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The Strategy Toolbox
Researchers and technology managers may not deal with IP every day like IP professionals do, but they are still exposed to all sorts of patent strategy tools, especially when they are attempting to develop a patent strategy for a business. The advertisements for these tools typically imply that life would be so much simpler if only they used the vendor's latest and greatest tool. Many of these tools are very useful; however, most tools also have limitations. Having a framework from which to evaluate these tools is therefore helpful to researchers and managers.
To help develop strategies, there are tools such as books on patent strategy, Web sites and computer software, and obviously, newsletters such as this one. The usefulness of these tools varies widely, based on the experience of the person using the tool and what “job” the person is trying to accomplish. For example, many books are written for the novice independent inventor and are therefore written on a very basic level, the concept of strategy being primarily how to obtain an enforceable patent. On the other hand, many newsletter articles are written for IP professionals and contain much more advanced advice. This advice may be excellent, but also may be too narrowly focused, such as covering some legal exception or nuance, to be incorporated into a broad patent strategy for a particular business.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.