Portfolio Audits Compliment the Work of In-house IP Teams
Independent patent audits offer leadership a fresh, objective lens on portfolio strategy—uncovering risks, surfacing opportunities, and complementing the day-to-day work of in-house IP teams. They help validate existing approaches while challenging legacy assumptions, ensuring that patent assets remain aligned with business goals and market shifts.
Business Considerations for Foreign Filings
Before filing patents abroad, take a hard look at your business goals. This post explores how market plans, product strategy, and manufacturing decisions should shape where—and whether—you pursue foreign protection.
Avoiding Patent Pitfalls in Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding campaigns can be a great way to launch your product—but they come with legal risks. Backers often propose unsolicited improvements, and accepting those ideas without a plan can jeopardize your exclusive rights. Filing a patent application is only the first step. Learn how to protect your invention and avoid costly inventorship disputes.
You need to audit your patent portfolio
When was the last time you took a hard look at your company’s patent portfolio?
For many companies, patents are filed and maintained without a clear view of how they support the business. A focused portfolio audit can change that—helping leadership uncover inefficiencies, realign strategy, and make smarter decisions about IP investment.
Whether you're navigating a leadership change, prepping for acquisition, or just looking to make your portfolio work harder, now is the right time to reassess.
Read the full post to learn what a patent audit involves—and how it can unlock real business value.
A Patent Is a Business Tool—Not Just a Legal Document
A patent is only valuable if it supports a business goal.
Too many inventors pursue patents without a clear product, market, or strategy—wasting time and money. This post explains why your patent should be treated as a business tool, not just a legal formality. Learn what questions your attorney should be asking—and how to align your IP strategy with your growth plan.