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Patent Strategy

September 15, 2026Kevin T. Quinn1 min read

Why Competitive Intelligence Belongs in Prosecution, Not After Grant

Mapping pending claims to competitor products while claim scope can still change is the difference between a portfolio that covers the market and one that documents an idea.

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Freedom to Operate

Freedom to Operate1 min read

September 10, 2026 · Mark C. Willard

What Freedom-to-Operate Actually Tells You

A freedom-to-operate analysis is not a guarantee. It is a risk picture that informs a launch decision.

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