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Filing Date Defines Prior Art Status of Published Patent Applications
- 01.24.2025
By Babak Akhlaghi on January 24, 2025. Understanding when a published patent application qualifies as prior art is critical in patent disputes. A recent case, Lynk Labs, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Case No. 23-2346 (Fed. Cir. Jan. 14, 2025) (Prost, Lourie, Stark, JJ.), serves […]
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Misleading Patent Claims: Unmasking False Advertising
- 10.20.2024
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on October 16, 2024. In a notable clash within the footwear industry, Crocs initiated a lawsuit against Dawgs, accusing them of patent infringement. This legal case took an intriguing turn when Dawgs counterclaimed. They asserted Crocs engaged in false advertising. This alleged […]
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The On-Sale Bar Debate
- 10.17.2024
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on September 6, 2024. Celanese International Corporation recently challenged Anhui Jinhe Industrial Co., Ltd. and Jinhe USA LLC at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The dispute revolves around Celanese’s claim that these entities were importing Ace-K, an artificial sweetener, using […]
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Patent Litigation Spotlight in Cancer Treatment
- 08.09.2024
By Babak Akhlaghi on August 9, 2024. Patent litigation cases often read like a legal thriller, filled with twists, turns, and high-stakes drama. One recent case that exemplifies this narrative is the patent dispute between Natera and NeoGenomics. This case, decided by the U.S. Court […]
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In the World of AI-assisted Innovation, the Human Touch Remains Paramount
- 02.17.2024
By Babak Akhlaghi on February 17, 2024. On October 30, 2023, an Executive Order by President Biden mandated the USPTO to, within 120 days, publish comprehensive guidance for both patent examiners and applicants on the subject of inventorship and the use of AI, including generative […]
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