by Cindy Spohr | Apr 18, 2022
The Effects of Efficient Patent Drafting Patent prosecution is a marathon that demands quality performance every step of the way. The way patent professionals approach the many hours they spend on patent searches, prior art analyses, and patent application drafting...
by Cindy Spohr | Jan 19, 2022
Integration of Automation in the Patent Process Automation has come a long way in a short amount of time, thanks to developments in big data, machine learning, robotics and the Internet of Things. Many people and businesses have grown accustomed to having software and...
by Cindy Spohr | Jan 6, 2022
Performance Checks to Provide Better Patent Services Improvement is iterative. It often arises from an accumulation of small changes that stem from experience and self-awareness. Before making changes, one must first be aware of steps that will likely lead to better...
by Cindy Spohr | Nov 23, 2021
Anatomy of an Office Action: Reduce Client Costs with LexisNexis PatentOptimizer® The idea that we should focus our attention on things that are within our control and worry little about the things that are not, is a philosophy that spans ages. It is also a philosophy...
by Cindy Spohr | Sep 20, 2021
Prior Art Research Conducting prior art research before filing a patent application can have a profound influence on patent strategies and outcomes. Not only can understanding prior art help to determine whether an invention is patentable, but it can also inform how a...
by Cindy Spohr | Sep 13, 2021
Patent Analysis Tools for Objective Application Review Why is it so hard to be objective when reviewing our work? For patent practitioners, a comprehensive, objective application review before it is submitted to the USPTO—a check on both substance and form—can help to...
