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Patent Trolls and NPEs: How to Defend Your Small Business

Patent Trolls and NPEs: How to Defend Your Small Business

by Rahul Kapoor | Oct 5, 2026 | Patent Law

Understanding Patent Trolls and NPEs Receiving an unexpected notice alleging patent infringement can be a significant challenge for a business owner. These communications may originate from entities that hold patents but do not manufacture products or provide services...
The Role of Design Patents in Protecting Consumer Product Aesthetics

The Role of Design Patents in Protecting Consumer Product Aesthetics

by Rahul Kapoor | Oct 5, 2026 | Patent Law

Understanding Design Patents In the competitive world of consumer goods, the visual appearance of a product often drives consumer choice. While utility patents protect the functional aspects of an invention, design patents focus exclusively on the ornamental features....
Software Patentability: Navigating Section 101 Challenges

Software Patentability: Navigating Section 101 Challenges

by Rahul Kapoor | Oct 5, 2026 | AI, Software & Emerging Technology

The Framework of Software Patentability Under 35 U.S.C. § 101, patent protection may be available for any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter. Judicial interpretations have established that abstract ideas, laws of nature, and natural...
The Impact of AI-Generated Inventions on Patent Law

The Impact of AI-Generated Inventions on Patent Law

by Rahul Kapoor | Oct 1, 2026 | Patent Law

The Evolving Definition of Inventorship The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has shifted the boundaries of what we consider inventive. Traditionally, patent law has been built on the foundation of human intellect. As AI systems assist in identifying new...
Recent Supreme Court Patent Eligibility Rulings: What Businesses Need to Know

Recent Supreme Court Patent Eligibility Rulings: What Businesses Need to Know

by Rahul Kapoor | Oct 1, 2026 | Patent Law

For many companies, intellectual property is the backbone of their competitive advantage. Whether you are developing a new software platform or a unique manufacturing process, understanding the current climate of Supreme Court patent eligibility is vital. The legal...
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