Key to Success: Know your Competitors!

When talking about how to make your business successful, many people advise to “know your business” or “know your market.” While understanding how your business works internally and among consumers is critical, neither of these speak to the other key player: your...

Pro-bono legal help for tech-oriented startups

Are you starting out with a new business in the technology industry and are looking for assistance and a valuable resource to evaluate your needs and requirements? Brooklyn Law Incubator & Policy (BLIP) Clinic is currently recruiting new clients for the 2012-2013...

AIA & post-grant review

The America Invents Act (AIA) introduces two new procedures for post-grant review of a patent. After the issue date, there will be a 9-month period during which a PGR (post grant review) is available for anyone to challenge the patentability of any or all of the...

Save patent costs by filing electronically

The Leahy-Smith America Invents act (AIA) has an “Electronic Filing Incentive” using EFS-Web. Original non-provisional utility patent application not filed electronically (e.g. filed by mail or hand-delivery) are subject to a $400 non-electronic filing fee ($200 for...