Written by: Jessica Ergmann, Head of IP Transactions Practice
In today’s innovation-driven market, your intellectual property is more than just a line item on a patent application—it is your most powerful engine for growth. However, for many organizations, managing that IP can feel reactive, expensive, and fragmented.
Since joining Sagacity Legal as the Head of IP Transactions, my priority…
Sagacity Legal is thrilled to share some exciting news that will help us better support your innovations and business growth. We are expanding with the launch of our new IP Transactions practice. This practice will be led by our newly appointed Head of IP Transactions, Jess Ergmann! This is a significant milestone for the firm as it expands its footprint…
You’ve just had a breakthrough. It’s the kind of idea that wakes you up at 3 AM—a product feature or a new technology that could disrupt your entire industry. To flesh it out, you open your laptop, log into ChatGPT, and start typing. You ask the AI to refine the concept, troubleshoot potential engineering flaws, maybe even draft a few…
Imagine you are on the verge of securing a patent for your latest innovation. You can see the finish line, but there is a small misunderstanding regarding a prior art reference standing in your way. For decades, the solution was simple: pick up the phone, schedule an interview with the patent examiner, and talk it through. These conversations often bridged…
Launching a new product is an exhilarating moment for any entrepreneur. You’ve poured countless hours into development, secured funding, and built a brand you believe in. But what if a hidden obstacle could bring it all crashing down? This isn’t just a hypothetical risk; it’s a harsh reality that even the world’s biggest companies face when they overlook upfront patent…
Leaving the 2025 AIPLA Annual Meeting, I’m more energized than ever. Surrounded by brilliant legal minds and inspiring conversations, one topic clearly stole the show—artificial intelligence. The real highlight for me? USPTO Director John Squires’ first public address, where he offered much-needed clarity on patent eligibility for AI inventions.
Director Squires’ Vision: The Three Pillars of AI Patent Eligibility
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Waiting years for your patent application to be examined can feel like running a marathon in slow motion. If you’re an entrepreneur or inventor with a breakthrough idea, every month of delay is a missed opportunity for growth, funding, and outpacing your competitors.
Great news: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot…
Congratulations! All your hard work, research, and patience have paid off—your patent is officially granted. It’s an electrifying milestone, proof that your unique idea is valued and your creative technology is protected. But as you celebrate, another big question appears: What comes next? Is this the finish line, or just the start of your journey?
Securing a patent is…
Generative AI is rapidly becoming a go-to tool for efficiency across many industries, but its unchecked use in the legal field is setting a dangerous precedent. We’ve seen trial lawyers get caught using AI that “hallucinates” and creates fake case citations. Now, even federal judges are under scrutiny for allegedly using AI to draft error-ridden rulings. This trend raises serious…
For years, innovators in the Artificial Intelligence space have faced a frustrating paradox: creating groundbreaking technology, only to have their patent applications rejected on the grounds that their inventions are too “abstract.” At our firm, we’ve seen this firsthand. We’ve championed brilliant AI inventions, arguing that they are tangible, transformative, and deserving of protection, only to be met with a…
