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Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Although a helpful phrase to teach children navigating the difficult social situations that arise in childhood, the truth is words can hurt us. This is particularly true when it comes to legal matters....
Peloton is widely recognized for its stationary exercise bikes. Instead of just hoping on a bike and pedaling away, the Peloton bike stood out because it offered a connection to an online community. Users could bike with peers and attend online classes. The exercise...
As a child, a teacher or parent likely scolded us at least once for the words we chose to use when fighting with a sibling, friend, or classmate. Afterall, we were sternly reprimanded, our words have power. This is one example where that advice holds true. A patent is...
A patent is a powerful legal tool. This tool allows the patent holder to stop others who try to make, use, or sell their invention. But how does a patent holder actually use this tool? How do they stop someone else from violating their patent? The “how,” as...
A patent is a powerful tool. With a patent, an inventor or business can defend its intellectual property (IP). A competitor that tries to replicate the patented material can find themselves getting a court order to cease operations and a financial penalty for any...
If you have a great invention idea, you may spend months – even years – making your idea a reality. You may make multiple protypes and test them extensively until you create a product design that works just right. You plan to sell your invention because you feel...
There are 5,000 to 6,000 patent cases filed in the United States every year. Although each case may vary slightly, a basic timeline for a patent litigation suit includes: Complaint. First, a complaint is generally filed. This stage may involve an injunction. Patent...
2020 was a year that seemed to put everything on hold. The coronavirus pandemic led to stay at home and shelter in place orders throughout the country. Many businesses shut down and shifted to a focus on remote work. It may seem like 2020 would be a year when...
Intellectual property (IP) can set one business apart from another. Whether a process to make a product, a recipe or software, it is important to take steps to protect this valuable IP, whatever its form. One legal tool that can offer protection is the use of a...
In Illumina, Inc. v. Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc., the court provided guidance on what makes for a natural phenomenon and how this impacts subject matter determination for patent protections. This information is important for those who work in natural sciences because...