On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | Aug 31, 2020 | Newsletter, Patent Law, Patent News
The U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) practice when patent applicants appeal adverse decisions in district court. And the Court’s conclusion is welcome news for applicants who want to go this route to contest the denial...
by Tracy Dann | Aug 10, 2020 | Newsletter, Patent Law
Foreign publication leads to patent invalidation It’s not easy out there for a patent owner. Even after a patent is granted, an owner can find the patent’s validity challenged if it hasn’t thoroughly searched for “prior art.” That’s what happened to one...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | Jul 2, 2020 | Intellectual Property, Patent Law
By Jay Erstling The European Patent Office Board of Appeal recently handed down a decision on the requirements for validly claiming the right of priority of a first-filed patent application. The decision, which upheld the ruling of the EPO Opposition Division to...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | Jun 10, 2020 | Patent Law
Protecting trade secrets is typically an inexpensive and vague process. The approach can vary from business to business. However, one consistent element should be a solid trade secret policy. This policy directs the business and employees in terms of keeping trade...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | May 12, 2020 | Patent Law
When people think of inventors, they often imagine some version of a person in a lab or on the computer working to come up with ideas for new products. However, inventorship can take various forms. Defining who is and is not an inventor in the eyes of the law can be...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | May 7, 2020 | Litigation, Patent Law, Patterson Thuente News
Inter partes review (IPR) offers parties an expedited opportunity to challenge the validity of a patent outside of court. But, as one challenger recently learned the hard way, it’s critical that arguments against patentability be raised at the proper time. Out of the...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | Apr 29, 2020 | Patent Law
Having a patent can be crucial for a business or individual, as it allows this party to profit from their invention. Without a patent, others can make, use and sell it without your permission. As such, if you have an invention and you want to protect it, filing a...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | Apr 20, 2020 | Patent Law
Patenting inventions can be a valuable way for business owners to control the use of their invention and make money. However, complications in the application and use process can create some problems that business owners who are not familiar with intellectual property...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | Apr 8, 2020 | Patent Law
Patent holders have numerous rights, including the right to issue licenses for authorized use and the right to prohibit others from using material without permission. However, circumstances can change during the years when a patent is in place. People discover...
On behalf of Patterson Thuente Pederson, P.A. | Apr 7, 2020 | Patent Law
Obtaining a patent for an invention can be critical for a business. It gives patent holders the right to take legal action against anyone who misuses the protected work, and it can give a company a competitive edge. That said, challenges to a patent can arise. One...
