This blog presents technology tips to make life easier for the patent practitioner.  While it has a slant towards US patent prosecution, the tips may be useful for patent litigators, international patent practitioners or even an attorney practicing other areas of the law.

However, even if you are US patent attorney/agent, some or all of these tips may not be appropriate for you or your professional working environment.  For example, you may not have the level of administrative permissions to implement the tip or it may be politically impossible to implement, such as if the competing product is made by your big client.  Security concerns may also prevent you from installing the software in the tip.  Thus, please use common sense when considering implementing any of the tips presented on the blog.

Furthermore, remember to keep your office’s IT professionals in the loop — or better yet tell them to read the Patent Tech Tips blog.  They can assist you in implementing the tip or explain why the tip isn’t appropriate for your working environment.