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04.10.2026
Why Smart Startups Should Publish Their Secrets Instead of Patenting Them
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on April 10, 2026. I recently spoke with a founder who had obtained a patent but…
02.24.2026
I’ve Reviewed Many Patent Portfolios. Here’s What Makes One Worth $100M
I Once Represented a Company That Had Nothing but Patents They sued major industry players who refused to settle. Those…
02.24.2026
Six Questions That Determine Whether You Should File That Patent
Why the Default Answer Shouldn’t Be “Yes, Let’s File” I’ve sat through hundreds of IP strategy sessions with founders. The…
