In-house patent counsel has the difficult job of satisfying multiple constituents, including inventors, business unit executives, outside counsel, the GC, and even the CFO, who have disparate goals. Since each of these parties is motivated by different factors, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to satisfying them.

To succeed despite these formidable challenges, in-house attorneys can take a leadership role to build a patent portfolio development process that drives IP development forward, on budget and in alignment with business goals. By strategically leveraging all available resources, in-house patent counsel can establish rewarding working relationships with key stakeholders and achieve desired outcomes.