Joint inventorship disputes can create uncertainty regarding patent rights. Understanding the distinction between inventorship and ownership is essential for protecting intellectual property.
Understanding Patent Prosecution: The USPTO Examination Process
An overview of the administrative and substantive stages of the USPTO examination process for patent applications.
Patent Litigation Funding: Pros and Cons for Plaintiffs
An overview of patent litigation funding, covering how third-party capital arrangements work, potential benefits, and key considerations for plaintiffs.
Biotech Patent Trends: Navigating Evolving FDA and USPTO Standards
Navigating the biotech patent environment requires an understanding of USPTO requirements and FDA regulatory processes to effectively manage intellectual property.
How to Conduct a Patentability Search: A Step-by-Step Guide
A patentability search is a procedural step used to identify existing inventions, known as prior art, that may impact the novelty of your concept. Learn the basics of navigating public databases.
Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND Licensing Disputes
An overview of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and the role of FRAND licensing in technology standards, including considerations for businesses involved in standard-setting.
Global Patent Strategy: Filing Under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Explore how the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) simplifies the initial stages of international patent filing and supports a broader intellectual property strategy.
Public Disclosure and Patent Rights: The One-Year Grace Period
Discover how the U.S. patent one-year grace period functions, the limitations of this provision, and why early filing remains the best strategy for protecting your invention.
Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patent Applications: Which to Choose?
Learn the core differences between provisional and non-provisional patent applications and how each impacts your intellectual property strategy.
Patent Trolls and NPEs: How to Defend Your Small Business
Receiving a patent infringement notice can be stressful. Learn how to identify Non-Practicing Entities and take a measured, professional approach to managing these claims.