Francis

Francis

Can I sell my patents?

Yes, patents and patent applications are property, and as such, can be transferred or sold just like other tangible property. Owners of quality patents who are less willing to seek remedies through the court system, or would prefer to quickly…

Can I obtain a loan based on patent assets?

For patent owners or patent application owners who are strapped for cash, a large number of economic institutions and funds have recorded assignments for patents or patent applications held as collateral for business loans. Marathon Patent Group, a group that…

Want the most value out of your patents? Do this.

Over the last few weeks we have discussed the impact of Alice on patents, and determined that it is still possible to obtain software patents post-Alice. We saw patent litigation suit filings close to all-time highs. Although filing one or…

Can I still patent software?

Yes, software is patentable. Although some commentators declared that Alice heralded the end of software patents, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will not deny a patent on an invention simply because the invention is related to software.…

Can I patent an idea?

Many innovators have asked this question, especially over the past year. To find the answer, we now have to ask Alice. In case you’re not familiar, let me provide some background before introducing you to Alice. The proverbial pendulum regarding…

JiNan Glasgow George
US Patent Attorney

JiNan is recognized worldwide for her expertise in Intellectual Property. She has spoken about Intellectual Property in front of the UN, and been a featured speaker at Intellectual Property conferences in India, Italy, France, South Africa, Mexico, Ghana, as well…