Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2024

And which innovators become inventors? This call is motivated by the observation that while women comprise 35% of the STEM workforce, they make up only 13% of inventors; Black professionals represent 9% of STEM workers but only 1.2% of inventors. A closer examination of the data uncovers additional nuance.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

. – Jason) Virtual reality, AI chatbots, and other emerging technologies are fueling a drive to innovate, improve, and patent new products and services that are inclusive from the beginning. However, engaging diverse inventors at large technology companies still presents layers of challenges.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? This sort of science fiction is not patentable because it cannot logically be enabled or have credible utility when the patent is filed. For similar reasons, science fiction is rarely cited as prior art against later patent filings.

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Patent Law Law Inventor Patent 94

Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

What does “obvious” mean in patent language? In the patent world, “obvious” has a particular meaning that is, frankly speaking, not so obvious. In the patent world, “obvious” has a particular meaning that is, frankly speaking, not so obvious. A claimed invention must also be nonobvious.

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Larson & Larson

JUNE 1, 2021

It can make you want to tear your hair out if your patent gets rejected, but that won’t help you achieve your dreams. The examiner, according to the USPTO, has to explain his or her decision if it has something to do with obviousness or novelty. The 2011 America Invents Act changed the appeals process a lot.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 21, 2022

The present case referred to the petitioner as a ‘habitual frontman put up by those who intend to only delay the grant of patents.’ para 60(h)) The IPAB also pointed out that 18 years have elapsed and the patent for Tofa has yet not been granted. The Ferid Allani order is discussed here ). (The

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. To avoid information overload, let’s get back to the most basic things you need to know to file a patent application. For those who say you can’t patent an idea, I’m using the term idea loosely.

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