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April 19, 2019

The patent examination process – what the examiner is looking for – 1953 Act

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Renew, Review, Revenue: The IP Cycle No One Talks About

“Owning the intellectual property is like owning land: you need to keep investing in it again and again to get a payoff.” – Esther Dyson, investor, journalist, author   IP renewals are rarely the most glamorous part of an IP strategy. They’re often seen as administrative, repetitive, and frankly boring. But that reputation hides a...

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James & Wells expands Australian patents practice with appointment of Dr Sam Mickan as Partner

James & Wells is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sam Mickan as a Partner in its Australian patents team, further enhancing the firm’s capability in complex, technology-driven intellectual property matters. Sam joins James & Wells from Australian IP firm Davies Collison Cave, where he advised a broad range of innovative clients on securing...

Patents

DIY Patents, Pet Peeves and the Hidden Cost of Cutting Corners

“Patents add fuel to the fire of genius.” Abraham Lincoln, the only U.S. president to have received a patent. I am often asked by investors to assess the value and relevance of a founder’s intellectual property to guide decisions on whether to invest. A well-drafted patent is a thing of beauty – it signals foresight,...
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