This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, I speak with Dana Colarulli, who is a partner at ACG Advocacy—one of the premiere intellectual property lobby firms in Washington, DC. During our conversation we delve into the intricate world of patent policy and politics, discussing laws, the dynamic environment at the USPTO. Dana shares his extensive experience and insights on high-growth technology businesses. We address critical topics such as the recent shake-ups at the USPTO, the controversial “patent tax” proposal, how despite the fact that the USPTO is user-fee funded it is being swept up in broader Trump Administration efforts to downsize the federal government, what the word “innovation” really means, how businesses use intellectual property assets, the importance of predictable IP assets, the challenges of effective patent valuation, international collaboration and education to support small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), and much more.
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