Patent

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on what mattered most in the world of intellectual property during 2019.?It was a particularly active year on IP issues, with…

The Most Iconic (and Patented) Toys and Games of All Time

December 25, 2019

Since America’s earliest days, many creative and innovative toys have come through the consumer marketplace. Many have become so iconic they are now household names and synonymous with a moment…

Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Decision-Making in Patent Portfolio Management

December 24, 2019

Contemporary AI technology of the kind one has increasingly heard about in recent years is based on machine learning and deep learning methodologies. These use large amounts of computing power…

The Top 10 Patent Stories of the Decade 2010 – 2019: Part II

December 23, 2019

As we explained in Part I of this series yesterday, this December marks the end of a decade as well as 2019. In reflecting on the top 10 patent stories…

The Top 10 Patent Stories of the Decade 2010 – 2019: Part I

December 22, 2019

This year, we wind down not only the year, but the decade. So, it is time to reflect upon the biggest patent related stories of the last ten years. As…

Christmas Gifts for Patent Attorneys and Inventors

December 21, 2019

Christmas is in just a few days, but if you’re still looking for gifts for the patent attorneys, engineers, scientists or inventors in your life, here are a few can’t-miss…

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 20: Inventor Rights Act Introduced, House Passes the USMCA, and Copyright Office Appoints Acting Register

December 20, 2019

This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Inventor Rights Act is introduced into the House of Representatives; House overwhelmingly passes USMCA; major tech companies lobby the European Commission to…

The Fifth Circuit Must Preserve the Patent-Antitrust Balance by Upholding Actavis

December 19, 2019

Litigation, Patent

The pharmaceutical industry presents some of the most important and challenging issues lying at the intersection of the patent and antitrust laws. On the one hand, patents play a crucial…

All Parties in Arthrex Want the Full Federal Circuit to Render a Better Decision

December 18, 2019

Litigation, Patent