Thomas Franklin
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Weak Patent Management Could Lead to Disastrous Consequences for Your Business — Here's How to Avoid Them
Google's $1.67 billion patent settlement highlights the importance of strategic patent management. How can aligning patents with business goals prevent costly mistakes and protect consumer trust? Discover the answers and learn how to turn patents into powerful assets.
How to Ensure High-Quality Patent Filings — 5 Key Steps for Portfolio Managers
Portfolio managers face challenges in selecting drafters who balance cost with quality, amidst complex patent jargon. This article aims to make it easier for portfolio managers to get the quality applications drafted.
A Robust Innovation Team Is Essential for Enterprise Success — Here's Why and How to Build One
Discover how to create an outstanding innovation team. Dive into engaging diverse talents, nurturing a culture of collaboration and mastering patent strategy to turn your brilliant ideas into successful, protected innovations.
5 Things to Look for When Hiring a Patent Portfolio Manager
Hiring the right patent portfolio manager is critical to maximizing your enterprise's intellectual property (IP) potential. A competent manager must possess a blend of these five key competencies.
Unlocking the Market Potential of Your Patent Portfolio — A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Learn strategic ways to showcase your patents' worth, be it as a business shield, through legal wins or by identifying potential infringements.
5 Benefits Patent Management Software Must Deliver
A properly managed patent portfolio can be an organization's most valuable asset. Without a patent management tool, it's difficult and expensive to gain the value that a patent portfolio provides.
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