Patents

Federal Circuit Reinforces Patent Eligibility for Mechanical Inventions in PowerBlock v. iFit

In a precedential decision that may offer a sigh of relief to innovators in the mechanical and electromechanical arts, the U.S.

Aug 13 •

Commerce Department Threatens Harvard’s Patents in Unprecedented Bayh-Dole Maneuver

In a move that has sent ripples through the technology transfer community, the U.S.

Aug 11 •

Judge Michel Endorses RESTORE Act to Strengthen Patent Injunctions

The former Federal Circuit chief advocates for a return to pre-eBay injunctions

Jul 22 •

Push vs. Pull: Federal Circuit Reverses $106M Verdict, Finding Estoppel from a Canceled Claim

The CAFC looks at the "public notice" function of prosecution history estoppel

Jul 21 •

ICYMI: 'Patent Hour' from Late-May Discusses USPTO Inventory and Pendency

The Office has been fighting the 'backlog' even before the hiring unfreeze

Jul 17 •

WaPo Reports USPTO Accelerating AI Integration into Patent Examination

Starting July 21, it will be “mandatory” for examiners to run an AI similarity check

Jul 16 •

Think Like a USPTO Examiner: A Look at the Patent Public Search Tool

A recent SOaR webinar sheds light on examiner search strategies

Jul 16 •

EPO Annual Review 2024: Digital Transformation and Strategic Challenges

The European Patent Office is advancing its strategic goals

Jul 10 •

U.S. Signals Priorities at WIPO Assemblies: A Focus on Core Mission and Financial Prudence

Acting Director Stewart preached consistency and financial self-sufficiency

Jul 9 •

Federal Circuit Highlights Peril of Unresolved Claim Construction in Egenera v. Cisco

The CAFC reminds: don't save it for appeal!

Jul 9 •

USPTO Expands Track One Program, Increasing Prioritized Examination Limit to 20,000 Annually

On pace for over 16,000 Track One filings, removing the cap was smart

Jul 8 •

The Patent Prosecution Highway: An Underused Road to Global IP Rights

A USPTO Hour highlighted the PPH and ways patent applicants are using it.

Jul 3 •

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