What startups should know about Software Patents in 2017

Technical innovations can make or break a leader in a particular market. Most modern innovations related to computers have pertained to software. To capitalize on software innovations, start-up companies often rely on software patents to ward off law suits, attract investment, and prevent competitor knock-offs. Every major and successful software company has a patent portfolio and strategy that has been a key factor in its success. This presentation will focus on the patentability of software as well as why and when a start-up company should consider pursuing patent protection. We will cover the effects and benefits of patents to software companies, best practices for obtaining patent protection, and some key pitfalls for start-ups to avoid in obtaining software patent protection.

Speaker: Steve Bachmann, Bachmann Law Group