The Software Patent Podcast

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)Let’s Connect!WebsiteEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedIn

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)Let’s Connect!WebsiteEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedIn

A common complaint among companies and people filing for patents is that the examination process takes too long.In this episode, Cynthia Gilbert, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains how you can accelerate the patent examination process. She also discusses how you can slow down the process and circumstances where that is beneficial.Tune in to this Fourth episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn how to slow down or accelerate the patent examination process. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Ways of accelerating the patent examination process (00:48)How the PPH helps in speeding up patent examination (04:14)Reasons why someone might want to slow down the patent examination process (06:30)How to slow down the patent examination process(08:19)Let’s Connect!WebsiteEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedIn

An international patent makes it possible to protect your intellectual property in markets outside the US. In this episode, Robert Plotkin, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains how to approach international patent applications. He also covers how to use a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PTC) and the benefits it provides.Tune in to this Third episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn about what’s involved in applying for an international patent. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The options available when filing for an international patent (01:25)How to approach the decision on where to file a patent (03:10)What a PCT patent application entails (05:21)Let’s Connect!WebsiteEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedIn

A provisional patent application is a kind of scaled-down patent application that can be prepared more quickly and is less expensive than a full patent application.In this episode, Cynthia Gilbert, a software patent attorney and co-founder of the law firm Blueshift IP explains the benefits and limitations of a provisional patent application. She also shares the most common mistakes made while filing for it.Tune in to this Second episode of the Software Patent Podcast to learn what a provisional patent application can and can’t do.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The definition of a provisional patent application (01:39)The benefits of a provisional patent application (03:00)Common mistakes made when filing for a provisional patent application (06:10)Resources:Four Myths About Provisional Patent ApplicationsLet’s Connect!WebsiteEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedIn

Welcome to this important conversation on patents.Patents cover a company's most cutting-edge innovations, often months or years before those innovations go to market.In this episode, Robert Plotkin and Cynthia Gilbert, software patent attorneys and co-founders of the law firm Blueshift IP,  set the stage for exciting episodes aimed at demystifying patent decisions. You’ll also hear about our expertise and how we approach patenting when working with clients.And now, let’s jump into the First episode of the Software Patent Podcast to hear more about collaboration with a patent lawyer.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How we approach the patenting process (01:23)The key role played by patents (03:42)Our goals with this podcast series (05:03)Let’s Connect!WebsiteEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedIn