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  • 2025
    • June
      • The $10M Mistake Companies Make in Federal Contracting
    • May
      • DoD Procurement & Acquisition Reforms (2025)
      • A Proposed GenAI Training License
    • April
      • The Myth (Truth) of Innovation
    • February
      • Disaster Preparedness for IP and Government Contracts
    • January
      • How a New Presidential Administration Can Impact IP in Government Contracting
  • 2024
    • December
      • Understanding Patent Secrecy Orders
      • Patenting AI Inventions: A Deep Dive into AI Technology and IP
    • November
      • SBIR vs. STTR: Understanding IP Rights in Both Programs
    • October
      • How Can I Find Out if My Invention Is Truly Original and Patentable?
    • September
      • The Essential IP Checklist for Startup Companies
    • August
      • Alice Step 2: The Role of Patent Descriptions in Protecting Software Innovations
      • Practical IP Advice for Proposal Writing
      • Leveraging SBIR/STTR Funding to Enhance Your IP Portfolio
    • June
      • Why Innovation Needs Protection: Insights From Top Tech Giants
      • Elroy Air Chaparral Awarded 2024 Core77 Design Award
    • May
      • Common Legal Pitfalls in Government Contracts and How to Avoid Them
      • How Government Policies Impact Intellectual Property Rights
      • Handling IP Disputes in Government Contracts: Legal Strategies
      • Beyond Tech: Your Business Model Is Intellectual Property
    • April
      • Cost-Effective Intellectual Property Protection
    • January
      • Intellectual Property Enforcement: Welcome to Ip’s “Wild West”
      • Is Your Software Invention Patentable?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Fast Track for Semiconductor Patent Applications
      • Innovation and Working With/for the Government: What, Why, When, and How
      • Mask Works: Safeguarding Circuit Board Innovation
    • November
      • 5 Priorities to Focus On When Working With a Prime Government Contractor
      • Elroy Air Autonomous Hybrid Electric VTOL Makes Historic First Flight
    • October
      • Taber Innovations Group LLC Successfully Demonstrates Pioneering OWL™ System, Reinventing First Responder Situational Awareness
      • Raised Bar for Defending Against Design Patent Infringement
      • The New Ruling Narrows Design Patent Infringement Defenses
      • Navigating Government Contracts: Decoding Critical FAR/DFARS Clauses
    • September
      • The Hidden Costs of DIY Trademarks: How Hiring a Trademark Attorney Can Save You Time & Money
    • August
      • How Do I Protect My Inventions and Innovations Through Patents?
      • Navigating VC Funding and SBIR and STTR Strategies for Success
      • What is the Process of Registering a Trademark for My Brand or Business?
      • Understanding Copyrights: How to Protect Your Creative Works
    • July
      • Types of Patents
      • What is a Plant Patent
      • Utility Patent vs Design Patent
    • June
      • The Misunderstood Role of Patents When Engaging the Federal Government
    • March
      • National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Request for Proposals Announced
  • 2022
    • October
      • Patents And Small Business, Take 2: Government Contracting
      • Lockheed Martin Recognizes Martensen IP Client Blue Line Engineering With Award
    • September
      • Patents And Small Business: Are They Compatible?
    • August
      • Martensen IP Client REALM™ Global Wins Prestigious Inman Media Golden I Award
      • Managing Employee-Associated IP Risks
    • July
      • IP Attorney And Former Air Force Officer Cody P. Fowler Joins Martensen IP Law
    • June
      • Open-Source Software In Government Contracts
    • May
      • Intellectual Property Attorney Christopher Limpus Joins Martensen IP Law
      • Martensen IP Law Assists Taber Innovation Group In Securing Canadian Patent
    • April
      • Investors And IP: Making Your Company Attractive
    • March
      • Building A Ground-Up Innovation Strategy
    • February
      • The Rise And Fall Of Theranos: Clarifying Important IP Concepts
    • January
      • Why You Should Care About The Trademark Modernization Act
  • 2021
    • December
      • Strange Bedfellows: IP Rights And Accounting In SBIR/STTR Grants
    • November
      • Don’t Let A Vaguely Defined Employment Relationship Or A Weak IP Assignment Clause Lead You Into Litigation
    • October
      • DOJ Announces Sentencing In Scheme To Defraud Trademark Registration Owners
    • September
      • A Practical Approach To IP Protection For Government Contractors
    • August
      • Trade Secrets: Practical Considerations
    • July
      • Post-Grant Review Of Patents In The United States: The Recent Supreme Court Decision V. Arthrex
    • June
      • IP Law and Your Protection Strategy: Ongoing Evolution Is Essential
      • Martensen IP Client Parsons Corp. Wins $185 Million Expansion Of $12.6 Billion U.S. Space Force Contract
    • May
      • Abraham Lincoln’s Lesson Is Amazon’s Secret Weapon
    • April
      • Have The Rules Of The Game Changed? An Update On Patent-Eligible And Ineligible Subject Matter In The Gaming Space
    • March
      • How Can Patent Searches Foster Innovation?
    • February
      • Driving Medtech Innovation: A How-To Guide On Regulatory & Intellectual Property Strategies
      • Understanding The Relationship Between IP Law And Space Law
    • January
      • Martensen IP Client Nuvia Acquired By Qualcomm In $1.4B Deal
  • 2020
    • December
      • Innovating In A World Averse To Change
    • November
      • Federal Courts Continue To Limit Where Patent Plaintiffs Can Bring Suit
    • October
      • What Does Your IP Strategy Say About Your Startup?
      • Martensen IP Adds Depth With Hiring Of Seasoned Attorneys Chad G. Clark And Ryan J. Cudnik
    • September
      • Why Inventors Should Choose Patent Counsel Wisely
      • The Collaborative Government Workplace: Sharing Ideas… With My Competitors?
    • May
      • Taking This Time To Retool Our Work World: Renewed Focus On Relationships And Teamwork
      • Bad Economic Times Are Great Times To Act On Intellectual Property
    • April
      • Avoiding Invention Disclosure Landmines: Why A Prior-Art Search Isn’t Always The Best Answer
      • Patent And Trademark Filing Deadlines Update
    • March
      • The Mother Of Invention Has Arrived In The Form Of COVID-19
      • The Government Collaborative Workplace And The IP Challenge
      • CENTRL Acquires Key Patents
    • January
      • U.S. Patent And Trademark Office 37 CFR Rule 1.56: How Should Patent Applicants Approach Compliance?
      • Important Considerations For Effective Trade Secret Protection
  • 2019
    • October
      • Patents And Early-Stage Research And Development
    • September
      • Know And Protect Your Intellectual Property – Part 3
    • August
      • Where Is The Value In Intellectual Property?
    • June
      • Intellectual Property Rights In The Global Commons Of Space
      • Intellectual Property: Pareto’s Enabler Of Space
      • The “Property” In Intellectual Property
    • May
      • Protecting Software Innovations: Why Patents, Copyrights, And Trade Secrets Play A Role
    • April
      • Know And Protect Your Intellectual Property – Part 2
    • February
      • USA Today Featured A Martensen IP Client
      • How Long Does It Really Take To Get A Patent?
    • January
      • Patents: 250 Years And Going Strong
      • Know And Protect Your Intellectual Property
  • 2018
    • November
      • Revisiting The Duty Of Disclosure And How Best To Comply: A Refresher
    • October
      • How To Help The Little Startup In The World Of Tech Giants
    • June
      • U.S Patents Reach A Major Milestone
    • March
      • Software Intellectual Property Rights: Is A Patent Or A Copyright Best For Your Program?
      • Colorado Springs Style Names Michael Martensen Among Its 2018 Top Attorneys
  • 2017
    • October
      • Leading The Pack
    • June
      • Intellectual Property Considerations In Government Contracts Related To Space And Cyber
      • Patents And The Government Contractor
    • January
      • Protecting Your Software In Defense Contracting
  • 2016
    • April
      • Basic Must-Do Tips For Protecting SBIR Intellectual Property
      • 5 Reasons Viable Startups Require Patents
  • 2015
    • October
      • Changing The Rules: Understanding Government Impacts On Intellectual Property Rights Event
    • September
      • Common Intellectual Property Mistakes
    • August
      • Top 10 Reasons For Getting A Patent
    • June
      • The Hidden Value Of Trademarks: Why They Matter In Government Contracts
    • May
      • Hidden Dangers Of Government Contracting
    • February
      • Intellectual Property’s Competitive Advantage
  • 2014
    • November
      • Subcontractor Landmines In Government Contracts: Protecting Your Property And Rights
    • May
      • Nintendo Sued By Foreign Tech Company Over Patent Issues
      • Skee-Ball Challenges Brewskee-Ball Over Trademark
      • Boulder Startup Sues Gopro For Patent Infringement
      • Former Eli Lilly Employees Face Restrictions After Sharing Information With Chinese Competitor
      • Longmont Firm Sues Marijuana-Laced Mint Manufacturer For Violating Licensing Agreement
    • April
      • U.S. Patent And Trademark Office Denies 9 Trademark Applications For “Boston Strong”
      • Three-Dimensional Printers Present International Intellectual Property Challenges
      • Former Microsoft Employee Shared Company Secrets With Foreign Blogger
      • Recent Trademark Office Decision May Foreshadow Fate Of Washington Redskins Football Team
    • March
      • Aurora-Based Honey Smoked Fish Co. Takes Up Legal Battle Against Einstein Bros Bagels
      • Twitter Shells Out $36 Million For IBM Patents
      • U.S. Senate Working On Patent Reform Bill
      • Dumb Starbucks May Face Legal Action From Popular Coffee Chain
    • February
      • Colorado Companies May Want To Take Note Of Olympics’ Trademark Protection Strategies
      • Colorado Springs Pot Store Owner Faces Licensing Challenges In Nearby Town
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