Having Disrupted Online Shopping, Amazon Turns Its Sights to IP

Having Disrupted Online Shopping, Amazon Turns Its Sights to IP

In terms of trademark protections, Amazon built a great fortress with its Brand Registry. However, the company's latest foray into the IP process, IP Accelerator, may just have blown a hole in its walls. 

A New Plaintiff on the Patent Front: The U.S. Government vs. Gilead

A New Plaintiff on the Patent Front: The U.S. Government vs. Gilead

President Trump has a reputation for unorthodox approaches. His administration's foray into patent enforcement is no exception. 

The Right Team

Having been involved in a start-up as an engineer and having worked closely with start-ups as an IP attorney since 2006, I’ve come to realize there are four “pillars” that determine whether a startup will ultimately be successful: Capital, Idea, Team, and Timing.