IP Watchdog

Established in October 1999, IPWatchdog.com has become a key source of information on intellectual property, attracting millions of unique visitors over nearly 20 years. Today, it is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost platforms for news, insights, analysis, and commentary in the patent and innovation sectors, with increasing coverage on trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks. For five consecutive years, the American Bar Association recognized us as one of the top 100 legal blogs, ranking #1 in 2010, 2012, and 2013. In January 2014, we were honored with induction into the ABA Blawg Hall of Fame, which meant we no longer needed to compete annually. Since then, IPWatchdog.com has expanded significantly, evolving into a media company that offers both live and online training, along with exclusive seminars led by industry leaders. We provide a sponsored Weekly Webinar Series that is free for participants, drawing a large audience compared to other industry webinars, typically registering between 350 to 700 attendees per session, depending on the topic. All past webinars are accessible on a gated Past Webinar Page for those who want to catch up on what they missed. In 2018, we launched the IPWatchdog Institute, which offers courses, seminars, and training for intellectual property professionals at various career stages. Our flagship programs include the Patent Masters™ symposium and Patent Practice Training. The Patent Masters™ symposium is an interactive, high-level seminar with limited enrollment, designed for attorneys and executives who want to delve deeply into current legal challenges faced by those involved in patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, and monetization. Discussions are facilitated by leading experts in the field. Meanwhile, Patent Practice Training serves as a transitional course for those who have recently passed the patent bar, helping them effectively represent clients and prosecute patent applications. Gene Quinn, the founder, President, and CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc., is a patent attorney and prominent voice on patent law and innovation policy. His writings often cover pending legislation, rule-making at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and commentary on the industry's status. Recognized as one of the top 50 influential figures in IP by Managing IP Magazine, Gene has also been named one of the world's leading IP strategists by IAM Magazine in 2017 and 2018. He has been featured in major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Forbes, and frequently speaks at various conferences and events across the U.S.