Startup-patents

Insightful Patent Law Blog Posts

Supreme Court: Patent Infringement Lawsuits Only In State Of Incorporation Or Regular Place Of Business

By Stephen B. Schott | May 22, 2017

The Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision (it does happen) today in TC Heartland LLC v Kraft Food Group…

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Patents vs. Trade Secret: Which is Right for You?

By Stephen B. Schott | April 16, 2016

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups SeriesBy Stephen B. Schott Patents prevent others from using your idea…

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2 Minute IP: How Can I Get My Patent Faster?

By Stephen B. Schott | March 12, 2016

If you have questions, contact me.If you want IdeaEsq delivered to your inbox, sign up for the daily or…

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What Is A Provisional Application’s Prior Art Date?

By Stephen B. Schott | December 29, 2015

By Stephen B. Schott Provisional applications have a filing date and a publication date. How do you decide which…

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How To Tell Someone To Stop Infringing Without Getting Sued

By Stephen B. Schott | September 3, 2015

An Article in Schott, PC’s IP Law for Startups Series Dear Dr. Jones, It has recently come to…

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Can I Get An International Patent? PCT Application Basics

By Stephen B. Schott | January 15, 2015

An Article in Schott, PC’s IP Law for Startups Series “Can I file for an international patent?” This…

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IP Law For Startups: A Primer Presentation

By Stephen B. Schott | November 8, 2014

I gave this short presentation at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School this past week. The idea was…

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Patent Law For The Lay Person: What Do The Words In A Patent Claim Mean?

By Stephen B. Schott | October 18, 2014

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups Series Almost weekly, I have a conversation with someone who…

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Show ‘Em What You Got: Patents and the Duty of Disclosure

By Stephen B. Schott | May 20, 2014

Have you ever found out about something that you wish you could forget? The forgetting presents a particular…

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Start-Up’s Primer On International Patent Protection

By Stephen B. Schott | April 11, 2014

An Article in Schott, P.C.’s IP Law For Start-ups SeriesBy Stephen B. Schott The innovative start-up looking to protect its…

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