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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,…
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…
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…
14 Jun 2024
Kove v. Amazon: Crafting an Intellectual Property Strategy for Cloud Computing Tech
Patent infringement lawsuits in the U.S. culminate in a jury trial. So the effectiveness of a U.S. patent, and ultimately…
26 Apr 2024
How to Strengthen Your Patent Portfolio Against IPR Challenges
When you’re awarded a patent, you might think the patent process is finished. But your competitors might think otherwise! In…
20 Mar 2024
Should We Request Non-Publication of Our Patent Applications?
Tech companies can make smart, strategic decisions about whether to publish their patent applications.
26 Jan 2024
Patent Infringement: How It’s Proven, And How This Should Influence Your Patent Filings
As a patent owner, you have the legal right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or offering to sell…
29 Jan 2024
Patent Assignment: How to Transfer Ownership of a Patent
This is the second in a two-part blog series on owning and transferring the rights to a patent. (Read…
27 Nov 2023
Claim Strategies for Patent Applications: Can Your Patent Claims Ever Be Too Broad?
This is the first in a two-part blog series on the scope of your patent application’s claim set. (Read …
23 Oct 2023
Patent Ownership vs. Inventorship: Who Really Controls the Rights to a Patent?
This is the first in a two-part blog series on owning and transferring the rights to a patent. (Read Part…
23 Oct 2023
How to Slow Down Patent Prosecution with the USPTO
This is the second in a two-part blog series on controlling the speed of the patent process. (Read part one…
27 Sep 2023
How to Speed Up Patent Prosecution at the USPTO
This is the first in a two-part blog series on controlling the speed of the patent process. (Read part two…
26 Jul 2023
Filing in the United States Via PCT Application: Bypass Continuation or National Stage Entry?
Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), you can file a single “international” patent application that’s effective as an initial patent…