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 …
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 …
January 2019 Patent Search Snapshot from InnovationQ
We have made it through a long, cold, and troublesome January here in the United States. And the innovation train never stopped. Despite the government shutdown from December 22, 2018 …
Laches, Limitations and Infringement
Laches (lach-iz) “is the legal doctrine that an unreasonable delay in seeking a remedy for a legal right or claim will prevent it from being enforced or allowed if the …
How Popular Inventions Came to Life: The Treadmill
As you stand at the gym in your new cross-trainers, trying to figure out how to operate the cardio apparatus with the complex user interface, you might be surprised to …
Examining for Enablement and Definite Claim Language
Do Your Homework This is just a quick reminder: say what you mean and mean what you say when submitting your patent applications. The USPTO is in place to ensure …
Post-Grant Patent Review Standards Updated
Standardization is the key to efficiency, fairness, and regulation in areas from industry to education. Patent evaluation by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is no exception. Recently, …
Overcoming Fears to Monetize an Invention
As an independent inventor, taking steps to bring your idea to market can be terrifying. But you can do it with a little help. An invention is a creation that …