Patently-O

AUGUST 29, 2023

The case offers a few key takeaways for entrepreneurs delving into the patent system. Background : William Taylor and his business partner developed a software application called SafeCell and assigned the patent rights to their startup company W2W. They hired Hunton AK to handle the patent application process.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 27, 2021

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Keep Trade Secrets Secret.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Well, it turns out that not all contributions count when it comes to being an inventor of a patent for a better method of precooking bacon. 9,980,498 (the “’498 Patent”). The ‘498 Patent is directed to a two-step process for cooking bacon pieces. Also, Howard was not named as an inventor.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors. As an inventor, you know that protecting your invention is vital to its success. The process of patenting can be daunting, but with the right tools and resources, it doesn’t have to be. PATENT SEARCH TOOLS. Google Patents. Link: patents.google.com. Patentscope.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 4, 2022

At its core, the case relates to whether the right to file a patent application in the future is covered by the same provisions relating to the right to an existing patent or patent application. Unfortunately, Mr Jones then encountered some bad luck in the form of a fire at his business premises.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. However, keep in mind that using your IP assets to support the current and future market position of your business can prove to be a major challenge.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 30, 2023

There is the old adage in business: to go fast, go alone; and to go far, go together. When this applies to innovation and naming co-inventors in your patent application, it is important to understand the legal ramification of inventorship. By: Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. Market research helps come across the already existing inventions that may be similar to the applicant’s invention.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents. In 2022 alone, the USPTO received more than 50,000 design patent applications. The Office has seen a 20% growth in design patent applications over the last five years.

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WIPO Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

Women inventors still account for less than a quarter of patent applications. So, in a busy first year, GLIPA teamed up with the Mexican think tank CAIINNO to better understand the gender IP gap in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 27, 2021

Inventors, Physicists and Entrepreneurs: Commerce Home to Diverse-Range of AANHPI Pioneers. Minority business growth. Inventors, Physicists and Entrepreneurs: Commerce Home to Diverse-Range of AANHPI Pioneers. based minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in becoming successful business and industry leaders.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 24, 2023

About 86% of all patent applications are submitted by men or all-male teams. This underrepresentation of women gets worse as the patent approval process runs its course. In other words, patent applications from women and teams with higher female representation are less likely to convert into granted patents.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Though most clients appear to prefer flat rates, even fixed fee patent cost estimates may exceed the budget of many startups and small businesses who might otherwise benefit from our services. So we asked ourselves the following question: What can we do to make utility patents more affordable?

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 18, 2023

The enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 includes the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022 (UAIA), directed toward increasing innovation of small businesses and inventors in America. By: Dickinson Wright

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents , utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility nonprovisional patent application and ultimately get it allowed. Need to file a utility nonprovisional patent application?

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As explained on USPTO’s website , the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program provides the opportunity for small and micro entities to request prioritized examination of patent applications containing one or more claims to a product or process related to COVID-19 — without having to pay the fees for prioritized examination.

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 26, 2023

Women inventors and creators have shaped our world, developing new drugs, medical devices, industrial chemicals and technology. While women make up nearly half of the world’s population, WIPO estimates that in 2022, only 16 percent of international patent application inventors were women. 1] [link] ; [link].

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2023

” Women inventors and creators have shaped our world, developing new drugs, medical devices, industrial chemicals and technology. While women make up nearly half of the world’s population, WIPO estimates that in 2022, only 16 percent of international patent application inventors were women.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

These initiatives offer financial support, strategic advantages, and unique opportunities to foster growth, innovation, and diversity in the business community. This program reflects the city’s commitment to nurturing the tech ecosystem and supporting innovative businesses in a dynamic market.

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More Than Your Mark

JULY 2, 2021

In the Minerva case, the Supreme Court required the lower court to explain whether the inventor’s promise not to challenge the validity of a first patent at the time of the assignment could be held against the inventor when challenging a later patent with claims that were broader than the ones involved in the patent assigned.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 21, 2023

A Washington inventor has accused his patent attorney of working behind his back to add two business partners to his patent application and then helping them get a new patent based on his idea for facial recognition technology.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

The program is designed to encourage innovation and development of green technologies and energy solutions, and the new category is specifically aimed at recognizing and incentivizing inventors and businesses that are working on solutions to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 22, 2022

A patentability search (also referred to as a novelty search) is an attempt to identify relevant prior art and analyze those results to inform an inventor or business the intellectual property is to be assigned to and whether it is likely to be worthwhile to file a patent application or not.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Here we see IP and competition law colliding with blocking patents wielded as an anti-competitive tool. A blocking patent can prevent another inventor from using the patent’s technology or improving it. A blocking patent is therefore broad in scope to deter people from innovating in any way related to the blocking patent.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

On January 10th, the USPTO is conducting a virtual three-day workshop that focuses on helping participants learn the fundamentals of the patent application process. A link to the program can be found here.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 16, 2023

Been too busy to stay up-to-date with the latest IP developments? Patents Image from Pixabay Rose Hughes reflected on the patent applications filed by Dr Thaler, which claim inventions purportedly invented by the AI machine, DABUS. Don't worry, it's not too late to catch up. Here's what you missed.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In a previous article, we set out four tips for inventors, start-ups, and small businesses to consider before filing for a patent: (1) don’t wait to file your patent application; (2) decide where your invention will be practiced or marketed; (3) hire a patent attorney to prepare, file, and prosecute your patent application; and (4) request a professional (..)

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

An innovation by an inventor can benefit them remarkably. However, to enforce their rights and, at the same time, protect their invention, an inventor is mandated to get a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). . in line with most foreign patent systems.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 20, 2022

PatentNext Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Application filings continue their explosive growth trend at the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO). At the end of 2020, the USPTO published a report finding an exponential increase in the number of patent application filings from 2002 to 2018.

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

By Dennis Crouch In a recent unpublished decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of CPA Global Support Services, LLC (“CPA”) (now part of Clarivate) against a claim of negligent misrepresentation brought by inventor James C. and his patent holding company (Spectrum Spine). Robinson, M.D.

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SpicyIP

JULY 2, 2021

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded LexisNexis Reed Tech a 10-year patent data and document management contract. Reed Tech has been a partner to the USPTO for over 5 decades, providing services both in the patent application and patent evaluation and assessment processes.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The short answer is that while lines of code are not patentable, software can be patentable if it is useful and can be susceptible to commercialization. Canada’s Patents Act and the Manual of Patent Office Practice (“MOPOP”) both guide the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) in issuing patents.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Two such pressures that are frequently at odds with each other are the need to adequately protect the intellectual property that will be the basis for future revenue and investment, and the need to bring such revenue and investment into the business to allow for continued technology development and commercialization.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees. Are you a small business or an individual inventor filing for a patent in the U.S.? If so, keep reading to learn about how you can reduce your patent fees through micro entity status. important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-623b791352da51164{flex-wrap:

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 21, 2022

The National Institutes of Health's legal battle over Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine patent application highlights the unwelcome complications that can ensue when businesses collaborate in developing products, and the importance of best practices in naming inventors, says William Honaker at Dickinson Wright.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

Patents are composed of several different parts, each of which serves a particular purpose in securing the rights of an invention. Each component can provide information to the various stakeholders in the life of a patent. These stakeholders range from inventors, patent owners, licensees and patent examiners.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

A nonprovisional utility patent application has a roughly 90% probability of at least one rejection. A design patent application has an approximately 86% chance of approval. Basically, expect a utility patent application to be rejected at least once. How to respond to utility patent rejections.

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