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This #TestimonialTuesday we are with our clients Two IP - Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys to hear about the success they achieved with Pentlands. Two IP offer a full range of patent, trade mark and design drafting, filing and prosecution services alongside freedom-to-operate, enforcement and IP strategy advice. Read how Anna Molony, Managing Director, values the relationship they have with Pentlands. “When I was looking to set up Two IP, Pentlands were the obvious choice. They understand how a patent and trade mark firm operates and the specific accounting requirements we have. It’s gives me confidence and peace of mind knowing that we are on the same page. Taz, Elinor and all of the Pentlands team are so much more than accountants. They provide strategy, advice and general discussions about the business if you need it. And that is an incredibly valuable add-on. At Two IP we believe in thinking differently, so we designed a way for patent and trade mark attorneys to work differently. We want to enable every patent or trade mark attorney to enjoy the benefits of working for themselves, within our ecosystem that gives them all the tools and support they need to do their best work We free them from the stress, targets and management responsibilities that senior attorneys typically put up with in private practice – meaning they can have true work-life balance, and all the time they need to really get to know their clients. Which means happier attorneys doing better work, for happier clients who get better advice and service. Every business is a relationship business. That’s why we’re called Two, to reflect the importance of the relationship between us and the attorney, and the attorney and their client. And Pentlands gets that. The relationship that we have with Pentlands is strong. I trust them implicitly. They’re good at their job and they’re nice people.” If you are reading this and would like a conversation about how we can help you, then please contact us on 01926 424455. To read more about the success of Two IP and how they work with Pentlands please visit https://lnkd.in/egcaAV8c #successstory #clients #business

COLLOBORATION – MUTUAL GROWTH : What are the benefits can yield, if two advocates or law firms collaborate with each other. For instance, if one advocate specializes in tax matters and another focuses on trademark issues. In situations where the tax-focused advocate has a client with trademark-related needs, if he refers the same to Trademark dealing Advocate is called business.

At Juristat, we understand the hesitations that patent attorneys and professionals may have when it comes to integrating legal technology into their workflow. But overcoming these hurdles is key to keeping your book of business profitable. https://hubs.la/Q02yq-Pj0

I’m surprised this Arizona Court of Appeals decision isn’t a published opinion. It has a lot of new (for Arizona) rulings about commercial litigation. Highlights: (1) the analysis to exclude lost-profits expert opinion for a new enterprise, (2) trespass to chattel for intangible data, and (3) slander of title’s limitations period. The first is excluding a lost-profit expert’s opinions (¶¶ 17-32). This business wasn’t established, so the expert had to predict revenue, expenses, risk, and such. The Court embraced many federal decisions addressing such experts and their reports. That approach isn’t unusual, of course. But having such a complete embrace of the federal courts’ rationale in this setting may be opinion-worthy. Here, the Court and trial court found that the damages expert didn’t adequately account for the new business’s risk of failure and inability to secure investors. Simply put, the expert used too many speculative assumptions about future success. The next interesting topic is trespass to chattel (¶¶ 38-44). The chattel here were patent applications. Plaintiffs alleged that Defendant interfered by re-titling those applications, temporarily depriving Plaintiffs of the ability to market some intellectual property. The Court held that trespass to chattel can apply to patent applications—you don’t need tangible property for the claim. It analogized to the doctrine that conversion claims exist if someone converts a document into which intangible rights were merged. And “[w]e hold that in the modern digitized world, electronic touching may suffice.” So, re-titling the patent applications via online portals was enough. The last interesting holding is that lost profits are recoverable for trespass to chattel; a plaintiff isn’t limited to the property’s fair market value. The last part that caught my eye was slander of title (¶¶ 45-52). First, the one-year period for libel/slander doesn’t apply. The Court believes that either the three-year period for trespass or the four-year catchall period apply. And while the claim requires special damages, Plaintiffs met their pleading burden about lost profits through some general language in the complaint. They didn’t need to quantify those damages in the pleading. 

Key Learnings from CPA Global’s Legal Battle In a recent legal decision, CPA Global successfully defended against a claim of negligent misrepresentation in a Georgia Court of Appeals case. The lawsuit stemmed from a docketing error that led to the missing of critical patent filing deadlines by FisherBroyles, on behalf of a client. Details here: https://lnkd.in/d9HRb6sJ Your thoughts? How does your organization handle docketing redundancies to safeguard against such risks? #IntellectualProperty #LegalTech #RiskManagement #PatentLaw #InnovationManagement

Whenever a small business is sued, it can be a daunting and stressful experience. The complexity of patent lawsuits, however, render those suits even more troublesome. In this blog post, we will outline the steps a small business should take when sued over a patent.

Discuss patent costs with your attorney wisely. Make sure you understand the following: 1. Understand the fee structure clearly. 2. Know what each charge covers. 3. Ensure they have relevant experience. 4. Get a comprehensive estimate. 5. Evaluate the patent's value versus costs. This approach not only equips you with a future-proof strategy but also helps your attorney understand the patent better. #PatentLaw #IntellectualProperty #LegalAdvice

With the right data you can make nuanced and strategic decisions to aid the patent prosecution process. Here are some steps firms and in-house teams can take before, during, and after prosecution with Juristat Analytics. https://hubs.la/Q02cpbJk0

As a Patent Attorney, it's essential to add value to your legal services to stand out in a competitive market and drive business growth. Here are some strategies you can implement to add value to your practice: 1. Specialized Expertise: Enhance your skills and knowledge in patent law to provide exceptional service to your clients. 2. Utilize Technology: Incorporate technology solutions to streamline your processes and provide efficient service to your clients. 3. Customized Legal Support: Tailor your legal services to meet the specific needs of each client to enhance satisfaction and retention. 4. Exceptional Customer Service: Build strong relationships with clients by providing high-quality customer service and proactive communication. 5. Corporate Social Responsibility: Engage in CSR activities to improve your image and attract clients who value ethical partnerships. 6. Certifications and Accreditations: Obtain industry-recognized certifications to validate your commitment to high standards. By focusing on these strategies, you can add substantial value to your patent law practice, attract more clients, and drive business growth. Stay tuned for more legal insights and tips to help you succeed in your practice! #PatentAttorney #LegalServices #ValueAddingInnovation

Unsure how patent analytics will fit into your current prosecution strategies? Here are some steps firms and in-house teams can take before, during, and after prosecution with Juristat analytics. https://hubs.la/Q02tYhmz0