by evansfox | Sep 19, 2012
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...
by evansfox | Sep 19, 2012
After you’ve spent countless hours developing your product, you’re finally in position to reach out to venture capitalists via executive summary or in-person presentation. What you say is critical – the key is keeping it short and straightforward,...
by evansfox | Sep 19, 2012
Fail-Safe, LLC v. A.O. Smith Corporation (decided by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on March 29, 2012) is a reminder how important it is to get the formalities in place before you engage in discussions about your proprietary confidential information with ANYONE....
by evansfox | Sep 6, 2012
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...
by evansfox | Aug 20, 2012
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...
by evansfox | Jul 26, 2012
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...