tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058786915356669476.post9040707484099120350..comments2024-03-27T08:57:40.383+00:00Comments on SOLO IP <br> for sole and small IP practices<br>: CIPA and/or ITMA proffers a hand?Filemothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735898485265104580noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058786915356669476.post-83454839178031234232011-05-12T12:36:57.992+01:002011-05-12T12:36:57.992+01:00Dear Anonymous
Do share your suggestions as others...Dear Anonymous<br />Do share your suggestions as others are renewing nowFilemothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15735898485265104580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058786915356669476.post-4517649066192905792011-05-12T11:33:18.192+01:002011-05-12T11:33:18.192+01:00So considerate of ipreg to have the concerns of lo...So considerate of ipreg to have the concerns of lone practitioners at heart.<br /><br />Why do you say PAMIA is all you need to know for insurance? They are much more expensive than other providers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058786915356669476.post-82222234290851039902011-05-09T10:45:40.481+01:002011-05-09T10:45:40.481+01:00Will any SOLOists be attending AIPLA or INTA in SF...Will any SOLOists be attending AIPLA or INTA in SF? I would be pleased to meet with you, and perhaps discuss some of the issues raised in this piece.Chong-Yee Khoohttp://www.cantab-ip.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058786915356669476.post-32855247173854244792011-05-09T09:15:41.301+01:002011-05-09T09:15:41.301+01:00Thanks Sarah - that is very helpful. When we have ...Thanks Sarah - that is very helpful. When we have had meetings, the fact that we are all strictly in competition with each other has slightly dampened the work referral option. Nevertheless, where people have formed real-world relationships, that can certainly does happen and one of the best ways of forming real-world relationships is to get together for a discussion and a cuppa or something stronger.Filemothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15735898485265104580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058786915356669476.post-6364311081342865082011-05-09T09:10:25.130+01:002011-05-09T09:10:25.130+01:00As a solo IP professional who is also a commercial...As a solo IP professional who is also a commercial solicitor I belong to NIBL (Network of Independent Business Lawyers) which is a loose association of solo or 2 partner practices (which includes many TM and Patent professionals who are not solicitors - but the criteria is that they have a professional qualification of at least 10 years standing). The ethos of the group is to assist each other (sharing of information and the supply of assistance in the areas of professional regulation, insurance, knowledge, services etc...). There is a significant amount of mutual referral (as we are in many different areas of legal practice) and arrangements have been put in place (between individuals) for succession and holiday cover. We have arranged training and have an active Linked In Group. However, this does account for a significant amount of work for the most active members and any additional services (such as a portal/hub and substantial services) would involve the creation of a not for profit company, fees being paid and administration being formalised even the engagement of employees. I find the LinkedIn Group most useful (it is a closed group so we don't get tons of "sales" approaches and can have frank discussions!). Although I very much enjoy the Solo IP Blog I don't feel the sense of community I do with NIBL (we also have quarterly meetings, which only a few can ever come to but there is a focussed dicussion each time so that can be reported on to the others). Overall I feel that it works as a loose coalition but any attempt to formalise it might alienate rather than include (remind anyone of a certain pertinent political situation?).SarahSnoreply@blogger.com