Carolyn Juarez Elected Partner of Neugeboren O’Dowd
Patent agents are a highly regarded commodity for a law firm but their narrow authorization to represent others raises unique privilege issues.
A Narrow Lane – Patent Agents and Protecting Privilege
Patent agents are a highly regarded commodity for a law firm but their narrow authorization to represent others raises unique privilege issues.
An Attorney’s Death by 1000 Cuts – Killing the Time Clock
2021 demands that your lawyer also be a practicing technologist and embrace novel methods to bill for their services. Read about Neugeboren O'Dowd's unique approach to client engagement and management.
From Design Engineer to Patent Attorney – Meet Craig Neugeboren
Meet Craig Neugeboren, founder of Neugeboren O’Dowd, and discover how he found his passion in patent law.
From Network Engineer to Intellectual Property Attorney: Shane Percival
Shane Percival is a sought-after patent lawyer. Read about his journey from software engineering to intellectual property.
Software Patents – “That’s Where All The Action Is”
After graduating from engineering school, I remember speaking to my grandfather, who had worked as a chemical engineer for GE for his entire career after WWII.
Should You Pass on a Patent?
Sometimes a patent does not make business sense. It’s a conversation I have frequently with potential and existing clients, and after a brief discussion, drawing attention to important issues they should consider, they often arrive at the conclusion that it’s not worth it.
Keeping Competitors Away From Your Game-changing Product
Clients see a competing product with similar functionality to their own and immediately believe it’s a copy, even if the competitor developed the functionality independently. At that point, they don’t care how the attorneys deal with the situation — the attorneys are expected to find a way to shut down the knockoff.