Using patented materials without authorization is a serious offense that can cost infringing parties money, resources and time they would likely have preferred to put toward their business and operations. And in some cases, these costs are enormous. For instance, a...
Patterson Thuente IP Recognized by Best Lawyers
Patterson Thuente IP is pleased to announce that our lawyers have been named to the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to the following attorneys: James H. Patterson > Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Patent Law Brad D....
When might the USPTO refuse a trademark application?
It can be crushing for brand owners to be told "no" when it comes to moving a great idea forward. A common obstacle is actually the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO can refuse an application for a number of reasons. Here are a few that may...
Learn About Software Patentability – April 15, 2021 Webinar
Jumi Kassim will be speaking on software patentability at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law IP Institute Annual Symposium. The topics at this year's event center around the theme "Exploring the Boundaries of Statutory Subject Matter Under the AIA." They are also...
Daniel Bruzzone Named Partner
Patterson Thuente IP has elevated patent attorney Daniel Bruzzone to the position of Partner, recognizing his indispensable grasp of new technologies, dedication to client service, and status as an emerging leader within the firm. Bruzzone works with some of the...
David Swenson: Attorney of the Month
Patterson Thuente IP Litigation Practice Chair David Swenson was interviewed for the January issue of Attorney at Law Magazine. Read more about David's experience and vision for the future of our firm's litigation practice.
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Law Student Event: Register by December 7
Patterson Thuente IP invites future intellectual property attorneys to hone their interview skills and resumes at our annual IP Career Prep event. This year our event will be virtual and multi-day! Have one-on-one mock interviews with our attorneys Let us review your...
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Copyright Law for vTubers "Businesses that hire consultants or independent contractors often fail to write a sufficient contract and later realize, “‘Oh my gosh, the person who created the work actually has copyrights in it.’” Our IP Litigation Practice Chair David...
Though Growing, Female Patent Inventors Still Lag Behind Male Counterparts
by Marra Clay, guest blogger and J.D. Candidate at the University of Minnesota Law School In 1793, Hannah Wilkinson Slater received a patent for creating a new method of producing cotton-sewing thread. She is often celebrated as the first female inventor to receive a...