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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...
Patents are powerful legal tools that can result in the protections for gaming devices. These protections can extend to everything from the console, software and accessories used for the gaming system. A recent case tests just how far these protections can go. Control...
It can be difficult to protect unique ideas within the fashion world. The United States Patent and Trademark Office offers some protection with the availability of patents, trademarks and other forms of legal protection. Getting one is not always easy. However, once a...
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), like everyone these days, is doing its best to continue to function despite current shelter in place and stay at home orders. It will begin hearing cases over the phone, which should make for some interesting moments,...
If you want to secure a patent for an invention or technology you or your company has developed, there are several things you'll need to do to ensure that the patent process is successful. Let's take a quick review of the five vital steps to getting a patent: 1....
Nikola Tesla has said, “I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success.” It’s also been said that each of us will have a million dollar idea in our...
In order to receive a patent, you need to submit a patent application. However, waiting for your patent to be approved could take a considerable amount of time -- time that could eat into your business profits -- especially if another company is infringing on your...