December 3, 2012Leave a Comment on Negotiating an IP License to avoid future disputes Negotiating an IP License to avoid future disputes When negotiating a license agreement, it is important to specify the rights being acquired. This portion of the contract is …
November 16, 2012Leave a Comment on Using a non-compete and non-circumvention agreement as part of your IP protection strategy Using a non-compete and non-circumvention agreement as part of your IP protection strategy Clients often come to me with the same scenario: they have a great idea for a new product or service, …
October 11, 2012Leave a Comment on Licensing Availability of PCT applications Licensing Availability of PCT applications As of January 2012, WIPO’s PATENTSCOPE website became an audience for patentees to offer their patent for license. To participate …
September 26, 2012Leave a Comment on What tools are in your toolbox for brand protection? What tools are in your toolbox for brand protection? In my previous blog about brand management, I discussed what a brand is, the importance of developing a brand, and …
September 19, 2012Leave a Comment on Simple tips for seeking out venture capitalists for software and internet inventions Simple tips for seeking out venture capitalists for software and internet inventions After you’ve spent countless hours developing your product, you’re finally in position to reach out to venture capitalists via executive …
September 19, 2012Leave a Comment on Wisconsin trade secret case highlights importance of “formalities” in proprietary discussions Wisconsin trade secret case highlights importance of “formalities” in proprietary discussions Fail-Safe, LLC v. A.O. Smith Corporation (decided by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on March 29, 2012) is a …
