New invention? Do you need to conduct a patentability search?
You are not required to conduct a patentability search. Still, the value of a patentability search is that if there is a potential problem, you find out early on in the process before you’ve spent a lot of time and money pursuing a patent on an invention that is not patentable. Also, even if you […]
Patent Owners Cannot Rely Upon Assignor Estoppel During IPRs
On November 9, 2018, the Federal Circuit decided Arista Networks Inc. v. Cisco Systems Inc., finding assignor estoppel is inapplicable when the validity of a patent is challenged during an Inter Partes Review (IPR).
Federal Government Urges Delay on Copyright Litigation
The solicitor general for the United States has urged the Supreme Court to resolve a split between circuits on when a copyright infringement case can be filed in federal court. Copyright registration is a pre-requisite to filing a claim for copyright infringement.
NETFLIX AND SUE: SATANIC TEMPLE SAYS SABRINA COPIED ITS DEITY
The United Federation of Churches, more commonly known as The Satanic Temple, filed suit against Netflix and Warner Brothers yesterday in the Southern District of New York.
PATENT OFFICE AIMS TO MAKE PRIOR ART EASIER TO DISCLOSE
Starting today, November 1, 2018, the USPTO will implement a targeted release of its Access to Relevant Prior Art Initiative. The program intends to simplify and speed up patent application examination by automating the disclosure process between related applications.
What Kind of Patent Search Do You Need?
Conducting intellectual property searches are crucial if you are an inventor, investor, entrepreneur, or a seasoned vet looking to have an idea protected. Here is a list of common searches that should be conducted as your business develops.
