

Revisiting the Standard NDA
Most technology enterprises are well-acquainted with NDAs. On the positive side, they recognize the importance of entering into NDAs with...

Carlo Cotrone
Dec 23, 2024


The IP Counselor’s Checklist for Adding Value During Patent Prosecution
I’ve been reflecting on what makes patent practitioners highly valuable to their clients. In a prior IPWatchdog article , I asserted that...

Carlo Cotrone
Dec 23, 2024


Is Your In-House Legal Team Highly Effective?
In-house legal departments are as varied as the enterprises that encompass them. Given such variability, how can one fairly assess whether an in-house legal department is effective? One useful strategy is to hire a legal consulting firm that can offer a rigorous framework for assessment and comprehensive recommendations for improvement. You also can make an informal assessment yourself.

Carlo Cotrone
Dec 11, 2024


The Law Firm’s Reply: A (Satirical) Sequel to the IP Client’s ‘Love’ Letter
[Upon receipt of the fateful l ove letter from its fictitious IP client, the fictitious law firm was speechless—momentarily. Feeling...

Carlo Cotrone
Dec 11, 2024
