Paul Roberts

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ABOUT PAUL ROBERTS

Paul Roberts, Esq. principle practice is in intellectual property and contract law. At Protect it! IP, Paul performs patent drafting and prosecution (both US and international), contract negotiation and drafting, product development (prototyping, economic surveys, and software development), and patent monetization (licensing and enforcement.) Recent speaking engagements includes topics such as patent damages, privacy law, open source licensing, patent eligibility, and software contracts. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Paul holds degrees in computer science and biomedical engineering, and regularly provides counseling services in business methods, computers and software, medical devices, electronic security, and mechanical devices. For example, Paul regularly writes patents on web-marketing techniques and search engine technology, iPhone applications, and (smartphone) wireless technology. As a patent prosecutor, Paul applies a multi-faceted approach towards obtaining patent protection. First, Paul provides companies a realistic analysis of the probability of obtaining a patent if an application is filed. Then he determines what that patent may be worth by focusing on the licensing and enforcement potential of the patent. Not all ideas are patentable, and a company can devote a lot of time and resource pursuing an unpatentable idea. Moreover, not all patentable ideas are profitable. By combining these two evaluations, companies can make an informed decision as to whether it is worthwhile to pursue patent protection. In addition to filing for patent protection, Paul regularly works with companies to secure marketing and website design contracts, supply and vendor agreements, and mechanical and software prototyping and development. Paul also provides counseling on how to design around competing patents, and performs freedom to operate evaluations.