By Kevin Closson, M.A., Nerac Analyst
Originally published January 19, 2017
An overview of the most important elements of reviewing a patent.
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Don’t Be Afraid — How to Quickly and Thoroughly Review a Patent
Patent Landscaping and Mount Everest: How to navigate a successful trip
By Tom Perkins, Nerac Analyst
Originally published October 13, 2016
This article compares some similarities to preparing and creating a successful patent portfolio using patent landscaping with reaching the summit of the world’s tallest peak.
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Brexit: Implications on your Intellectual Property Rights
By Eden Joy Pacsial-Ong, Ph.D.
Originally published October 13, 2016
This article reviews some of the impacts of the British exit from EU, or Brexit, and the resulting uncertainty that surrounds the UK, its relationship with the EU, and the ultimate impact on trade, immigration and intellectual property (IP) laws.
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Uncharted Waters: Impact of Recent Patent Decisions on your IP Portfolio
By Eden Joy Pacsial-Ong, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: April 19, 2016
In today’s competitive markets, the value of issued patents cannot be overstated due to their exclusionary right in preventing third parties from making, practicing or selling an invention. Are you certain that you have drafted the best possible patent applications to grow stronger IP portfolios while meeting your corporate goals?.
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Irrigation Innovations to Address Global Water Shortages
By Stephenie Smulligan-Maldanis, M.S., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: November 6, 2015
This article explores some of the patents on new products and technologies and industry developments which are in the works.
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Maximize Competitive Advantage through Strategic IP Investments
By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: October 14, 2015
This article takes a look at a recent survey of IP professionals which reveals the paths they are taking in order to address these goals.
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Patents and Medical Devices: Protecting your Business Through Intellectual Property
By Ron Sills M.S., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: July 6th, 2015
This article describes how medical device manufacturers can and should protect their products and business interests through patent protection. This includes not only patent protection of their own intellectual property, but actively monitoring the industry to ensure there is no infringement on their intellectual property.
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Product Patents: Investigating the Patents behind Products on the Market
By Stephenie Smulligan-Maldanis, M.S., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: May 25th, 2015
Learn how you can investigate patents that apply to products on the market.
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A Patent Review on Pyrolysis of Waste Plastic and Scrap Tire into Liquid Fuel and Useful Chemicals
By Ben Bahavar, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: February 19, 2015
The basic technology for turning waste plastic and scrap tire into liquid fuels and other useful chemicals has been around for decades, but the market forces has precluded its widespread and sustained adoption. While focusing on patent activity for improved efficiencies, this article provides a historical view on this technology as it relates to the reasons for its slow adoption as well as possible pathways to overcome the technical and market challenges. Read More
IP Webinar: Patenting Best Practices
We invite you to attend a free webinar hosted by Nerac which will provide an overview of patenting best practices. This webinar will help you navigate the patenting process by learning about provisional patent applications, filing for patents in other countries, patentability, freedom-to-operate and invalidity… and when it’s best to put each of them into action. Learn more here