The Software Patent Podcast

After a patent is granted, you still need to take a few steps to keep it alive and enforceable. In this episode, Robert Plotkin, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains the proactive and ongoing steps needed to keep a patent enforceable. He also explains the challenge of patent marking software products. Tune in to this seventh episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn about keeping your patent alive and enforceable.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: * The importance of patent marking (01:12) * Risks related to patent marking (02:21) * Why it's difficult to patent-mark software products (03:39) * What the patent maintenance process entails (07:11) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://blueshiftip.com/] * Email [info@blueshiftip.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BlueshiftIP/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/blueshiftip] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueshift-ip-llc/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Expanding your patent protection scope gives you more options for monetizing your patent portfolio. In this episode, Cynthia Gilbert, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains the options available to you after receiving a notice of allowance. She also discusses the benefits of filing a continuing patent application. Tune in to this sixth episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn how to expand your patent protection.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: * Options available after receiving a notice of allowance (00:33) * How to expand patent protection (01:21) * The importance of having at least one continuing patent application (04:33) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://blueshiftip.com/] * Email [info@blueshiftip.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BlueshiftIP/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/blueshiftip] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueshift-ip-llc/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

It is normal for your first patent application not to be granted. In most cases, this signals the start of the negotiation process with the patent office.  In this episode, Robert Plotkin, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains how to handle ungranted patent applications. He also covers why applications are rejected and why you need legal assistance when responding to rejection. Tune in to this fifth episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn about handling patent application rejection.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: * Why it's normal for patent applications to be rejected (02:47) * Why you shouldn’t take patent rejection personally (07:10) * Why you should discuss your office action with your attorney (09:00) * The different rejection terminologies (14:15) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://blueshiftip.com/] * Email [info@blueshiftip.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BlueshiftIP/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/blueshiftip] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueshift-ip-llc/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A common complaint among companies and people filing for patents is that the examination process takes too long. In this episode, Cynthia Gilbert, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains how you can accelerate the patent examination process. She also discusses how you can slow down the process and circumstances where that is beneficial. Tune in to this Fourth episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn how to slow down or accelerate the patent examination process.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: * Ways of accelerating the patent examination process (00:48) * How the PPH helps in speeding up patent examination (04:14) * Reasons why someone might want to slow down the patent examination process (06:30) * How to slow down the patent examination process(08:19) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://blueshiftip.com/] * Email [info@blueshiftip.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BlueshiftIP/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/blueshiftip] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueshift-ip-llc/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

An international patent makes it possible to protect your intellectual property in markets outside the US.  In this episode, Robert Plotkin, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains how to approach international patent applications. He also covers how to use a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PTC) and the benefits it provides. Tune in to this Third episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn about what’s involved in applying for an international patent.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: * The options available when filing for an international patent (01:25) * How to approach the decision on where to file a patent (03:10) * What a PCT patent application entails (05:21) Let’s Connect! * Website [https://blueshiftip.com/] * Email [info@blueshiftip.com] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BlueshiftIP/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/blueshiftip] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/blueshift-ip-llc/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.