This is a common question I have gotten from founders in the startup ecosystem. From their perspective, the question makes perfect sense because the modern investing landscape is very milestone driven (e.g., achieve X amount of annual recurring revenue before doing Y). Unfortunately, the mechanics of patent law operate against a different set of milestones… Continue reading After What Funding Round Should Patent Protection be Pursued?
Month: October 2023
Art Unit Prediction using Machine Learning – Limited Prototype
I have been working on a tool for patent practitioners that aims to predict the Art Unit that a given patent application is likely be to assigned. Before digging into the details, a link to an early prototype is available here: https://tools.engineerturnedlawyer.com Context The USPTO has thousands of Patent Examiners that examine newly filed patent applications.… Continue reading Art Unit Prediction using Machine Learning – Limited Prototype