Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, Megan McLoughlin, LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, and Megan McLoughlin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, Megan McLoughlin, LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, and Megan McLoughlin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

#45: Patent Data Comparisons: Am I Better Than You?

19:53
 
Share
 

Manage episode 210544199 series 2361642
Content provided by LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, Megan McLoughlin, LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, and Megan McLoughlin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, Megan McLoughlin, LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, and Megan McLoughlin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This episode covers the concept of the "alignment report," a software tool for determining whether a company or law firm's prosecution performance is in line with what is normal at the USPTO. As Megan discusses the goals and potential pitfalls of such data comparisons, she discovers that the most challenging step is actually selecting which applications to include in the comparison. Many patent practitioners make the mistake of defining the application set too broadly, to include applications from vastly different technology areas. This can result in unfair comparisons: for example, comparing a law firm that only works on software patents with one that works on mechanical patents.

  continue reading

56 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 210544199 series 2361642
Content provided by LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, Megan McLoughlin, LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, and Megan McLoughlin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, Megan McLoughlin, LexisNexis® IP, Chris Holt, and Megan McLoughlin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This episode covers the concept of the "alignment report," a software tool for determining whether a company or law firm's prosecution performance is in line with what is normal at the USPTO. As Megan discusses the goals and potential pitfalls of such data comparisons, she discovers that the most challenging step is actually selecting which applications to include in the comparison. Many patent practitioners make the mistake of defining the application set too broadly, to include applications from vastly different technology areas. This can result in unfair comparisons: for example, comparing a law firm that only works on software patents with one that works on mechanical patents.

  continue reading

56 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play