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.

Maximize Your Company's Intellectual Property Value With Steve Gruber

Maximize Your Company’s Intellectual Property Value With Steve Gruber

Steve Gruber is a patent attorney who uses patent law to help businesses maximize the value of their intellectual property. Here’s his story.

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From Network Engineer to Intellectual Property Attorney: Shane Percival

Shane Percival is a sought-after patent lawyer. Read about his journey from software engineering to intellectual property.

Are You Overlooking the Importance of a Design Patent?

Are You Overlooking the Importance of a Design Patent?

When we think of patents, many people think first of utility patents — the kind that protect the function of an invention. But there’s another type of patent that recently made news headlines that could be crucial to protecting your intellectual property.

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.

Pitfalls to Avoid When Collaborating on Intellectual Property

In many cases, IP collaborations take place out of necessity. Oftentimes, various firms work together to overcome hurdles of building prototypes and getting a project into production.