ArcPrime Blog

Thoughts from the team.

We’re moving fast and we’re listening.

June 29, 2025

We’ve grown faster than expected since launching almost two months ago! There’s real hunger for 1) AI-powered workflows that make teams more efficient and 2) a modern take on IP software.

Jon Liu

It's a Great Time To Be a Specialist

June 18, 2025

Slightly hot take: It's a great time to be a specialist. I used to think generalists had the edge. David Epstein's Range convinced me that breadth beats depth. I even switched from patent counsel to product counsel, hoping that exposure to different legal domains as a 'mini-GC' would make me a better attorney.

Jon Liu

Easy 10% Performance boost

June 4, 2025

If you're looking for an easy 10% performance boost, minimize the friction of getting your thoughts to an LLM. Install the desktop app, learn the shortcut, or keep the tab open - whatever gets you feedback faster.

Jon Liu

Choosing Outside Counsel

May 14, 2025

When choosing outside counsel, pay attention to the associates. As a former associate, I learned that they don't just support the process; they critically shape it.

Jon Liu

True Craftsmanship

May 7, 2025

The first time I saw true craftsmanship was at Fish & Richardson. Seeing Hans Troesch's work was like seeing a new primary color. Hans is a once-in-a-generation craftsman who redefined "excellence" for me.

Jon Liu

Hello, world

May 2, 2025

Hello, world. I've been lurking for 20 years. But the problems that excite me now won’t let me stay there.

Jon Liu