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What skill set to look for in a patent attorney for procuring a strong patent?
Patent fence building is difficult to do. It is both science and art. It requires strong skills to do a reasonably good job, and talents to do a very good job. The ideal skill set for a patent attorney is a unique combination of legal skills, scientific and technological knowledge, and good business sense. In addition,…
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IP matters for Chinese Companies Entering into the US Market
When it comes to intellectual property, there are two different aspects: defense and offense. Most Chinese companies are still not innovative enough to take a primarily offensive position against their competitors in developed countries such as US. This can and should be improved in the future, as more and more Chinese companies amass their own…
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What is the difference between a strong patent and a weak patent?
A strong patent is more than just a strong invention. Improperly prepared and prosecuted, a wonderful invention could result in a week or even useless patent. As a patent is a “deal” bargained for between the patent owner and the government, a strong patent is a superb bargain for the patent owner, while a weak…
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Why does the quality of a patent matter?
The patent quality matters because a patent in essence is an agreement for a “deal” bargained for between the patent owner and the government, and the quality of the patent determines how favorable the deal is for the patent owner. As discussed previously, a patent is not a mere “permit” or a “certificate” issued to…
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The distance from an invention to a patent
Two key points are discussed in this section: (1) A patent is not the same as a “certified invention.” (2) A patent is further not a piece of evidence of the invention that is supposedly protected. Precisely understanding the difference between an invention and a patent is not merely a matter of nomenclature. It relates…
