Blueshift IP, LLC

🚨 Early Registration Is Open 🚨   Blueshift IP founding partner and software patent expert Robert Plotkin will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming digitalNow conference on October 29 in Washington, D.C. In addition to the keynote presentation, he also will be conducting a keynote deep dive Q&A later that same day.   Robert’s presentation will tackle a topic that is critical for any organization looking to get a leg up and remain competitive in their respective industry: how to use AI to create and defend moats for one’s intellectual property, a key strategy that not only protects innovations but also help monetize them.    Produced by Sidecar, the three-day digitalNow conference empowers association leaders to face today’s most critical issues with action-based strategies, transformative technologies, and a community of innovators.    ⭐️Registrants can save 10% by using the discount code DC2024. ⭐️   To learn more about the 2024 digitalNow conference and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gE_ABD9h.    #digitalNow #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw

Blueshift IP is proud to announce that co-founder Robert Plotkin has been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Litigation – Intellectual Property. Congratulations, Robert! #BestLawyers #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw

Blueshift IP co-founder Robert Plotkin recently guested on the Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast, which shines a light on industrial IoT solutions that are impacting businesses today. In this episode, Robert discussed the transformative impact of AI on innovation and the evolving landscape of intellectual property law.   Listen to the full episode here: 🔈IoT ONE Podcast Page: https://lnkd.in/e2b5N_nz 🔈Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/fF27x-6 🔈Spotify Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gDN22fV 💡 Key Insights: • Systematic IP Strategy for AI: Developing comprehensive patent strategies to maximize the value of AI-driven innovations. • AI’s Impact on Innovation: How AI is automating R&D and reshaping the future of invention. • Patent Rights for AI-Generated Content: Navigating the complexities of patenting technologies and content created by AI. • Defending Against Patent Workarounds: Broadening patent scope to protect innovations from legal loopholes. • AI Litigation: Strategies for smaller players to defend themselves in court. • Trade Secrets vs. Patents: When trade secrets might be the smarter choice for protecting your IP.   Produced by IoT ONE and hosted by its CEO, Erik Walenza-Slabe, the Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast aims to provide insight into the planning and implementation of industrial IoT systems, from new business models to technology architecture selection to data ownership and security.   #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #IP #IntellectualProperty #Patents

Are we about to experience AI-created bionic patent trolls?    That’s the question put forth by Blueshift IP co-founder Robert Plotkin in his recent article for Corporate Compliance Insights. The piece seeks to dispel the myth of widespread “patent trolls” while pointing out that generative AI has the potential to be used by a variety of actors to streamline the process of writing patents – for both good and ill.    You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gSxqAs5g   💡Below are some key takeaways💡   ✍️ In the Defense of NPEs: Even non-practicing entities (NPEs) have the right to enforce their patents, regardless of whether they commercialize them. While genuine patent trolls exist, they represent a small portion of patent claims, and NPEs often face undue criticism. ✍️Impact of AI on Patent Creation: AI has the potential to create numerous patentable inventions, raising concerns about the future of patent filings. At the same time, using AI can help inventors detail and expand on potential uses of inventions, ensuring comprehensive protection. ✍️The Pros and Cons of the PTAB: Changes like the establishment of the PTAB have reduced the power of patent trolls. At the same time, the PTAB has made it harder for small patent holders to enforce their rights against big businesses. ✍️Importance of Filing Patents Early and Extensively: Inventors should file patents promptly and cover all potential uses to secure their inventions. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Patents #NPEs 

Final Call for “Breaking Ground: Mastering Patent Eligibility in the Realm of ML, AI, and Software Innovations,” the upcoming The Knowledge Group LLC webinar featuring Blueshift IP co-founder Robert Plotkin.   Join Robert on July 29 at 3 p.m. ET to learn about the quickly evolving area of patent eligibility as it applies to artificial intelligence. Details and a link to register below.

AI accelerates the ability to invent and makes developing software innovations accessible to those without large fleets of programmers or advanced experience. Thus, the rapid advancement of AI is both a golden opportunity for entrepreneurs and start-ups—and a significant and growing risk for established companies. Furthermore, courts and Congress have yet to adequately update IP law to address how AI technology could significantly impact the patent system. In his latest article for Benzinga, Blueshift IP co-founder Robert Plotkin writes about the opportunities and risks that the current patent system creates for those leveraging AI to accelerate the inventing process.   Key takeaways include: 🚀 Leveraging AI: It’s not just well-established players that have the power to invent. AI has leveled the playing field so that start-ups, and even solo entrepreneurs, can now create patentable AI-assisted innovations. 🚀 First to File: A potential AI-assisted invention patent gold rush is underway due to the U.S. “first to file” system. 🚀 Innovation Compression: AI reduces the time and cost of innovation, pressuring companies to innovate rapidly and broadly. 🚀 Updating the Patent System: Courts and Congress may need to address the patent system to provide definition and clarity in light of AI’s ability to spur lightning-fast and high-volume innovation. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHUQ5p7x #AI #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #Startups #Technology

Thank you Mustafa Cakir, RTTP, QPIP for highlighting Robert Plotkin’s post on the USPTO’s updated guidance on patent eligibility of AI inventions. It’s great to see one of our co-founders listed beside so many other IP thought leaders. The USPTO has been increasingly active on issues related to AI. To learn about the latest developments, read Robert's post here: https://lnkd.in/d6Tp3siU

🚨 New Knowledge Group Webinar 🚨   Join Robert Plotkin, IP co-founder and author of the best-selling book “AI Armor: Securing the Future of Your AI Company with Strategic Intellectual Property,” for an upcoming webinar that will provide legal and patent professionals with insights, practice strategies, and expert advice on how to confidently navigate the shifting legal terrain surrounding patent eligibility and achieve success for their clients.    “Breaking Ground: Mastering Patent Eligibility in the Realm of ML, AI, and Software Innovations” is a CLE-eligible webinar produced by The Knowledge Group LLC that will take place on July 29 at 3 p.m. ET. See this link for more information and to register: https://lnkd.in/g3S-FXHk   Key topics that will be covered include:    💡 Understanding the Basics of Patent Eligibility of Software and AI Inventions 💡 Applying the USPTO Patent Eligibility Guidance to AI Inventions 💡 Similarities and Differences Between AI Inventions and Other Software Inventions 💡 UK Emotional Perception Case: Potential Implications for the US #Webinar #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #ML #IP

Software as a Service (SaaS) has become a dominant model for the delivery of software solutions. The use of cloud-based software execution has become ubiquitous, often replacing the use of physical media (💿 and 💾) and downloadable packages that users would install on their own devices.     But with this delivery model comes some unique challenges to patenting SaaS technologies and enforcing SaaS patents.    In his latest article for IPWatchdog, Inc., Blueshift IP co-founder and patent software expert Robert Plotkin writes about the challenges associated with SaaS patents and provides some critical patent pointers.    Takeaways in this article include:    💻 SaaS’s inherent transitory nature, its distributed execution, and the dynamic environment in which it operates all pose challenges to patenting such technology.    💻 To minimize the risk of divided infringement, patent claims should be crafted to ensure that all steps of a method or all components of a product are likely to performed or utilized by a single entity.    💻 Including a combination of method and product claims in a SaaS patent can provide broader protection and capture different aspects of the SaaS technology.    💻 It can be useful to obtain claims that employ functional language and claims that employ structural language in the context of SaaS inventions as part of a comprehensive patent strategy.   The full article is available to read here: https://lnkd.in/g9dr3Tj4   #SaaS #Software #Patents #SoftwarePatents #IntellectualProperty 

Blueshift IP co-founder Robert Plotkin made a guest appearance on the podcast Your Practice Mastered, a show devoted to discussing problems faced by law firms and how lawyers can overcome them to become better business owners.    In his episode, Robert shares with host Michael Patrick Strauch (MPS) what it’s like to build and manage a tech-first law firm, one that leverages the latest in technology and AI for maximum efficiency and client service.    Key points in the episode include:    🎧 Robert’s initial interest in tech and programming and how he transitioned into a career in law   🎧 The rise of AI and its potential impact on the business and practice of law   🎧 Incorporating technology to build a tech-first law firm    🎧 The ups and downs of managing a law firm from a business perspective    🎧 AI’s role in the future of law    You can listen to the episode on all major podcast platforms or on the Your Practice Mastered website: https://lnkd.in/gMt4ipkF   It’s also available as a video interview on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g6iV2SMm   #Podcast #BusinessofLaw #LegalTech #LegalTechnology #LawFirmAI