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Celebrating Independence and Innovation: The Patent System’s Role in American Progress
As we celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s natural to reflect not only on the birth of American independence but also on the principles and...

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Jul 32 min read


Doing Business in Europe Involving Personal Data? Comply with the GDPR
Does Your U.S. Startup Need to Comply with GDPR? For many U.S. startups, international growth is part of the business plan from day one....

panagos kennedy
Jun 263 min read


Choosing the Right Corporate Form: A Michigan Entrepreneur’s Guide
Starting a business in Michigan? One of your most important first steps is choosing the right legal structure. This decision affects...

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Jun 223 min read


Building Strong Relationships with Overseas Counsel in Managing a Global IP Portfolio
As companies grow beyond their national borders, the complexity of managing an international intellectual property (IP) portfolio...

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May 192 min read


The Patent Office Rejected Your Invention For Being An Abstract Idea. Fight Back!
Patent eligibility law under § 101 remains foggy on its clearest day. But a rejection of your patent claims under § 101 isn’t necessarily...

panagos kennedy
May 63 min read


What to do if someone knocks off your brand
You’ve worked hard and invested real money to build your brand. Then one day you open your browser or walk down the aisle at a trade show...

panagos kennedy
Apr 232 min read


You’ve Been Sued for Trade Secret Misappropriation. Now What?
Few things are more unsettling than receiving a complaint alleging trade secret misappropriation. Whether you’re a company or an...

panagos kennedy
Apr 163 min read


Defense Contractors: Modified Your Product And Selling Only to The DoD? Preserve "Commercial Item" Status Anyway
Defense contractors modifying commercial products to meet specific U.S. military requirements face challenges preserving the product’s...

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Apr 113 min read


Defense Contractors: Pitch Your Product As A Commercial Item
Selling to the Department of Defense can be more efficient—and more profitable—when your product qualifies as a "commercial item" under...

panagos kennedy
Apr 43 min read


The Interplay of Open Source Licenses and Generative Code: Proceed with Caution
In the rapidly evolving world of generative AI, software developers are grappling with a new and complex challenge: how open source...

panagos kennedy
Apr 22 min read


Your Role in the Patent Process
If your company needs help with protecting its “crown jewel” technology, you probably already know that patents are important. What you...

Panagos Kennedy
Feb 193 min read


The Evolving Role of a Patent Attorney in Tech
Patent Attorneys Must Be Business Advisors A patent attorney who sits in a home office filing applications on demand does little for the...

Panagos Kennedy
Feb 162 min read


Include Attorneys In Key Business Teams
In a highly regulated business landscape, counseling from a business attorney is indispensable to executives. Effective business...

Panagos Kennedy
Feb 131 min read


Selecting Local Counsel for Federal Court Litigation in Michigan
You know how to handle the substance of your complex federal litigation matters. But your client has been sued or wants to sue another in...

Panagos Kennedy
Feb 102 min read


Protecting Your Brands By Enforcing Your Trademarks
Your brands distinguish your company from the competition. They are a symbol of your quality and reputation in the marketplace. That’s...

Panagos Kennedy
Feb 72 min read


Non-Compete Agreements Have Not Disappeared
In a competitive business landscape, protecting your company's assets and intellectual property is paramount. Non-Compete Agreements...

Panagos Kennedy
Feb 42 min read


Navigating Business Contracts: Insights from Business Attorneys
Understanding complex business contracts is critical for any company to ensure their operations run smoothly and avoid disruptions in the...

Panagos Kennedy
Feb 12 min read


Best Practices for Drafting Operating Agreements: An Attorney’s Guide
Operating agreements serve as the backbone of limited liability companies (LLCs), defining the structure and operation of the business....

Panagos Kennedy
Jan 262 min read


Non-Disclosure Agreements: Ensuring Meaningful Coverage in the Digital Age
In today's fast-paced digital world, safeguarding your company’s confidential intellectual property (IP) from unauthorized disclosure is...

Panagos Kennedy
Jan 242 min read


Advancing Innovation: The Role of a Medical Device Patent Attorney
For start-up companies such as university spin-offs, medical device patents are crucial to grow the business to, for example, become an...

Panagos Kennedy
Jan 242 min read
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