The Importance of Patents: Interview with Nick Petrella, Head of Legal

Oct 18, 2021 by Armory

In honor of Armory’s recent acquisition of a patent for continuous software deployment, we sat down with Nick Petrella, Head of Legal, for a casual conversation covering a wide range of subjects, from patent law to Nick’s background as a software engineer and why he made the leap to the law. Check out the video below to learn more about:

why patents are important
where and how long patents protect a company’s IP
when securing a patent might not be the best move
the way that many software engineers underestimate the value or uniqueness of their work,
and more!

Enjoy and see you in the next one!

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