Tag: IP Strategy & Execution

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A design-centric approach – a new way of thinking about patent drafting

Patent attorneys typically receive information about an invention after the invention has been made. This information is then used to prepare a patent specification in conjunction with further dialogue between the patent attorney and the client to ensure the invention is fully understood and described.

Measuring innovation – Time to look beyond patent filings?

Patents are filed for a number of reasons, whether it be offensive or defensive. But, at some point, there should have been a commercial decision to file a patent to protect an invention that has resulted from research and development (R&D).