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From Lightbulbs to Billions: The Incredible Power of Patents
- 07.07.2023
By Babak Akhlaghi on July 7, 2023. Are you curious about the power of patents? In this video, we’ll explore how patent damage awards can reach jaw-dropping amounts. Take a look at the five largest patent damage awards in 2022: you won’t believe what they […]
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Making Sense of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023
- 06.30.2023
By Babak Akhlaghi on June 30, 2023. The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 proposes several findings by Congress. Among these is the assertion that the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts have established judicial exceptions to the language of the existing patent eligibility section […]
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Analogous References: the Same Field or Problem Domain as the Invention
- 06.16.2023
By Babak Akhlaghi on June 16, 2023 The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has overturned the Patent Trial & Appeal Board’s determination of obviousness, stating that a prior art reference concerning automotive engine parts is not analogous to the challenged patent, which […]
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Unruly Distribution: Meeting 101 Conditions in Computer-related Claims
- 05.22.2023
In Sanderling Management Ltd. vs. Snap, Inc., the Federal Circuit held that a method for using distribution rules to load digital image branding functions to users when certain conditions are met are not patent eligible under 101. The claim in question recited: 1. A computerized […]
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The Grammar Secret: the Article “a” Still Signifies ‘One or More,’ but Requires a Single Component Executing All Functions”
- 05.02.2023
In Salazar v. AT&T Mobility LLC, the Federal Circuit held that the wording “a microprocessor” does not require there to be only one microprocessor in an open ended claim; however, subsequent limitations referring to “said microprocessor” require at least one microprocessor to be capable of […]
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Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights – Part 1
- 12.16.2020
In this video, we’re going to provide a brief introduction to intellectual property rights with a particular focus on copyrights. Please make sure you stay until the end of this video, where we’ll share a tip on how to protect your copyright.
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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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