Reasons for seeking foreign patent protection. Important factors to consider when selecting countries to pursue patent protection. Imagine that you have developed a groundbreaking electronic product.

When there is intellectual property to protect, entrepreneurs often think of patents. But what is a patent? How do you obtain a patent? What does the process entail and cost? This article explores ...

Imagine you have developed a groundbreaking product that is going to revolutionize your industry. You do not want your competitors to copy the product. At the very least, you want them to pay you ...

Startups often rush to file patents while their product is still taking shape. The pressure can come from investor expectations or the instinct to claim a patent ...

When it comes to intellectual property, “patents” might spring to mind. A good patent can give startups a competitive edge, and once you’ve been granted one, nobody can come and mess with your ...

Think patents are just legal jargon or a guaranteed payday? Discover the surprising truths behind common U.S. patent myths and what you really need to know before you file. When people hear the word ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. You have a great idea for an invention, and you think it is ...

For our third and final Biotech Week Boston post, partner Stephen Altieri—one of the many within our 250-member-strong comprehensive cross-practice life sciences team with an advanced scientific ...

Attorneys Dan Altman and Vlad Teplitskiy authored, "When and Where to File Patent Applications," which was published on the Maple Business Council website. Excerpt: "In general, a patent is only valid ...

Here’s how to know which innovations are truly worth protecting — before putting time and money into filings that may never pay off. Startups often rush into patents — either too early or for ideas ...