Betting on Invalid Patents
November 17, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Scottsdale Patent Attorney
A new startup called “Article One Partners” wants to make money by betting on the invalidity of patents. How does this work?
- The offer rewards for information that may invalidate the patent of a public company.
- They “short-sell” the stock of the public company before the information is released.
- They sell the information to the competition.
Read Online startup aims to improve patent quality for more info. Or visit Article One Partners website.
How To Find a Patent Attorney
November 15, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Arizona Patent Attorney
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Patent Searching
November 14, 2008 by Andrew P. Lahser, Phoenix Patent Attorney
A patentability search helps an inventor determine whether the scope of available patent protection may be a worthwhile business risk. The “prior art” is searched for earlier inventions. The prior art is analyzed and compared to the invention to determine how the invention might be novel (new). The novel elements of the invention will [Read more]