​​Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for Startups

The podcast discusses the challenges of patent searching and the importance of conducting thorough searches. It emphasizes the value of manual analysis and the limitations of automated platforms. The chapter explores offensive and defensive patent strategies for startups and provides tips for effective searching. They also analyze the power transmission of a mobile device and discuss modifications made by Apple to overcome a similar reference. The process of conducting a comprehensive patent search is explored, including examining examiner's reasons for allowance, forward and backward searching, and finding multiple references to support claims.

Learn about the benefits and options for expediting the patenting process, including the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH). Discover strategies for fast-tracking applications and the advantages of a focused approach. Understand the concept of PPH, its agreements, and forms for specific countries. Explore the process of filing patents internationally and the differences between the PCT pathway and direct filing.

David Jackrel, President of Jackrel Consulting, along with a panel of IP experts, discusses After Final Practice (AFCP 2.0) as an option for resuscitating rejected patent applications. They share best practices for working with examiners during this process and highlight the benefits of AFCP, including its lesser-known status and low effort and expense requirements. The podcast explores the concept of final rejections, different options after final rejection, success rates of various pathways, and the process of applying for examiner interviews. They also provide guidance on suitable amendments for AFCP 2.0.

Experts discuss the Google v. Oracle case, exploring the copyright aspect, Supreme Court's view on intellectual property, contrasting perspectives on the case's implications for software developers, concerns about Google's power and behavior, and the potential consequences of a ruling against Google.

Dr. Ashley Sloat and a panel of experts discuss the on-sale bar and its implications for patentability. They cover topics such as remote business communication, challenges of patentability in Europe, method as trade secrets, filing provisional patents, and managing patent filing budgets.