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IP Management Blog
Expert analysis on patent prosecution, trademark portfolio strategy, domain protection, and the latest developments in intellectual property law.
The Cost of Rebuilding an IP Portfolio After a Data Loss Event
When IP records live in spreadsheets and local drives, a single data loss event can erase years of work. The recovery cost dwarfs the cost of prevention.
The Small IP Firm Case for Enterprise-Grade Software (It Is Not Just for BigLaw)
Enterprise IP management software is no longer priced or sized for Fortune 500 companies only. Small and mid-size firms gain the most from the per-attorney efficiency improvements.
Domain Name Portfolio Management: Why General Legal Software Is Not Enough
IP portfolios increasingly include hundreds of domain names alongside trademarks and patents. Managing them in a general-purpose legal tool creates dangerous gaps.
Renewal Cost Forecasting: Why Surprises Are a Sign of Poor IP Management
Unexpected renewal cost spikes are a symptom of inadequate portfolio visibility. Proper IP management software eliminates budget surprises years in advance.
Copyright in the Age of Social Media: Platform Liability, DMCA, and the Creator Economy
Social media platforms handle millions of copyright-relevant interactions daily. The legal framework governing platform liability, the DMCA, and copyright in user-generated content is under stress.
Manual Trademark Renewals vs. Automated Tracking: The Hidden Cost of Getting It Wrong
A trademark registration that lapses because a renewal deadline was missed cannot always be revived. The cost of manual tracking is not just time — it is permanent loss of rights.