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...
by Cindy Spohr | Aug 24, 2021
Evaluate Patent Portfolios Based on Quantity and Quality What is the best way to evaluate a patent portfolio? Do you take the phrase literally and evaluate a portfolio based on the number of patents it contains, or is there a better way? The LexisNexis® PatentSight®...
by Cindy Spohr | Aug 17, 2021
Patent Tools for Avoiding Office Actions Problems are generally much less costly to avoid than to fix. A simple oil change can help prevent a blown engine, and a green salad here and there can help prevent future disease. For patent practitioners, thorough planning...
by Cindy Spohr | Jul 22, 2021
Streamline the Patent Process with Research and Drafting Tools As patent practitioners, we often acknowledge and utilize the stages of the patent process to manage expectations, while providing a road map to our clients. We begin with prior art searches, and if the...
by Cindy Spohr | Jul 22, 2021
Create High-Quality Patent Applications with LexisNexis® PatentOptimizer® As patent professionals, how do we define successful patent prosecution? Surely, we strive for more than simply obtaining a patent for our client. It is also important that our clients’ patent...
