Before investing significant time and resources into developing and protecting your invention, it’s crucial to determine if it’s truly original and eligible for patent protection. Navigating the complexities of patent law can be daunting, but understanding how to...
In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decided that a patent’s specification may be dispositive when examining whether a software invention is patentable under Step 2 of the Alice test. Despite allegations raised in court pleadings, a software...
Intellectual property (IP) is often a company’s most valuable asset, and protecting it is important for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring long-term success. However, many businesses have a poor grasp of both the costs of IP protection and the potential...
Businesses based on software innovation invest significant resources to develop new and useful applications, but are the intellectual property (IP) foundations of such businesses patentable? The U.S. Supreme Court has waged a sustained campaign to narrow what software...
The US Patent and Trademark Office recently launched the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program to support the CHIPS Act of 2022 by accelerating the examination of patent applications related to semiconductor device production. The Semiconductor Fast Track aims to...
In a recent development in design patent law, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit narrowed what is considered “comparison prior art” in design patent infringement cases. This ruling has significant implications for patent owners,...
