming from: in my 4×4 Innovation Strategy matrix, IP protection is vital, especially for non-incremental innovation projects. You surely remember that my 4×4 Innovation Strategy… read more →
This is where I am coming from: having seen so many successful and unsuccessful innovations, I wanted to find out what makes the difference between the two. There are so… read more →
Potential clients frequently ask if they can successfully sell or license their patents; unfortunately, the answer is, far more often than not, “no.” Continue reading here.
Gone are the days where inventions are created by a single inventor. With technological advances across fields of science that did not even exist a mere 100 years ago, it… read more →
Here we want to highlight the importance of the so called “grace period”, which is provided for in some jurisdictions. The question we often face is whether a grace period… read more →