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May 22, 2025
Emerging Practitioners Considering Moving In‑House
Transitioning from private practice to an in‑house role can be a significant career shift for junior intellectual property professionals. This move offers new challenges and opportunities, shifting priorities from business development and billable hours to organizational integration and long‑term business strategies. In-House Practitioner Chris Peng walks through key considerations for emerging professionals considering this move.
May 31, 2024
Strategies for Communicating with Inventors During Patent Prosecution
Navigating the patent prosecution process can be a complex journey, especially for individual inventors and start-ups. Strong communication between patent agents and inventors is crucial to ensure a smooth and successful process. In this blog, (written by Chris Peng and adapted from an insightful IPIC Webinar by Richard Mar, Ilya Kalnish, and Tamara O’Connell), we explore essential strategies for agents to enhance their communication with inventors.
June 4, 2020
Young Practitioners: Problem Solving During COVID-19
Until recently for young intellectual property professionals, learning their craft was much like walking down a well-worn path. Common strategies for dealing with obstacles encountered included asking mentors and peers, referring to industry guidelines or commentary, and following precedents and past practices that have proven successful.