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The Software Patent Podcast

By: Blueshift IP
  • Summary

  • Hosted by Robert Plotkin and Cynthia Gilbert - Software Patent Experts from Law Firm, Blueshift IP, the Software Patent Podcast leverages decades of combined expertise in software patents to protect companies' software innovations with strong patents to maximize patent portfolio value. Software patenting seems to be one of the most elusive IP patents to obtain, but it can be quite a direct process if you are equipped with all the information you need with the help of specialised expertise. In this series of 5-10 minute podcasts, some of the topics we'll be covering are:

    • How your business plan can drive your software patent strategy
    • The myths about software patents
    • How to know when patent protection is valuable for you


    To find out more, head on over to www.blueshiftip.com


    DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this podcast is suggestive and should not be taken as legal advice.


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Episodes
  • Making Decisions Series: Marking and Maintenance
    Apr 10 2023

    After a patent is granted, you still need to take a few steps to keep it alive and enforceable.


    In this episode, Robert Plotkin, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains the proactive and ongoing steps needed to keep a patent enforceable. He also explains the challenge of patent marking software products.


    Tune in to this seventh episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn about keeping your patent alive and enforceable. 


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • The importance of patent marking (01:12)
    • Risks related to patent marking (02:21)
    • Why it's difficult to patent-mark software products (03:39)
    • What the patent maintenance process entails (07:11)


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    13 mins
  • Making Decisions Series: The Notice of Allowance
    Mar 27 2023

    Expanding your patent protection scope gives you more options for monetizing your patent portfolio.


    In this episode, Cynthia Gilbert, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains the options available to you after receiving a notice of allowance. She also discusses the benefits of filing a continuing patent application.


    Tune in to this sixth episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn how to expand your patent protection. 


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • Options available after receiving a notice of allowance (00:33)
    • How to expand patent protection (01:21)
    • The importance of having at least one continuing patent application (04:33)


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    6 mins
  • Making Decisions Series: Handling Rejections of Your Patent Applications
    Mar 13 2023

    It is normal for your first patent application not to be granted. In most cases, this signals the start of the negotiation process with the patent office. 


    In this episode, Robert Plotkin, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains how to handle ungranted patent applications. He also covers why applications are rejected and why you need legal assistance when responding to rejection.


    Tune in to this fifth episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn about handling patent application rejection. 


    In This Episode, You Will Learn:

    • Why it's normal for patent applications to be rejected (02:47)
    • Why you shouldn’t take patent rejection personally (07:10)
    • Why you should discuss your office action with your attorney (09:00)
    • The different rejection terminologies (14:15)


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    17 mins

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