Intellectual property—especially patents—has exploded onto the consciousness of the media and businesspeople alike in recent years. The patent wars between high-tech companies have dominated headlines, while business decision makers in the C-suite have realized just how valuable intellectual property assets can be. But with the rise in prominence of IP comes a rise in challenges and concerns.

Innovation and value

While much of the press about patents is negative, involving trolls and debates over patent reform, IP attorneys know that patents are valuable assets that drive innovation and business decisions.