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Whither goest the patent troll?

The IPKat

The worst of these patent trolls pick up low-quality patents and take advantage of asymmetries in the economics of litigation to make quick cash. The root source of this situation, according to Lederer, is the patent prosecution process. Start with the sheer volume of patent applications.

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Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees

LexBlog IP

Patent applicants fall under a variety of statuses that are determined by their relationship to other entities, the number of patents they own, and the type of patents they own. The fee schedule for patent applications and maintenance is based on the size of the entity filing the application.

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2021 IP Year in Review

IPilogue

Our hard-working students and community members published more than twice as many articles than in 2020 and the most articles in a calendar year since 2011. In this decision, the Federal Court provided some helpful commentary and analysis on the application and limitations of patent agent privilege. . In 2018, section 53.1

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Fish Principals Author Article “Powering up” for Intellectual Property Magazine

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Patent prosecution, portfolio, and strategic patenting considerations. Patents have contributed significantly to the advances in science and technology that make lithium-ion batteries more affordable and efficient today. The costs of obtaining and maintaining a global patent portfolio can quickly add up.

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Artificial Intelligence and IP: A Literature Review

SpicyIP

There may be implications of favouring open licensing and open source developments by virtue of its emphasis on sharing expertise and experience across organisations, and the development of an ecosystem of developers, technology and end-users in the future.

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Fish Principals Author Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal Article, “Strategic IP Considerations of Batteries and Energy Storage Solutions”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

But patent holders must also beware of challenges from competitors and demands for interoperability from consumers. A comprehensive IP strategy must cover all bases – prosecution, enforcement, defense, and transactions. Patent Prosecution, Portfolio, and Strategic Patenting Considerations. district courts, the U.S.