Whenever there is a major public focus on a certain medical issue or pressing demand for new medical treatments, pharmaceutical companies scramble to be the first with viable options. The proliferation of new viruses around the world inevitably leads to the...
You’ve come up with a great idea for a new product but do not have the funds to get it off the ground alone. If you have noticed many people's recent success with crowd-funding, you might consider following suit. Not only will it give you a way to judge potential...
Not everyone needs international protection for their intellectual property (IP). Yet many companies find out too late that they should have taken it out. Whether you need it depends upon your ambitions. If you are certain you will never want to expand into the...
Patterson Thuente IP was instrumental in the formation of the Patent Pro Bono Program (PPBP) — the first program of its kind in the United States. Now, we are working with Brown Venture Group to increase opportunity for minority and under-resourced inventors not only...
For inventors and companies investing in new technology, patents are a crucial form of protection. Once you have a patent on a certain part or process, you either have the right to exclusively use your creation or to license it to other companies. They pay you a fee...
Patent disputes can be settled outside of court or they can go to trial. Learn what happens when you file a patent claim with Patterson Thuente IP.
The law behind those game-changing new inventions we crave may not always seem exciting, but intellectual property (IP) law practice is busier than ever, and client needs are evolving in interesting ways. IP-intensive industries account for around 40% of U.S. GDP and...
Design patents can be valuable tools to protect the look and appearance of your products. These are the ornamental features that set your product apart from competitors, which can have an enormous impact on consumer buying decisions. In this post, we will look at some...
Patterson Thuente IP and three of its attorneys were named to IAM's annual list of the Patent 1000. The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. "Only individuals who stand out for...
The 2022 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers® listing for intellectual property was recently announced. On that list are Patterson Thuente IP patent attorney: Jim Patterson. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented, multiphase selection process that includes...