When a patent drafter crafts the disclosure (the specification and drawings) in a patent application, there are techniques that can …
Category: Patent
Is it worth arguing a restriction requirement?
It appears that more than half of patent applications are issued a restriction requirement, in which a Patent Examiner believes …
To be detailed or not to be – that is the question
A patent provides protection for that which is outlined in the claims. You want to have the broadest protection possible, …
Nine strategies to overcome Section 101 rejections for personalized medicine and DNA-related subject matter
Over the past few months, Applicants have been receiving Section 101 rejections for non-patentable subject matter, especially where the subject …
Using a non-compete and non-circumvention agreement as part of your IP protection strategy
Clients often come to me with the same scenario: they have a great idea for a new product or service, …
How to secure a lien on a patent as a secured creditor
Have you loaned money to a patent holder? Is the patent pledged as Collateral to secure the loan? What steps …
US IP laws that target gray market goods
Gray market goods are products with legitimate copyright or trademarks that are authorized for sale in one country, but then …
The South Butt: a trademark infringement story
This story tickles my funny bone. A 16 year old student, Jimmy Winkelmann, started a company called The South Butt, …
Implications of the AIA: Getting Ready for March 16, 2013
There is so much talk about the significant changes to US patent law from the America Invents Act, especially the …
Defensive strategies – blocking competitors’ patent efforts
The America Invents Act (AIA) now allows third parties to participate in patent prosecution by submitting prior art to the …