PatentPC Attorney Bao Tran Shares Insights on Building Great IP at Consero Leadership Forum

PatentPC Attorney Bao Tran Shares Insights on Building Great IP at Consero Leadership Forum

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Attorney Bao Tran, a leading intellectual property expert at the firm of PatentPC, delivered valuable insights on "Building Great IP" at the Consero IP Leadership Forum.

Attorney Tran, known for his work with innovative products such as Monolithic 3D chips, shared strategies for effectively communicating the value of intellectual property to key stakeholders within organizations.

During the panel discussion, Tran emphasized the importance of building relationships with engineers and mid-level managers to stay informed about ongoing innovations. He highlighted the need for IP professionals to be present "in the room where it happens" to capture valuable inventions in rapidly developing fields like flying vehicles.

"There's a lot of innovation going on in self-driving cars - from sensors and LIDAR to radar and cameras. We also have extensive simulation work and infrastructure operations," Tran explained. "The challenge is capturing all of this innovation in a fast-paced startup environment."

Tran shared several key strategies for IP professionals:
Develop trust with engineering teams through consistent engagement
Educate stakeholders on responsible IP practices
Participate in industry associations to demonstrate commitment to innovation
Implement recognition programs like "Patent Oscars" to incentivize inventors
Ensure a positive experience for inventors throughout the patent process

"Companies should encourage engineers by giving rewards, both monetary and recognition," Patent Attorney Tran noted. "For example, companies can hose the annual 'Patent Oscars' event which recognizes the most prolific inventors and involves executives in presenting awards."

Tran also discussed the importance of communicating IP value to company leadership, often framing patents as an "insurance policy" against potential litigation or company pivots. He stressed the need to demonstrate the quality and effort that goes into patent development.

"It's not just about getting a patent - it's about getting a high-quality patent that provides real value to the company," Tran concluded.

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By leveraging these AI capabilities, companies can create more inventor-friendly submission processes that encourage innovation, improve the quality of submitted ideas, and accelerate the evaluation and development of promising concepts. This not only makes it easier for inventors to share their ideas but also increases the likelihood of those ideas being successfully implemented or commercialized.

This insightful discussion at the Consero IP Leadership Forum underscores the critical role of effective IP storytelling in today's innovation-driven business landscape.

About PatentPC:
PatentPC is an innovative Intellectual Property Law Firm that leverages advanced legal technology and AI tools to streamline the IP protection process for clients. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including provisional, utility, and design patent applications, trademark applications, and IP management solutions. PatentPC aims to make patent protection accessible and efficient for both individual inventors and businesses of all sizes. The firm's technology-driven approach and commitment to client education set it apart in the IP legal services landscape.

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