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Recent Uproar around False Patent Marking
False patent marking has become a hot topic recently as case law around patent marking on products and recent legal developments have created a lucrative opportunity with very low barriers to entry. More than 100 cases have been filed so far in 2010 and new cases are being filed daily. ipCG has some suggestions on how your company might respond.
POSTED BY Kate Shore and Sarju Bharucha AT 10:15 A.M. APRIL 2, 2010 TAGS: Kate Shore | Regulation and Legislation | Sarju Bharucha | Strategy
The Strategic Use of Design Patents
Design patents are a form of IP that should be considered by all industries as their strategic use, in conjunction with utility patents and other forms of IP, can strengthen and enhance the value of a company's IP portfolio and brand.
POSTED BY Sarju Bharucha and ipCG Team AT 5:35 P.M. MARCH 18, 2010 TAGS: ipCG Team | Sarju Bharucha | Strategy | Design Patent
Degrees of Patent Analysis: Which Approach to Use and When?
Good preparation for a patent search can lead to successful and effective patent analysis, whereas the lack of preparation can lead to the disappointed stakeholders, missed IP opportunities, or wasted time.
POSTED BY Kate Shore and Sarju Bharucha AT 12:45 P.M. FEBRUARY 16, 2010 TAGS: Kate Shore | Process | Sarju Bharucha
Intellectual Asset Management Best Practices for Small Companies
Small companies can face large financial hurdles on the way to securing intellectual property (IP) protection, particularly with patents. Accumulated patent lifecycle costs can exceed $125,000 for one US & one PCT filing. This cost may include prior art searching, patent drafting, patent prosecution, and maintenance fees.
POSTED BY Nancy Edwards Cronin AND Adam Bulakowski AND Sarju Bharucha AT 4:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 TAGS: Adam Bulakowski | IAM | IP Fees | Metrics | Nancy Edwards Cronin | Process | Sarju Bharucha | SME | Training and Incentives | Ad hoc