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IP Opportunities and Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry
This blog post is the third in a series that discusses intellectual property (IP) opportunities for high-tech businesses looking to…
14 Jan 2025
Patenting Network-Connected Systems: 4 Challenges for Tech Companies
Network-connected systems, often referred to as the “Internet of Things” (or IoT), have already revolutionized our daily lives — look…
19 Dec 2024
Henry Patent Law Firm Newsletter – December 2024
Political Consensus To Undo SCOTUS Patent Decisions Two patent-friendly bills have gained traction in Congress recently. Both legislative initiatives have…
21 Nov 2024
Henry Patent Law Firm Newsletter – November 2024
New US Patent Office Fees Announced Yesterday, the USPTO released a final rule setting the new fee schedule…
18 Nov 2024
Virtual and Augmented Reality: An Overview of the Patent Landscape
Apple’s release of the Vision Pro earlier this year showed that Apple is betting big on the importance…
11 Nov 2024
Can software user interfaces be patented?
When discussing patent protection for software innovations, many people often think in terms of automation or production — that is,…
8 Nov 2024
Innovating in the university setting: Will public disclosures affect my invention’s patentability?
Many academic researchers are generally aware that their own public disclosures, in the form of conference presentations, journal publications, etc.,…
24 Oct 2024
How to Avoid Self-Inflicted Wounds (Applicant Admitted Prior Art) in Your Patent Applications
When drafting their patent applications, many inventors have an instinct to gratuitously describe what others have developed before them. Understandably,…
18 Oct 2024
Claim Strategies for Patent Applications: Can Your Patent Claims Ever Be Too Narrow?
This is the second in a two-part blog series on the scope of your patent application’s claim set. (Read Part…
2 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence In the Innovation Process: Can AI-Generated Work Be Patented?
With the recent rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it’s likely that AI systems will start playing a larger…
27 Sep 2024
How to Launch A Patent Portfolio: 7 Strategic Steps
We’ve previously discussed the various reasons to consider seeking patent protection and the value of patent applications. Building a patent portfolio…
24 Sep 2024
Human Resources and Intellectual Property: Creating Effective Hiring Practices
This is Part One of a two-part blog series on the role your human resources department can play in implementing…
13 Sep 2024
Henry Patent Law Firm Newsletter – September 2024
Political Consensus To Undo SCOTUS Patent Decisions Two patent-friendly bills have gained traction in Congress recently. Both legislative initiatives have…