Summer! Finally – you’re either in the big defrost or kicking into higher heat. And it’s time to relax and enjoy the warmer weather. But summer can bring challenges, too. …
Proposed Section 101 Language Could Impact Patent Eligibility
Perhaps the most fundamental question in the patenting process is whether the subject matter is patentable, a key statutory requirement for patent approval. 35 U.S.C. § 101-Inventions Patentable of the …
5 April Fool’s Day Inventions from Serious Authorities
“Consider the source,” they say. “Only trust information from reliable experts,” they say. So, of course, we do. But there is one day when we need to take a second …
5 Reasons You Need to Perform a Patentability Search
Do you really need to do a patentability search? YES! Here’s why… Pursuing a patent for an idea is an expensive endeavor, costing tens of thousands of dollars – and …
What is Your Patent Worth?
By William Fowlkes, IP.com, Vice President, Analytics and Workflow Solutions “How do you determine what a patent is worth?” This is a common question among patent owners and is not easy to …
An Invention We’ve Lost Our Taste For: Trans Fats
Well, we still love the taste of those golden fresh french fries, perfect pies made with flaky crusts, and crispy pizzas. It’s all delicious, even nostalgic. Yet, if there is …
Does Gender Disparity Weaken US Innovation?
In the global contest to be innovation leaders, the United States, “cannot compete with one hand tied behind our backs. We need… all hands on deck… We cannot leave behind …
Hot IP Topics & Trends from AUTM 2019
From the 10th to 13th of February 2019, innovation-minded people gathered for the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) (#AUTM) Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas. Research, IP, and legal professionals …
SCOTUS Decision Removes Ambiguity Around “Secret Sale”
In a notable decision on January 22, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States reinforced the pre-AIA interpretation of “on sale” language and held that a “secret sale” could …
What Happened to Doorbot, the Original Smart Doorbell?
Do references to robots working alongside us touch a nerve, cause a pinch of uneasiness that grew out of mid-20th century cautionary films? Are they taking our jobs, taking over …