A common scenario in digital companies is you’re innovating in a niche technology, looking for investment or collaborating with technology partners. Perhaps you just want some assurance you can defend your product roadmap and commercial operations, and formalise ownership of enterprise critical IP. I can help you to secure your competitive advantage by protecting your digital technologies with patents.
David Perkins
Founder of Eureka
I am your expert on software patents and can support you from analyzing your IP position to create an IP strategy and portfolio to maximize your company's value. See here my expertise and services.
Melbourne, Australia
My Focus
My Expertise
I am an Australian-based patent attorney operating in digital innovation. Currently, I operate Eureka, a patent boutique in Melbourne, Australia, that focuses on early stage technology companies in fintech, artificial intelligence, medical devices and autonomous vehicles amongst other fields. I predominantly work in private patent practice with a main focus and expertise relating to computer-implemented inventions, for a range of client types from entrepreneurs to multinationals.
Competitor Teardowns — using Patents
In this blogpost David analyses the patent portfolio of Tesla and specifically patents related to the Smart Summon feature. Additionally, he shows the power of AI-based analysis to predict competitor's product features based on published patent applications.
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Meta’s frenemies — executing on innovation and IP when your social graph is complicated
Here, David looks deep in the development of Meta's patent portfolio around virtual and augmented reality use cases. And he gives an overview of the changes of IP strategies of the digital company.
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Patentability of computer-implemented inventions in Australia in 2024: examples and takeaways
This LinkedIn article by David provides you with a deep dive into the current state of digital patents in Australia. It also shows some refused patent applications as illustrative examples that should be avoided.
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Offered Services
Everyday I help focused entrepreneurs and business owners get one step closer to their objectives. My team delivers reliable execution of robust, practical and proven strategies for maximum value creation. Get in contact to get clear on the critical issues, work to your objectives and get the protection you need.
Visit WebsitePatenting
Do you need to patent before launch? The reasons you should consider patenting vary, joined by a theme risk management of the different concerns of competitors and investors. I can support you with obtaining the optimal patent protection.
IP Due Diligence
"So what's the IP situation?" is an inevitable question from an investor perspective. The real question is do you have important and worthwhile IP and who owns it? I can help you to answer that question and obtain the appropriate IP.
Confidentiality
A balancing act between sharing when you can versus protecting your interests when you need. The key is being clear on what is actually sensitive to your position. I can help you maintaining your commercial interests and IP position.
Brand Clearance
Is your chosen brand available? Availability is just as important as creating a memorable and compelling brand that serves your venture. I can support you protecting your brand.
