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Patent That Idea: How to Navigate Patenting Construction Innovations
A contractor may have many ideas about equipment and process improvements, but how can they tell whether an idea is good enough to patent? Here are some questions a construction professional should consider to help make this determination.
By James F. Herkenhoff
March 25, 2020
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by James F. Herkenhoff
James F. Herkenhoff is a registered patent attorney and partner in the San Diego office of Knobbe Martens. He focuses on client practice and represents clients in diverse stages, from start-up companies to Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Herkenhoff has developed patent portfolios and completed due diligence and agreement work that has helped several clients achieve significant business goals.
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