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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.
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. Most often, they fail.
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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.
Patent Trademark Blog
AUGUST 24, 2023
What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? When it comes USPTO patent prosecution, many factors are out of the control of your US patent agent or attorney. So it makes sense to focus on what is within a patent attorney’s control. How quickly do they respond to your emails?
Patent Trademark Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
Can a boutique IP firm handle US patent filings for a large client? Some issues arise due to different limitations by foreign patent offices. For example, the USPTO imposes a 150 word limit on abstracts which may be lower than foreign patent office requirements. Is the US patent law firm familiar with PCT nuances?
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 appeal will go before the examiner who originally rejected your patent.
Patent Trademark Blog
JULY 14, 2021
Furthermore, patent prosecution occurring after the initial filing will vary by each governmental patent office. Some IP offices may present a more challenging patent examination process than others. Do US national stage applications require a subsequent request for examination?
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