Litigating Patents – Reexamination Requests
After a patent is issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the discovery of prior art or
Patents for Novel Inventions
Article I, § 8 of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to “promote the progress of science and useful arts,
Patent Law: Written Description
One of the most important aspects of the written description is to provide a clear description of the invention for
Patent Infringement – Doctrine of Equivalents
As previously described, when a patent is applied for, the inventor must include a specification, including the written description of
Patent Applications – Written Description Requirement
One of the most important aspects of the written description is to provide a clear description of the invention for
Personal Names, Descriptive Terms, and Generic Words
The weakest and least-protected marks are personal names, descriptive terms, and generic words. Distinctive business names usually receive protection under
Analyzing Patent Claims
Patent claim interpretation is the process of giving proper meaning to the claim language. Claim language defines claim scope. Therefore,
Patent Law: Written Description
One of the most important aspects of the written description is to provide a clear description of ‘for what” patent
Unenforceable Patents
A patent is a right granted under U.S. law that allows the patent owner to exclude others from making, using,
Requirements for Applying for a Patent
Article I, § 8 of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to “promote the progress of science and useful arts,