The Bullseye IP Blog
In-depth articles on patent search methodology, IP strategy, landmark cases, and technical domain analysis — written by an engineer who does the searches, not a marketer who describes them.
KSR v. Teleflex and the Art of Cross-Domain Invalidity: How We Find the Prior Art Others Miss
The 2007 Supreme Court decision reshaped invalidity strategy. Understanding KSR's flexible TSM test opens entire new prior art universes — across domain boundaries.
The GlobalFoundries vs TSMC IP War: What Patent Attorneys Need to Know About Foundry Patent Strategy
The world's largest foundries don't just compete in silicon — they compete in patents. A deep analysis of foundry IP strategy and what it means for clients.
Why Prior Art Searches Fail Before the First Database Query Is Run
The biggest errors in patent search happen in claim interpretation — before search begins. An engineer's guide to what most IP search firms get wrong.
5G Automotive SEP Licensing: Why Vehicle Manufacturers Are the Next FRAND Battleground
Nokia, Ericsson, and Qualcomm are targeting automotive OEMs for cellular SEP licences. A technical breakdown for attorneys advising automotive clients.
FTO Analysis for Hardware Startups: The Complete Practical Guide
When to do FTO, what to prioritise with limited budget, and how to use FTO results to make product decisions — a practical guide for founders and counsel.
Taylor Swift's Trademark Strategy: What Tech IP Teams Can Learn From a Pop Star's IP Playbook
Taylor Swift proactively trademarked phrases before her Eras Tour. The strategic thinking behind it is directly applicable to technology IP portfolios.
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