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 …
Two Edible Inventions that Support Sustainability
Perhaps the Best Things Since… Sliced bread, potato flakes, or canned tuna – we are seeing more innovations in the processed edibles markets. Yet these are not for items that …
How Popular Inventions Came to Life: Bombas Socks
The Heart of the Matter How many inventions make you feel good from head, to heart, to toe? Actually, this one started with the entrepreneurial spirits and hearts of two …
Thank You, Inventors
August is National Inventor’s Month! Hey! Engineers, scientists, thinkers, questioners, dreamers… yes, you… Look up from your notebooks, circuit boards, and computer monitors, blink into the light and see that …