Why Choose PCT Filing? 5 Key Reasons
In this article, we will discuss about the 5 key reasons about the Why Choose PCT Filing? How PCT filing is important? This resource will help you to quickly go-through the most important aspects of the PCT applications and National Phase Filing procedure. We have written this content where we have included most important Five […]
A Deep Dive into Patent Drawing Rules & Guidelines
Considering the patent drawing rules and guidelines is an important and critical step during the patent prosecution process. Patent drawings are probably one of the most important parts of the patent application drafting, providing specific technical and design elements. From sophisticated process flow diagrams to utility patent drawings (technical invention processes/methods), and from precise design […]
Patent Trolls Targeting Apple Cause Store Shut
Girl Scout Cookies Hep Break Glass Ceiling At what lengths will you go to sidestep a patent troll? It appears Apple is willing to take action, and they are shutting down stores to do it! In the Eastern District of Texas, two stores are closing their doors (read more here). This decision was made in response […]
Should We Analogize Patent Eligibility Claims Or Not
Should We Analogize Patent Eligibility Claims Or Not? Federal Circuit on a tear There is rarely a dull day when it comes to patent eligibility. In Trading Technologies International, Inc. v. I.B.G. Interactive Brokers, L.L.C., the court struck down the claims for being ineligible. In a precedential decision, the court took the surprising approach of […]
A Patent On a Football Created The Hail Marry Pass
A Patent On A Football Created The Hail Marry Pass A Patent on a Football? Are they a running team or a passing team? This question is one fans ask at the beginning of each football game. Modern football games consist of various plays, including the long, “hail-mary” forward pass. However, the mostly forgotten […]
Valentine Patents for Romantic Foodies
Valentine Patents For Romantic Foodies Valentine Patents For Romantic Foodies: Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and on average, 94% of the population will receive a box of chocolates. Boring. Over $2 billion will be spent on flowers, and over $4.7 billion will be spent on jewelry. Yawn. The real question, however, is how […]
How Many US Presidents Filed For Patents?
How Many US Presidents Filed For Patents? Patents were essential to our founding fathers. They included the right to a patent in the Constitution. Before becoming the 4th US president, James Madison wrote in the Constitution, “[The Congress shall have power] “To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times […]
Big Patent Awards
Big Patent Awards Recently, there have been some sizeable verdicts: Intel Ordered to Pay $2.18 billion According to Bloomberg, a federal jury recently found Intel infringed two of three patents owned by VLSI to the tune of $2.18 Billion. These patents have a history. The patents were originally issued to Freescale Semiconductor, and Sigmatel in […]
Patent Trolls – Friend or Foe?
Patent Trolls – Friend or Foe? Patent Trolls – Friend or Foe? An interesting debate to watch is the one surrounding Patent Trolls. Whether a patent assertion is viewed as a “shakedown” or a simple property right enforcement depends on which side of the fence you sit. Patent trolls have become an ever-increasing problem in recent […]
Girl Scout Cookies Help Break Glass Ceiling
Girl Scout Cookies Hep Break Glass Ceiling It’s that time of year again when we post on Facebook begging for a hook-up. “Cost isn’t an issue,” we say. “Postage included,” we beg. Vigilantly, we hunt them down and order and then patiently wait for our door-to-door crack dealers, AKA the Girl Scouts. However, the Girl Scout […]
