Intellectual Property Considerations for the Robotics Industry

Finnegan is pleased to release Intellectual Property Considerations for the Robotics Industry, a complimentary eBook featuring a series of articles originally contributed to Robotics Business Review. The articles, which were published over the past year, provide guidance and insight towards securing meaningful IP protection across the robotics industry at large.

A comprehensive and strategic plan for intellectual property protection of technical developments and enhancements, including design elements, are hallmarks of a successful and sophisticated business. A strong intellectual property portfolio provides several competitive advantages for robotics companies of all sizes—whether positioning for investment or sale, protecting from competitive threat in the marketplace, or building a strong brand name.

From a comparison of patents and trade secrets to a three-part series on IP rights protection when seeking government funding, Finnegan attorneys consider several key issues for robotics companies, including:

• Patents or Trade Secrets: The Choice Is Yours
• Design-Patent Protection for Modern Robotics Companies: What to Do When the Face of Your Robot Becomes the “Face” of Your Company
• Patent Eligibility of Software in the Wake of the Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank Decision

• Conducting R&D with Government Funding: Great Idea, but How Do We Protect Our Intellectual Property Rights?

To download a complimentary copy of Intellectual Property Considerations for the Robotics Industry, complete and submit the form below. We welcome your comments and inquiries.