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Why patents and patent enforcement is so important for startups, scaleups and SMEs?

Why is Patent Enforcement Vital? 🛡️ Let's break it down: 1️⃣ Safeguarding Intellectual Property: Patents secure exclusive rights to your inventions. If someone copies your work, the patent system ensures you're compensated. 2️⃣ Market Dominance: Successful innovations attract imitators. Patents help you maintain your market share by thwarting copycats. 3️⃣ Ensuring Profitability: Defending patents safeguards your investments, ensuring your creations remain profitable. 4️⃣ Reputation Protection: Neglecting patent defense sends a message that you don't value intellectual property. This can harm your reputation and hinder future patent protection. Stay protected, stay profitable, and maintain your stellar reputation in the world of innovation! 🚀💡 #patents #technology European Patent Office #reputationmatters #reputation

UPC insights: trends from the January 2024 caseload report. Following the Unified Patent Court’s (UPC) inaugural report on the caseload of the court from its commencement on 01 June 2023, published on 21 December 2023, the UPC has published an updated report, supplemented with caseload data up until 31 January 2024: https://dycip.com/4bR1zcN This article, written by European patent attorneys Sophie Slater and Stephen Solomon, supplements our ongoing series of articles reviewing the trends of the UPC and unitary patents. #unitarypatent #upc #unifiedpatentcourt #upctrends

UPC insights: trends from the January 2024 caseload report. Following the Unified Patent Court’s (UPC) inaugural report on the caseload of the court from its commencement on 01 June 2023, published on 21 December 2023, the UPC has published an updated report, supplemented with caseload data up until 31 January 2024: https://dycip.com/4bR1zcN This article, written by European Patent Attorneys Sophie Slater and Stephen Solomon, supplements our ongoing series of articles reviewing the trends of the UPC and unitary patents. #unitarypatent #upc #unifiedpatentcourt #upctrends

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Discover the five key types of patent infringement and how to protect your innovations! From direct and indirect infringement to willful, literal, and the Doctrine of Equivalents, understanding these concepts is vital for safeguarding your intellectual property. Ensure your product or process doesn't infringe on existing patents. Contact Wissen Research for comprehensive patent infringement services today! 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭: https://lnkd.in/dkWhnDz7 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: info@wissenresearch.com #PatentInfringement #IPProtection #PatentLaw #WissenResearch #IntellectualProperty #DirectInfringement #IndirectInfringement #WillfulInfringement #LiteralInfringement #DoctrineOfEquivalents #PatentProtection #InnovationSecurity #PatentServices #IPServices

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the extension of the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program. This program enables eligible first-time filers to have their patent applications expedited out-of-turn and receive prompt initial written feedback from patent examiners, referred to as the "first office action." The primary objective of this program is to provide emerging innovators with expedited feedback, facilitating the acceleration of their product-to-market timeline. The extended pilot program is effective from March 11, 2024, until either March 11, 2025, or the point at which the USPTO grants a total of 1,000 petitions under the program, whichever comes first. At Lee & Hayes, we stand ready to assist you with your patent registration requirements. Contact us today to obtain comprehensive support in safeguarding your inventions. https://bit.ly/LeeHayes #LeeHayesLaw #TheBusinessOfIP #intellectualproperty #inventor #americaninventor #USPTO #PatentLaw #Innovation #PatentRegistration #EmergingInnovators

Where is it important to file for patent protection today?    When I started my career in patent law, you could decide to only patent in the United States. Patents outside of the U.S. were nice, but not necessarily required for global monetization (with some exceptions of course).    That's no longer the case.    Now, whenever I speak with people on the business side of IP, I ask them: What is the value of the U.S. side of a portfolio versus the rest?   During our panel on the state of patent monetization worldwide, patent broker Louis Carbonneau of Tangible IP, Daniel Papst of Papst Licensing, and Convida consultant Matteo Sabattini, Ph.D., MBA weighed in on the good, bad, and ugly of patent licensing and assertion trends.    We explored:   —   Who is buying patent portfolios and why  —   The inability to meaningfully define a non-practicing entity —   LOT (License on Transfer) network participation and its impact on patent value —   The urgent need for patent owners to tell their stories     We hold this panel on the first day of IPWatchdog LIVE every year because it sets the tone for conversations to come.    IPWatchdog LIVE is for a global audience.    Thank you to everyone who traveled far and wide to be there with us in-person! 
#IPWatchdog #patents #intellectualproperty #innovation

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: 𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗧𝗢'𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲! The USPTO has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that could significantly alter the landscape of patent practice with respect to terminal disclaimers. Here’s a deeper look into what’s changing and how it might affect you: 1) If a patent connected by a terminal disclaimer is invalidated due to prior art, all associated patents could also lose enforceability. This is a big shift from evaluating patents individually to looking at them as a group. 2) This rule could discourage filing patents for minor tweaks of inventions, pushing innovators to focus on more significant and distinct innovations to avoid possible enforceability issues. 3) The USPTO aims to encourage competition and cut down the high costs tied to challenging several similar patents. By connecting the enforceability of related patents, fighting these patents in court could become simpler and cheaper. 4) Patent applicants might need to rethink their approaches, considering more comprehensive initial claims or preparing for more robust defenses against double patenting rejections. As these proposed changes could transform fundamental aspects of patent strategy and enforcement, staying ahead of these changes is crucial. How do you see these changes impacting your practice or industry? #PatentLaw #USPTO #IntellectualProperty #GreyB #CompetitiveStrategy #TerminalDisclaimer 📊🔍

Planning a patent portfolio is a strategic approach to manage and protect your inventions through the filing and acquisition of multiple patents. It involves identifying and prioritizing inventions or innovations that are critical to the business's long-term goals and competitive advantage. The goal of planning a patent portfolio is to create a comprehensive and well-organized collection of patents that provides maximum protection for the company's intellectual property and supports its business objectives. In addition to patent prosecution, our team provides patent portfolio planning and analysis, advice on strategic decisions, and opinions on infringement, validity, freedom-to-use, and patentability, as well as representation before administrative and judicial panels. We are your one-stop solution, providing on-target advice and strategy at every step of the way. Contact us today: https://www.noliip.com #NoliIP #LawFirm #PatentPortfolioPlanning #InnovationProtection #IntellectualPropertyStrategy #BusinessGoals #IPManagement #PatentAnalysis

🔍 Deciphering U.S. Patent Expiration Dates: Navigating the Maze of PTA, Terminal Disclaimers, CIP Status, and 371(c) Dates 🔍 Understanding the expiration date of a U.S. patent can be a complex endeavor, a reality that any IP professional or patent stakeholder must navigate with precision. This complexity arises from several unique procedures in U.S. patent law, each influencing the lifespan of a granted patent in its own way.    Patent Term Adjustment (PTA): This mechanism compensates for delays caused by the USPTO during the prosecution of a patent application. PTA can extend the standard 20-year term, making it crucial to determine the actual patent expiration date.    Terminal Disclaimer: Often filed to overcome a non-statutory double patenting rejection, a terminal disclaimer can shorten a patent's term to align with an earlier-expiring cited patent. This impacts the strategy for leveraging patent portfolios.    Continuation-in-Part (CIP) Status: The filing date of a CIP application - which adds new matter to an existing application - can impact the patent term, especially in relation to the expiration date of the added subject matter.      Each of these factors requires careful consideration. For instance, while the '371(c) date' marks an important stage in the U.S. national phase entry, it doesn't directly shorten the patent term. The key takeaway? Diligent attention to these details is essential for accurate patent lifecycle management. Whether you're an inventor, a corporate IP manager, or a patent attorney, understanding these nuances can significantly impact patent strategy and valuation. In the realm of patents, knowledge truly is power. 📌 It's crucial to emphasize that all the aforementioned considerations depend on the timely payment of renewal fees. Ensuring that these fees are up to date is an integral part of effective patent management and should not be overlooked. 🔒💡 #IntellectualProperty #PatentLaw #USPTO #Innovation #LegalInsights #IPStrategy #PatentExpiration #LegalTech #Patents #TechIndustry #IPManagement #PatentAttorney https://lnkd.in/ecTjpBEG.