Outside Counsel Effectiveness – More Important Than Costs

get ‘er done!* Our focus in March is on value, and this week, we’ll discuss another important pillar in the equation – effectiveness. For most organizations, this means evaluating how […]
Here Comes A New Myanmar Trademark Law!

New Myanmar Trademark Law Myanmar’s new Trademark Law has nothing to do with St. Patrick’s Day, but it will enter into force on April 1st regardless. Phase 2 of the […]
Cost Saving Monday: Evaluating The Client Experience

IP COST SAVING TIPS: THE VALUE EQUATION: CLIENT EXPERIENCE 13 MARCH, 2023 THE IMPORTANCE OF DEFINING YOUR SERVICE EXPECTATIONS Our focus in March is on value, and last week, we […]
Patent Term Extension Requests Going Electronic

IP FINANCIAL FRIDAY 10 MARCH, 2023 PATENT TERM EXTENSION REQUESTS GOING ALL ELECTRONIC Effective May 1, 2023, all United States patent term extension requests (PTEs) will be filed via […]
Focus On IP Service Value To Avoid The Low-Cost Trap

COST IS IMPORTANT – BUT IT’S ONLY A DATA POINT Over the last several months, we’ve focused primarily on costs. This month, we decided to pivot and focus on an […]
IP Financial Updates for March 3rd – Video Edition

In this week’s episode, we look at March’s packed conference calendar, the USPTO’s new e-grant system launching April 18, and Canada’s upcoming patent fee increases. Check it out! https://youtu.be/e1P7IC6AhUQ?si=snzPAm4hG5cDxF8O
IP Financial Friday – Print Edition

IP FINANCIAL FRIDAY 03 MARCH, 2023 CONFERENCE SEASON IS UPON US! Spring is (almost) here, and conference season is ramping up. Here are some of the major IP and […]
Patent Annuity Service Fees Made Simple

Patent Annuity Service Fees Don’t Expect Something For Nothing This week, we wrap up February’s deep dive into patent maintenance costs and discuss patent annuity service fees. On the surface, […]
IP Financial Friday – Video Edition

In this week’s episode, we spotlight the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court: Germany’s green light, the start of the March 1 opt-out, and how costs stack up against traditional […]
IP Financial Friday – Print Edition

IP FINANCIAL FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY, 2023 GERMANY GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO UNIFIED PATENT COURT On the 17th, Germany deposited its instrument of ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA), […]