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05.07.2020
Patent Alert: USPTO launches a web-based marketplace platform to enable commercialization of US issued patents
On May 4, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a web-based marketplace platform, Patents 4 Partnerships,…
05.04.2020
Computer System Including Dedicated Hardware for Advertising Held Patent Ineligible
On March 6, 2020 the US Court of Appeals upheld a USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board finding that a…
04.26.2020
Does licensing of your invention trigger an on-sale bar?
April 26, 2020 Does licensing of your invention trigger an on-sale bar? The short answer is no. The licensing agreement…
04.23.2020
USPTO releases report on patent examination outcomes after the Supreme Court’s Alice decision
Today, USPTO released a report showing the outcome of its 2019 patent eligibility guidelines. The report shows a 44% decrease…
04.10.2020
USPTO Clarifies Relief Provided under CARE Act
USPTO provides additional guidance for taking advantage of the patent related deadline extension available under CARE Act. To seek the…
04.03.2020
NovoTech Cares: We’re Supporting Small Businesses During COVID-19
Small businesses are suffering significantly, but should not be forced to compromise their intellectual property as a result of this…
04.03.2020
USPTO announces extension of certain patent deadlines under CARE Act
USPTO is providing much needed relief to the patent applicants affected by the coronavirus. The relief includes extension of various…
04.01.2020
Introduction to the U.S. Patent System
This article provides a brief introduction to the U.S. patent system. It covers various stages involved in obtaining a U.S. patent…
03.31.2020
USPTO Clarifies Rules for Reviving Abandoned Patent Applications
A patent application may go abandoned for failure to timely respond to a communication from the United States Patent and…
03.23.2020
Patent Alert: USPTO Coronavirus Relief
The #USPTO has provided relief for #patent applicants affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. The relief includes a waiver of the…
