Intellectual Property Law Update
In today’s intellectual property law update, the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) announced that their electronic system will again be down for maintenance for the entire weekend. May...
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Intellectual property can be a company’s most valuable asset. As with any asset, as a business continues to grow, its intellectual property strategy must evolve to maintain the security and...
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A patent provides an opportunity to license your invention while allowing you to stop unauthorized users of the invention. A well drafted License Agreement is often used to license your patent rights...
View ArticleDesign Patent Enforcement
Design Patent Enforcement? Design Patents are different from Utility Patents. Classic examples of design patents are tableware, tire treads, shoe treads, jewelry, furniture, and product packaging....
View ArticleWhat Does a Patent Actually do?
Learning about a Patent One of the most common questions we get is, “What does a patent actually do?” To understand what a patent does, it helps to first understand what a patent doesn’t do. A patent...
View ArticleThe Surprising Inventions of Christmas
The invention of the modern Christmas has been relatively recent. Some claim that the modern Christmas was invented when Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843. Prior to 1843, Christmas...
View ArticleFile Patent Applications Quickly to avoid On Sale Bar
Patent Priority Filing a patent is required to not only obtain priority over later inventors but also to prevent patent rights from being lost as a result of the Patent On Sale Bar Doctrine. Patent...
View ArticleNavigating the Evolving Landscape of Drafting Software Patents
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Drafting Software Patents in the Wake of KOM Software Inc. v. NetApp, Inc. In the ever-changing realm of Patent Law, drafting software patents have become an...
View ArticleWomen Inventions for Women’s History Month Featuring the Sports Bra
History of the Sports Bra Invention As most inventors know, necessity is the mother of invention and in honor of Women’s History Month, we look back at various Women Inventions. The invention of the...
View ArticleCourt Provides Fresh Help for Improvement Patent
When trying to register an improvement patent, obviousness is one of the most difficult to overcome rejections from the patent office. A recent court ruling provides fresh help to overcome the Patent...
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