Carolyn Juarez Elected Partner of Neugeboren O’Dowd

Patent agents are a highly regarded commodity for a law firm but their narrow authorization to represent others raises unique privilege issues.

A Narrow Lane – Patent Agents and Protecting Privilege

Patent agents are a highly regarded commodity for a law firm but their narrow authorization to represent others raises unique privilege issues.

An Attorney’s Death by 1000 Cuts – Killing the Time Clock

2021 demands that your lawyer also be a practicing technologist and embrace novel methods to bill for their services. Read about Neugeboren O'Dowd's unique approach to client engagement and management.

Brexit and What It Means For IP Rights

Brexit and What It Means For IP Rights

Brexit officially occurred on January 31st, 2020, with an 11-month transition period to allow companies to get the correct IP agreements in place.

3 Famous IP Disputes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But Probably Should Have)

3 Famous IP Disputes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But Probably Should Have)

What's famous to an IP attorney might not be well-known to the general public. There are cases that we are familiar with because they serve as great examples or set wide-ranging precedents for the rights of IP holders. 

Here are three famous cases we think you should know about. 

Tips to Protect Your IP as a Small Business or Startup

Tips to Protect Your IP as a Small Business or Startup

If you’re a small business and you hear the words “you need an attorney”, you likely envision buckets of money flying out the window. However, protecting your intellectual property as a small business, startup, or pre-funded company doesn’t have to be difficult or insanely costly. 

Machines Are Inventing. What Does It Mean for the Future of IP?

Machines Are Inventing. What Does It Mean for the Future of IP?

I grew up thinking about how awesome it would be to hang out on the holodeck aboard the Starship Enterprise and how terrifying it would be to be relentlessly chased by a stone-cold Terminator. But back in the day, artificial intelligence (AI) was just the faraway stuff of dreams.

Should You Pass on a Patent?

Should You Pass on a Patent?

Sometimes a patent does not make business sense. It’s a conversation I have frequently with potential and existing clients, and after a brief discussion, drawing attention to important issues they should consider, they often arrive at the conclusion that it’s not worth it.