Eric M Brusca

Eric M Brusca

April 01, 2014 | Inside Counsel

Would you know an inventor when you see one?

A thorough inventorship inquiry before the patent application is filed can save time and money down the road, and also help ensure that any patent that that issues from the patent application is enforceable.

By Eric M. Brusca

10 minute read

March 04, 2014 | Inside Counsel

IP: Keeping your company’s information confidential in today’s world of due diligence

Due diligence in todays digital world presents particularly challenging questions arising from communications between companies throughout the due diligence process.

By Eric M. Brusca

4 minute read

February 04, 2014 | Inside Counsel

IP: These claims are not obvious, just ask my expert!

Filing an expert declaration during patent application prosecution can be very persuasive, but careful consideration should be given when selecting experts and drafting the document.

By Eric M. Brusca

5 minute read

January 07, 2014 | Inside Counsel

IP: Third party pre-issuance submissions

A third party trying to reduce the claim breadth in a competitors pending patent application may wind up doing more harm than good

By Eric M. Brusca

12 minute read

December 03, 2013 | Inside Counsel

IP: How reissue patents may help you sleep at night

Reissue patents should be considered at the outset by applicants looking to save costs and by applicants who are filing very early in the development of a potential commercial product.

By Eric M. Brusca

6 minute read

November 05, 2013 | Inside Counsel

IP: Mr. (Patent Attorney) Smith Goes to Washington - Successful patent examiner interviews

Some inside practice tips for the time spent leading to, during, and immediately following an in-person interview at the USPTO.

By Eric M. Brusca

14 minute read