Professional Documents
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ttools case
Context
ttools timeline
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Hazzard noted his musings, sketches, and designs in a dated sketchbook May 1996 April 1997. Asked his patent attorney to do a prior art search the search confirmed he had a novel, nonobvious and useful design. Presented the pen/stylus to Palm, they signed a nondisclosure agreement March 1998.
Conceptualized process:
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Demo to Palm:
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Self financed application (with a patent attorney) May 1998. The USPTO issue ttools patent June 1999.
Study questions
Evaluate the three options at the end of the case. Consider the options ttools has by virtue of its issued utility patent. Is this an important asset at this point in the evolution of its business? Why or why not? Which path forward would you recommend the Hazzards choose? Explain your reasoning.
Study questions
Evaluate the three options at the end of the case. Consider the options ttools has by virtue of its issued utility patent. Is this an important asset at this point in the evolution of its business? Why or why not? Which path forward would you recommend the Hazzards choose? Explain your reasoning.
Is it important a patent?
Study questions
Evaluate the three options at the end of the case. Consider the options ttools has by virtue of its issued utility patent. Is this an important asset at this point in the evolution of its business? Why or why not? Which path forward would you recommend the Hazzards choose? Explain your reasoning.
It depends on
Evidence How similar are the designs ttools budget
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