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Claims Directed to a Network Packet Monitor Held Patent Eligible
- 08.14.2020
In Packet Intelligence LLC v. Netscout Systems, Inc., No. 19-2041 (Fed. Cir., July 14, 2020) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the patent-eligibility of a network packet monitor, finding its claims directed to non-abstract subject matter in light of details included […]
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An Artificial Intelligence (AI) System Is Not Eligible to be an Inventor
- 08.07.2020
On April 22, 2020 the US Patent and Trademark Office ruled that Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are not eligible to be an Inventor, which the USPTO rules is limited to natural persons. Let’s get into it. On July 29, 2019, an Artificial Inventor Project (AIP, […]
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A Broad Claim Directed to an Addition of a Data Field to a Communication Message Held Patent Eligible
- 08.05.2020
In Uniloc USA, INC. v. LG Electronics USA, INC., No. 19-1835 (Fed. Cir., April 30, 2020), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held patent eligible a claim directed a communications system including a primary station (e.g., personal computer 100) and a secondary […]
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My Chat with the Board – “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program”
- 08.03.2020
The “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program” (“the Program”) became effective on July 2, 2020. I had a chat with the Board about the program last month and have reproduced my takeaways about the Program below. What is it: Under the Program, patent applicants can have their […]
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Assignment of Intellectual Property From Employee (“Assignor”) To Employer (“Assignee”)
- 07.28.2020
One of the most important assets of a business is its intellectual property (“IP”). As a business owner, you should make sure all your agreements include an IP clause protecting the IP that is generated by your company. This may include trademark, trade secrets, copyrights, […]
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USPTO Report: Increasing Participation of Women in the U.S. Innovation Ecosystem
- 07.21.2020
Today’s USPTO report provides insights into the participation of women in the U.S. innovation ecosystem. It specifically shows the women-inventor-rate is increasing in the U.S. It is wonderful to see that the partnership between the USPTO and the private sector and academia to increase diversity […]
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Patent Alert: USPTO announces Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program
- 07.01.2020
By: Babak Akhlaghi – The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) today announced plans for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) to begin accepting petitions for expedited resolution of ex parte appeals. The “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program” (“the Program”) becomes effective tomorrow, July […]
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Patent Alert: Revised Manual of Patent Examining Procedure
- 06.30.2020
By: Babak AkhlaghiJune 30, 2020 On June 30, the USPTO revised the ninth edition of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) to include updated information on patent examination relating to a number of issues, including subject matter eligibility and examination of computer-implemented functional claim […]
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How to Patent an Idea?
- 06.29.2020
By: Babak AkhlaghiJune 29, 2020 In this article, we will focus on how to patent an idea. The goal of the patent law is to promote progress of science. Its basis is found in the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8. Patent law encourages inventors […]
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COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program
- 05.19.2020
On May 18, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provided additional guidelines for using the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program (“COVID-19 Program”) for COVID-19 related innovations. Under the COVID-19 Program, the USPTO will expedite the examination of up to 500 eligible patent […]
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