The Protectors of Cool Stuff The Protectors of Cool Stuff

In this episode for the protectors of cool stuff, we are talking about blockchain technologies. Tom Marlow and Michael Henson discuss applications and intellectual property surrounding the blockchain space.

Michael Henson, a Partner at Perkins Coie, provides seasoned intellectual property counsel to businesses of varying sizes that trust him to employ his wide-ranging intellectual property prosecution and litigation experience to achieve positive results.

Combining extensive patent and trademark prosecution experience with a litigation background, Michael offers his clients a unique approach to their sophisticated intellectual property needs. Michael is a registered patent attorney whose practice emphases patent prosecution, patent litigation, and strategic patent portfolio management and analysis. Businesses spanning a diverse array of technologies regularly engage Michael to help develop, protect and monetize intellectual property. Michael is adept at handling intellectual property procurement, transactional, and enforcement matters in the United States and abroad, and in particular, regularly assists clients with infringement, freedom-to-operate and validity opinions, patent prosecution, trademark, and related licensing matters. Michael is also experienced in virtually all phases of patent, trademark and other types of intellectual property law, including appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Michael has extensive experience in a wide variety of technological disciplines and has prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patents (or had related litigation experience) in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, specifically including technology related to digital and analog circuits, power distribution devices, semiconductors, encryption, authentication, e-commerce, real time (streaming) communications, signal processing, data storage, graphical user interfaces, disposable medical devices, ultrasonic signal detection, vehicle systems, spinal cord stimulation, medical (oncology) revenue regeneration software, medical billing practice management systems, prosthetics, aircraft superchargers, shipping products and systems, baby goods, locking devices, hitch devices, cartridge filling apparatuses, dental devices, sporting goods, expandable/collapsible canopies and various other electrical and mechanical products,

Prior to launching his legal career, Michael worked as a co-op engineer in the steel industry. He also worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, with top secret clearances, while obtaining his degree in electrical engineering.

Email address: MHenson@perkinscoie.com
Phone Number: (303)291-2337


Tom Marlow is the Chief Technology Officer for Black Hills IP and is the President of Black Hills IP Renewals, our patent annuities management company. Tom is a registered patent attorney and electrical engineer with a passion for IP systems. Previously, Tom ran the IP department for a multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturing company where he oversaw worldwide IP strategy, enforcement, and procurement. Tom taps his in-house and prior private practice experience to develop and deliver products and services that address known pain-points in the patent process. Tom has spoken before diverse audiences from patent attorneys, to C-suite executives to engineers to startup founders on patent management, analysis, and strategy over the years. Tom also has experience prosecuting and managing patent prosecution on a global scale and is the co-author of the Lexis published “US Patent Prosecutor’s Desk Reference”. Tom was previously co-chair of the patent analytics and portfolio management department at the Minneapolis patent firm Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. He received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and Bachelor’s of Science from the University of N

In this episode for the protectors of cool stuff, we are talking about a trademark dispute about rainbow-colored unicorn toys. We found subject matter experts to help bring an expert opinion to the discussion.

Tom Marlow is the Chief Technology Officer for Black Hills IP and is the President of Black Hills IP Renewals, our patent annuities management company. Tom is a registered patent attorney and electrical engineer with a passion for IP systems. Previously, Tom ran the IP department for a multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturing company where he oversaw worldwide IP strategy, enforcement, and procurement. Tom taps his in-house and prior private practice experience to develop and deliver products and services that address known pain-points in the patent process. Tom has spoken before diverse audiences from patent attorneys, to C-suite executives to engineers to startup founders on patent management, analysis, and strategy over the years. Tom also has experience prosecuting and managing patent prosecution on a global scale and is the co-author of the Lexis published “US Patent Prosecutor’s Desk Reference”. Tom was previously co-chair of the patent analytics and portfolio management department at the Minneapolis patent firm Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. He received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Black Hills IP offers a full stack of IP Support Services for Docketing, Paralegal, and Annuity Management. Our services are enhanced by advanced technology that is custom-made for both Law Firm & Corporate organizations.

In this episode for the protectors of cool stuff, we are talking about provisional patent applications. Tom Marlow and Mark Peterson discuss the process of filing a provisional patent application and why they don’t need to be difficult or expensive.
Mark Peterson is the Founder of My Provisional Patent – a legal technology company focused on optimizing the provisional patent application process. He is also a partner at Dicke, Billig & Czaja. Mark brings extensive patent management experience to clients in a broad range of industries. He focuses his practice on patent prosecution, opinions, appeals, and related business transactions. He has been named by his peers as a Rising Star in the legal community. Mark brings a high level of versatility to his work. Fields in which he has significant experience include electronic, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and process technologies. Mark has expertise in semiconductors, electrical, computer hardware and software, memory devices, telecommunications, medical devices, and business method technologies.
Tom Marlow is the Chief Technology Officer for Black Hills IP and is the President of Black Hills IP Renewals, our patent annuities management company.  Tom is a registered patent attorney and electrical engineer with a passion for IP systems.  Previously, Tom ran the IP department for a multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturing company where he oversaw worldwide IP strategy, enforcement, and procurement.  Tom taps his in-house and prior private practice experience to develop and deliver products and services that address known pain-points in the patent process.  Tom has spoken before diverse audiences from patent attorneys, to C-suite executives to engineers to startup founders on patent management, analysis, and strategy over the years.  Tom also has experience prosecuting and managing patent prosecution on a global scale and is the co-author of the Lexis published “US Patent Prosecutor’s Desk Reference”.  Tom was previously co-chair of the patent analytics and portfolio management department at the Minneapolis patent firm Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.  He received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Notre Dame.
Black Hills IP offers a full stack of IP Support Services for Docketing, Paralegal, and Annuity Management. Our services are enhanced by advanced technology that is custom-made for both Law Firm & Corporate organizations.

In this episode for the protectors of cool stuff, we are back talking about nondisclosure agreements with Peter Lando, the Founding Partner of Lando & Anastasi LLP. Tom and Peter continue discussing how lawyers place too much confidence in confidentiality agreements and how it is critical that the agreement is written with consideration of the context of the relationship.

Peter Lando is the Founding Partner of Lando & Anastasi. Peter is consistently recognized as one of the top IP practitioners in the country. Those interviewed for the annual IAM Patent 1000 have noted that “what he brings that is truly difference making is his interest in, and ability to understand, his clients’ business goals.” In difficult negotiations, for example, Peter arrives at “creative solutions that enable deals to move forward.” One client summed it up stating that Peter is “what a lot of lawyers want to be – not just a technician who drafts patent applications, but a big-picture thinker and talented portfolio developer who understands and knows how to address the issues companies face when expanding.”

Tom Marlow is the Chief Technology Officer for Black Hills IP and is the President of Black Hills IP Renewals, our patent annuities management company. Tom is a registered patent attorney and electrical engineer with a passion for IP systems. Previously, Tom ran the IP department for a multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturing company where he oversaw worldwide IP strategy, enforcement, and procurement. Tom taps his in-house and prior private practice experience to develop and deliver products and services that address known pain-points in the patent process. Tom has spoken before diverse audiences from patent attorneys, to C-suite executives to engineers to startup founders on patent management, analysis, and strategy over the years. Tom also has experience prosecuting and managing patent prosecution on a global scale and is the co-author of the Lexis published “US Patent Prosecutor’s Desk Reference”. Tom was previously co-chair of the patent analytics and portfolio management department at the Minneapolis patent firm Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. He received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Black Hills IP offers a full stack of technology-enabled IP support services for docketing, paralegal, and annuity management. Our services are enhanced by advanced technology that is custom-made for both law firm & corporate organizations.

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In this episode for the protectors of cool stuff, we are talking about software patents and how to actually draft one in 5 hours (or less). We are joined by Ian Schick, the Co-Founder and CEO of Specifio. Tom and Ian discuss how/why Specifio was started and what the future of AI in the IP field looks like.

Ian Schick is the Co-Founder and CEO of Specifio, which provides automated patent drafting services. Ian is a veteran Big law patent attorney, legal tech enthusiast, and entrepreneur with a background in physics, electrical engineering, and nano-scale optics. Ian was recently appointed the co-chair of the artificial intelligence committee for the AIPLA.

Tom Marlow is the Chief Technology Officer for Black Hills IP and is the President of Black Hills IP Renewals, our patent annuities management company.  Tom is a registered patent attorney and electrical engineer with a passion for IP systems.  Previously, Tom ran the IP department for a multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturing company where he oversaw worldwide IP strategy, enforcement, and procurement.  Tom taps his in-house and prior private practice experience to develop and deliver products and services that address known pain-points in the patent process.  Tom has spoken before diverse audiences from patent attorneys, to C-suite executives to engineers to startup founders on patent management, analysis, and strategy over the years.  Tom also has experience prosecuting and managing patent prosecution on a global scale and is the co-author of the Lexis published “US Patent Prosecutor’s Desk Reference”.  Tom was previously co-chair of the patent analytics and portfolio management department at the Minneapolis patent firm Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.  He received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Black Hills IP offers a full stack of technology-enabled IP support services for docketing, paralegal, and annuity management. Our services are enhanced by advanced technology that is custom-made for both law firm & corporate organizations.

In this episode for the protectors of cool stuff, we are talking about the commoditization of nondisclosure agreements. We are joined by Peter Lando, the Founding Partner of Lando & Anastasi LLP. Tom and Peter discuss how lawyers place too much confidence in confidentiality agreements and how it is critical that the agreement is written with consideration of the context of the relationship.

Peter Lando is the Founding Partner of Lando & Anastasi. Peter is consistently recognized as one of the top IP practitioners in the country. Those interviewed for the annual IAM Patent 1000 have noted that “what he brings that is truly difference making is his interest in, and ability to understand, his clients’ business goals.” In difficult negotiations, for example, Peter arrives at “creative solutions that enable deals to move forward.” One client summed it up stating that Peter is “what a lot of lawyers want to be – not just a technician who drafts patent applications, but a big-picture thinker and talented portfolio developer who understands and knows how to address the issues companies face when expanding.”

Tom Marlow is the Chief Technology Officer for Black Hills IP and is the President of Black Hills IP Renewals, our patent annuities management company.  Tom is a registered patent attorney and electrical engineer with a passion for IP systems.  Previously, Tom ran the IP department for a multi-billion dollar semiconductor manufacturing company where he oversaw worldwide IP strategy, enforcement, and procurement.  Tom taps his in-house and prior private practice experience to develop and deliver products and services that address known pain-points in the patent process.  Tom has spoken before diverse audiences from patent attorneys, to C-suite executives to engineers to startup founders on patent management, analysis, and strategy over the years.  Tom also has experience prosecuting and managing patent prosecution on a global scale and is the co-author of the Lexis published “US Patent Prosecutor’s Desk Reference”.  Tom was previously co-chair of the patent analytics and portfolio management department at the Minneapolis patent firm Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.  He received his law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center, and Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Notre Dame.

Black Hills IP offers a full stack of technology-enabled IP support services for docketing, paralegal, and annuity management. Our services are enhanced by advanced technology that is custom-made for both law firm & corporate organizations.


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