Ortiz & Lopez, PLLC - Intellectual Property Attorneys

06/01/2025

We’re excited to share that Ortiz & Lopez, PLLC, has joined KPPB Law, the largest South-Asian owned business law firm in the United States. This news means your trusted IP legal team, Luis Ortiz, CLP & Kermit Lopez, now leads KPPB LAW’s Intellectual Property Law Practice based in New Mexico. Expect the same expertise related to patents, trademarks, copyrights and more, now backed by a full-service, national business law firm. We’ve expanded to serve you with access to a broader range of local and global legal services, and we look forward to continuing to protect your ideas, innovations, and technologies now as KPPB LAW! Learn more at https://www.kppblaw.com/firm-news/

06/01/2025

We’re excited to share that Ortiz & Lopez, PLLC, has joined KPPB Law, the largest South-Asian owned business law firm in the United States. This news means your trusted IP legal team, Luis Ortiz, CLP & Kermit Lopez, now leads KPPB LAW’s Intellectual Property Law Practice based in New Mexico. Expect the same expertise related to patents, trademarks, copyrights and more, now backed by a full-service, national business law firm. We’ve expanded to serve you with access to a broader range of local and global legal services, and we look forward to continuing to protect your ideas, innovations, and technologies now as KPPB LAW! Learn more at

Discover the newest members, accomplishments, and activities of the KPPB LAW team. Our team is highly active and celebrated in many fields.

04/18/2025

While economic downturns may last a few years, a well-timed investment in IP provides a long runway for return—at least twenty years in the case of patents. This makes IP one of the few asset classes that can weather economic storms while continuing to add value.

As global markets brace for the impact of rising tariffs and the looming threat of an economic downturn, companies are reassessing their strategies for growth, stability, and long-term value. While some may instinctively pull back on spending, history and experience show that this is precisely the t

03/16/2025

The Role of Intellectual Property in M&A Due Diligence

When engaging in a merger or acquisition (M&A), one of the most critical steps in due diligence is conducting an intellectual property (IP) audit. An IP audit is a comprehensive assessment of a company’s intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, to ensure proper ownership, protection, and compliance with relevant laws and agreements.

When engaging in a merger or acquisition (M&A), one of the most critical steps in due diligence is conducting an intellectual property (IP) audit. An IP audit is a comprehensive assessment of a company’s intellectual property assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets,

02/13/2025

The role of patents in protecting AI innovations. The example of the Knowm memristor chip.

https://www.olpatentlaw.com/blog/2025/2/13/knowm-inc-how-patents-helped-bring-the-worlds-first-ai-memristor-chip-to-market

02/06/2025

A well-executed patent strategy is a crucial asset for startups seeking venture capital. It provides investors with confidence in the company’s long-term viability, market positioning, and revenue potential.

For startups and innovative companies, securing venture capital (VC) funding is an important step toward scaling operations and bringing products to market. However, investors seek more than just great ideas.  They want assurances that their investment is protected from competitors. One of

02/05/2025

IP audits are particularly crucial in scenarios involving the acquisition of a company or securing investment from venture capital firms. Investors and acquiring companies need to determine the true value of the IP assets to ensure that they are not inheriting liabilities such as pending litigation, ownership disputes, or weak patent claims that may not hold up under scrutiny.

https://www.olpatentlaw.com/blog/2025/2/5/the-importance-of-an-intellectual-property-ip-audit-in-mergers-acquisitions-and-venture-capital-investments

02/03/2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate, leading to a surge in patent filings for both AI-driven software applications and AI-specific hardware, such as AI chips. However, patenting AI innovations comes with significant legal and technical challenges that differ depending on whether the invention lies in software or hardware. Understanding these differences is crucial for innovators seeking robust intellectual property (IP) protection.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate, leading to a surge in patent filings for both AI-driven software applications and AI-specific hardware, such as AI chips.

01/31/2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to push the boundaries of computing power, the semiconductor industry faces an increasingly critical challenge: thermal management. The advent of three-dimensional integrated circuits (3D ICs) has revolutionized semiconductor design by enabling higher performance and greater miniaturization. However, as chip density increases, so does the challenge of dissipating heat efficiently. Without effective thermal management, overheating can degrade performance, shorten the lifespan of devices, and even lead to catastrophic failure. Addressing this issue is essential for sustaining the growth and reliability of AI-driven applications.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to push the boundaries of computing power, the semiconductor industry faces an increasingly critical challenge: thermal management.

01/28/2025

Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC, a pioneer in the online gaming and wagering industry, announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed its patent application for a groundbreaking location-based wagering method and system involving micro-betting. The allowed patent, U.S. Patent Application No. 17/156,599, represents a significant milestone in the evolution of online gaming, particularly in the niche but rapidly growing field of micro-betting.

Micro-betting, also known as micro-gaming or in-play betting, is a dynamic form of online wagering that focuses on small-scale, individual bets on targeted outcomes within a larger event. This innovative approach allows users to engage with live events in real-time, placing wagers on specific micro-