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How the Inter Partes Review Process Improved Patent Litigation

By Michael O'Brien | Sep 26, 2017

Only in the field of patent litigation is spending $250,000 on lawyer’s fees considered a deal. It is incredibly, mind-blowingly ...
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When Drafting a Patent Application, Don’t Just Focus On Intended Use

By Michael O'Brien | Sep 6, 2017

When an inventor is putting together their patent application and crafting their patent claims, typically visualize how they intend to ...
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Patents Utilizing Conditional Logic May Face Claim Validity Problems

By Michael O'Brien | Aug 28, 2017

Our lives are full of conditional logic. Conditional logic means simply waiting for something to happen, and then something else ...
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The Best Way to Defend Your Patent is by Going on the Offensive

By Michael O'Brien | Aug 23, 2017

As far back as George Washington, military strategists have understood that the best—and sometimes only—defense is a good offense. And ...
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Preempting a Patent By Submitting Prior Art

By Michael O'Brien | Aug 14, 2017

Inventors often keep a close eye on the activities of competitors, especially when they file new patent applications. This is ...
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Can Computer Software Be Patented?

By Michael O'Brien | Aug 8, 2017

When it comes to patents, computer software is a very hit and miss field. In most cases, software cannot be ...
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Can I Patent Something That Currently Exists That Isn’t Patented?

By Michael O'Brien | Jul 25, 2017

Occasionally, someone notices that a product or concept currently on the market isn’t covered by a patent. This will often ...
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The Middle: Making a Good Invention Profitable

By Michael O'Brien | Jul 18, 2017

It’s an unfortunate fact that many inventors labor under the idea that great inventions sell themselves. That essentially, a useful ...
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Using an SSO or ‘Patent Pool’ to Maximize License Fees for Your Patent

By Michael O'Brien | Jul 11, 2017

One of the key ways of calculating the financial cost of patent infringement is whether there are alternative substitutes for ...
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Is It Possible to Sue the Federal Government for Patent Infringement?

By Michael O'Brien | Jul 5, 2017

While it isn’t possible to sue a state government for patent or copyright infringement due to the protections of the ...
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Can You Sue a State Government for Patent Infringement?

By Michael O'Brien | Jun 27, 2017

While the idea of a state infringing on intellectual property rights might seem a bit strange, it does happen. For ...
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How to Tell If You Are Committing Patent Infringement

By Michael O'Brien | Jun 19, 2017

I have had a number of clients worriedly ask me, “How do I know if I’m infringing on another inventor’s ...
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