Having worked with an international medical equipment manufacturer to obtain a couple of patents, Shohini was the first to receive a call when they received a cease and desist letter from a competitor. Her client needed confirmation of freedom to operate and they needed to reconsider the role IP played in their industry.
Shohini reviewed the competitor’s patents and determined that the patents were most likely invalid for obviousness reasons. She responded as much to the competitor and the client was not bothered again.
This shifted their focus. With the client now understanding the value of a robust patent strategy, Shohini helped them decide what they could patent and prepared and filed for patent protection in key technology areas. The client now has a patent portfolio that covers their target products and product areas and meets regularly with Shohini to review their overall IP portfolio.
