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...
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Jim Patterson, Brad Pedersen Recognized by Super Lawyers
The 2022 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers® listing for intellectual property was recently announced. On that list are two Patterson Thuente IP patent attorneys and Principals: Jim Patterson and Brad Pedersen. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented,...
Why you should say “no thank you” to a new USPTO pilot program
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began on Feb. 1. a pilot program titled Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response — abbreviated as “DSMER.” The pilot program was set up in response to a March 2021 letter to the commissioner of the USPTO from...
Supreme Court ruling affects IPR and post-grant review processes
Patents give holders a great deal of control over an invention. These rights determine who may use, sell and license the invention, and it can be a crucial component of a business's competitive edge in the marketplace. However, people can challenge patents. And a...
IP controversy: Should US lift vaccine rights?
The global population has been suffering the effects of COVID-19 for over a year. In many countries, vaccine availability has been a source of hope. However, not all countries have access to enough vaccines. This is due in part to intellectual property rules that...
Supreme Court slaps down PTO pursuit of attorneys’ fees
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...
Supreme Court Patent Update
Inter partes review survives constitutional challenge Patent trolls are a significant nuisance to a range of industries. But the U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a procedure that makes it easier for patent trolls’ potential victims to avoid prolonged litigation or...
Kappos Reviews Patents After the AIA
Former Director of the USPTO, David Kappos, gave an excellent review of Patents After the AIA, a patent law treatise co-authored by Patterson Thuente IP partner Brad Pedersen. The review was published by IP Watchdog. Read it here.