While you may be excited to file for a patent, many are initially rejected for being “obvious” by a patent examiner in the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In ...
Diagnostic testing has always been extremely important in the treatment and mitigation of illness. Never in our lifetimes has this been more apparent than it is now during the COVID-19 ...
When you have created an invention, filing a patent can help afford protection from others. But in order to be granted a patent, you must be sure that someone else ...
A recent decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is making clear who can – and cannot – file for a patent; it may not be quite who ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has without a doubt changed the U.S. landscape. Millions have been diagnosed and the economy has been greatly impacted. What is needed are better ways to diagnose ...
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to become more and more prevalent, it’s only natural that we start to imagine it helping in various scenarios. If you have wondered if AI ...
Amid the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, many things have taken a backseat to the health and safety of the American public. The circumstances accompanying the effort to slow the ...
When you create something and obtain a patent on it, you likely feel confident that you are protected. However, it is important to note that your patent rights do not ...
When you have an idea that you want to turn into a patent, there are many hurdles to overcome in the process. But what ends up giving most people trouble ...
For years and years, thousands of inventors have successfully patented their inventions. Inventions such as a hammer would have been easy to demonstrate how they were made. Under 35 USC ...
You’ve suddenly thought of a great idea and want to turn your idea into a reality – an invention – and protecting it by receiving a patent. The process of ...
No longer can we think of retail without thinking of Amazon. But while the retail giant only continues to grow, it faces new challenges. One of those challenges has been ...
With a massive boom in cannabis and cannabis-related products, it is not surprising that legal issues surrounding these products have arisen. While trademarking cannabis-related products and processes can be murky, ...
Protecting your inventions with a patent shields you from others copying and profiting off of your creation. Not all inventions, however, will qualify for patent protection. U.S. Patent Law lays ...
Do I still need a patent search if my idea is not on the market? The patent search process is at times overlooked, but is a crucial first step to ...
By Mark J. Cohen In Amgen Inc. v. Sandoz Inc., Appeal No. 2018-1551 (Fed. Cir. 2019), the Federal Circuit, in a decision decided May 8, 2019, by Judges Lourie, O’Malley ...
You just thought of a product that is unique in design from its competitors, standing out from the crowd. What should you do? How can you protect it? You may ...
BY MARK J. COHEN On April 26, 2019, the Federal Circuit, in Neptune Generics, LLC v. Eli Lilly & Company, Appeal No. 18-257 (Fed. Cir. 2019), affirmed an inter partes ...
How can I enforce my patent? Receiving a patent is a momentous occasion. Your patent represents the culmination of your innovation, diligence, and hard work. You likely spent several months ...
You’ve just had a great idea and you want to patent an improvement on an existing product, but have to be sure not to infringe upon the patent or patents ...
Recently, Fintiv, a young startup located in Austin, Texas, has stepped up to accuse Apple Pay, one of the largest mobile platforms, of patent infringement. Fintiv’s patent was bought from ...
After seven long years of battling over a legal patent infringement, Apple and Samsung have finally agreed upon a settlement, though its terms have not been disclosed. A History of ...
If you intend on bringing innovations to the marketplace it is essential to obtain a patent which grants you the exclusive right to use, sell or otherwise exploit the particular ...
