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Writing, Prosecuting and Issuing Commercially Valuable Patents

Intellectual property, be it in the form of trademarks, copyrights, or patents, represents a significant investment by the owner. The intellectual property owner, whether a large, multinational corporation or a sole inventor, makes the investment for a single purpose — to increase the value of its business. When a patent practitioner invests a client's resources and returns no significant value, that practitioner has failed to meet the client's expectations. This article addresses steps that a savvy practitioner can take to hedge the likely outcome of the patent procurement process.

22 minute read February 01, 2006 at 03:06 PM
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Jeffrey L. Brandt
Writing, Prosecuting and Issuing Commercially Valuable Patents

Intellectual property, be it in the form of trademarks, copyrights, or patents, represents a significant investment by the owner. The intellectual property owner, whether a large, multinational corporation or a sole inventor, makes the investment for a single purpose ' to increase the value of its business.

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