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 …
Celebrating the Importance of American Inventors this July 4th
Do you know, as inventors, how important you have always been to the American way of life? Inventiveness and ingenuity spin an indelible thread in the fabric of America. Our …
Your Patent Primer: 5 Basic Questions & Answers About Protecting Ideas
Welcome to the Patent Primer. The kids have closed their books for the summer, but your industrious mind is working on an innovation. If you have an idea for a …
Hot Innovations for Summer Safety
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. …
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 …
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 …