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Mission Product: SCOTUS Appears Skeptical That Bankrupt Licensor’s Rejection of Trademark License Means Licensee Can’t Use the Mark

February 21, 2019

Bankruptcy, Litigation, Patent, Trademark

On Wednesday, February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC, where the Court was asked to address one of the most…

Return Mail v. USPS Oral Arguments: Both Sides Struggle in Robust Questioning at Supreme Court

February 20, 2019

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Litigation, Patent

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On Tuesday, February 19, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Return Mail Inc. v. United States Postal Service, a case that asks the nation’s highest court to determine…

Don’t Be Fooled by His Patent Purge: Elon Musk is Just Another Hypocritical Tech Billionaire

February 19, 2019

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Business, Patent

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In 2014, Elon Musk made Tesla’s patents available for anyone to use for free, stating that “technology leadership is not defined by patents.” Earlier this month, Musk announced again that…

With This DIY Sporting Goods Catch-All, Game Day Is No Sweat

February 19, 2019

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Real Estate

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This project will help you organize your garage and become the MVP of DIY projects. With all your sporting gear in the same place, you’ll always be prepared when someone yells, “Where’s…

The Newest Patent ‘Rocket-Docket’: Waco, Texas

February 18, 2019

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Litigation, Patent

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Marshall, Texas has been, and will likely continue to be, one of the major patent litigation cities in the United States. But, Waco, Texas is quickly becoming the new mecca…

Federal Circuit Affirms Athena’s Diagnostic Method Claims Are Patent Ineligible as Directed to a Law of Nature

February 17, 2019

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Litigation, Patent

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The Federal Circuit recently issued an opinion affirming the decision of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, which held that Athena’s medical diagnostic methods were directed…

Justified Paranoia: Patenting and the Delicate Dance Between Confidentiality and Investment

February 16, 2019

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Business, Patent

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Most inventors understand that a certain amount of paranoia goes a long way when dealing with an idea or invention. Ideas cannot be patented, but every invention starts with an…

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 15

February 15, 2019

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Business, Copyright, Litigation, Patent, Trademark

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This week in Other Barks & Bites: the USPTO appoints a new Chief Information Officer; Apple uses Qualcomm chips in Germany while American professors urge the ITC to deny exclusion…

First PTAB Reversals Under New Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance

February 14, 2019

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Patent

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Since having been sworn in as the new director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in February 2018, Andrei Iancu has led the charge to improve predictability of…

8 Curb Appeal Boosters You Can Do in a Weekend

February 14, 2019

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Real Estate

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A polished home exterior creates an inviting experience for visitors or passersby, which is especially important if your home is on the market. Check out our tips to get the…