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Fish & Richardson Attorneys Named Recipients of the 2020 Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

The Fish attorneys recognized and their respective programs include: Timothy Riffe – California Inventors Assistance Program. Yao Wang – California Inventors Assistance Program. Craig Deutsch – LegalCORPS’ Inventor Assistance Program. Grace Kim – LegalCORPS’ Inventor Assistance Program. Jacqueline Tio – Georgia PATENTS.

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Community Property and Patent Ownership

Patently-O

2:21-cv-00126-JRG-RSP) (not available on line for free from what I can see) addressed an accused infringer’s argument that the assignment of the patent-in-suit from the sole inventor (Afana) to the plaintiff, Mobile Equity, was ineffective, and so the patentee lacked standing. Walmart (Case No. Taylor Made Plastics, Inc.,

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Patent Assertion Entities: A Boon or a Bane?

Kashishipr

Patent trolls often conduct through IP Due Diligence to acquire high-quality patents capable of exponential monetization. Patent trolls, as per this point of view, do well to the economy as well as to the inventor since litigation cost has the potential to leave the inventor bankrupt. For more visit: [link].

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Why intellectual property rights are important for startups seeking funding from investors

LexBlog IP

It gives the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the invention for a limited period of time. Investors and Due Diligence. Each form protects a specific asset of your business. The most common forms are: -Patents: A patent is a type of intellectual property that covers inventions.

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What to Know About the USPTO’s Duty of Candor Guidance Regarding FDA Submissions

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Procedures may also be developed for inclusion on the company’s “due diligence” checklist for patent, product, or company acquisitions and/or sales involving FDA-regulated products. In the latter case, the procedures may need to be enforceable via specific terms provided in a patent license or joint venture agreement.

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Dragons' Den, Episode 11 Series 20

Dragons' Den

Doing the due diligence If you’re the proud inventor of something you believe may be new, it’s well worth spending time on doing some research to see if your innovation is indeed unique, before applying for a patent.

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How I Protected My Intellectual Property on a Lean Budget

LexBlog IP

Investors and potential buyers often assess the IP portfolio of an emerging company as part of their due diligence process. Instead, approach your alma mater’s law clinics and ask them if they’ll help you get started with the due diligence for a trademark (for a patent, it’s advisable to work with a patent attorney).