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Yes, You Can Patent Food Products!

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Companies in the food and beverage industry might overlook significant advantages by not patenting their innovations. While there’s a common belief that “recipes” cannot be patented, unique formulations and other aspects of...more

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Best in the World: Patents at the Forefront of Sports and Technology

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Olympians are typically celebrated for their physical achievements—but some are also inventors who have contributed to innovation in the sporting world. One notable example is Ted Ligety, an alpine skier who earned gold...more

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Terminal Disclaimer Rule Proposed to Balance Innovation and Competition

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) periodically evaluates the delicate balance of the U.S. patent system to protect innovation without excessively stifling competition. U.S. patents give patent owners the...more

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From Legislation to Innovation: The CHIPS Act and a New Era of Semiconductor Innovation

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The modern semiconductor industry was born in the 1950s in the United States, and the United States remained the indisputable industry leader for the first few decades of its development. But over the last few decades, the...more

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Patent Poetry: Patent Office Updates Eligibility Guidance on AI Inventions

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has updated its Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance to address artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. This is in response to President Biden’s Executive...more

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Former Directors Request Rescission of Proposed Rule Change

As discussed previously on this blog (see "USPTO Proposed Rule Change to Terminal Disclaimer Practice" and "The USPTO's Proposed Terminal Disclaimer Rule: A Litigator's Perspective") and elsewhere, the U.S. Patent and...more

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Can Machines Invent Drugs: Patent Law Seeks to Prioritize Human Innovation as Artificial Intelligence Inventions Rise

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In the 1950’s, Alan Turing famously asked, “Can machines think?” Decades later, artificial  intelligence—a term coined after Turing’s death—has become a facet of our everyday lives.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - April 2024

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On March 8, the USPTO joined other intellectual property offices in celebrating International Women’s Day with a theme of “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.”...more

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How Digital Health Companies are Impacted by the USPTO’s New Obviousness Guidance

Digital health companies and other software-dependent innovators may find it harder to obtain patent protection in the wake of new patent examiner guidance issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The guidance,...more

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USPTO Announces Fast Track ‎Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

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On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a new pilot program for applicants to freely expedite examinations of applications directed to semiconductor manufacturing, including...more

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New Artificial Intelligence Executive Order Contains Numerous Healthcare Implications

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President Joe Biden on Oct. 30, 2023, signed a sweeping executive order (EO) and invoked the Defense Production Act to establish the first set of standards for using artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and other...more

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White House AI Order Balances Innovation And Regulation

On Oct. 30, President Joe Biden issued an executive order on safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence. The executive order provides a sprawling list of directives aimed at establishing standards for AI safety...more

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White House Issues Executive Order on AI: Charting a Path to Responsible AI Development

On October 30, 2023, recognizing that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds both extraordinary promise for its commercial applications and advancements and treachery and harm caused by its misuse, the White House issued an...more

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Cloaked in Secrecy: Can Secrecy Orders Shield Alien Innovations?

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In a recent post, we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider...more

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and the Emerging Intellectual Property Landscape

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The United States, once the leader in both semiconductor innovation and manufacturing, is looking to regain its leadership position with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The CHIPS Act will not only provide incentives (~$50B...more

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IP Considerations in Protecting Autonomous Vehicle Software with Patents and Copyrights

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As autonomous vehicles and associated software become more commonplace in the automotive industry, it is important to recognize which forms of intellectual property grant protection within quickly evolving areas of technology...more

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Patents in the Emerging World of NewSpace

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The NewSpace industry is seeing an increase in space launches and new entrants to the field. Technological advances are driving growth, including a steady pace of new innovations. Companies engaged in this progressive market...more

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[Event] 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law - June 6th - 7th, Washington, DC

American Conference Institute’s 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law returns for another exciting year with curated content showcasing powerful women in intellectual property. During this IP-focused conference, women...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - April 2023

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On March 6, the USPTO announced a new Green Energy Category of its Patents for Humanity Program. Patents for Humanity is an awards competition that recognizes innovators who use technology to meet global humanitarian...more

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Unleashing American Innovators Act Slashes USPTO Small Entity Fees

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If you get to page 1060 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, you will see the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, which was enacted on December 29, 2022. Part of that law changed the formula for calculating...more

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Top Holders of Blockchain Patents

As we noted in our post last year on the state of blockchain patent litigation, thousands of blockchain-related patent applications are being filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Continuing our analysis of the...more

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Impact of Current 101 Jurisprudence on Precision Medicine Innovation

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The USPTO recently released a Report to Congress (“Report”) detailing the results of its call for public comments regarding the impact of U.S. jurisprudence on patent subject matter eligibility. The Report is responsive to...more

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[Event] 2nd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law - May 24th - 25th, Washington, DC

Showcasing Powerful Women in Intellectual Property! ACI’s Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law will bring together women in Intellectual Property roles to explore industry trends and other important factors impacting today’s...more

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Response to the US Department of Justice call for Public Comments on SEPs Part 2 of 6

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I. Background for The Withdrawal from the 2013 Policy Statement - In December 2018, former Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Makan Delrahim announced DOJ’s withdrawal from the 2013 Statement....more

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When and Where to File Patent Applications

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Excerpt: "In general, a patent is only valid in the country (or, in some cases, countries) where the patent office that issued it has responsibility. With so many patent offices around the world, how does one decide in which...more

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