In recent years unexpected supply chain disruptions made it difficult for some automotive suppliers to manufacture components needed to fulfill their downstream orders on time and on budget. Although looking to alternate...more
3/28/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Licenses ,
OEM ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patents ,
Proprietary Information ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Secrets
There has been much discussion as of late on “essential patents” or “standard-essential patents” (SEPs). Broadly speaking, SEPs are a particular type of patent having claims which cover an aspect or feature adopted by a...more
For many emerging tech companies, pursuing patent protection often interferes with the company’s short-term objectives of increasing revenues, increasing customer adoption, and raising financing rounds. As a result, many...more
Intellectual property protection is a critical pillar for establishing and maintaining competitive advantages. At the same time, it is important to strategically allocate resources to building a patent portfolio. This can be...more
Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” Those in the Intellectual Property (IP) world can appreciate what that means. Ask any emerging tech company that has been slapped – or...more
On April 24th, the Supreme Court decided two important cases related to the United States Patent & Trademark Office’s inter partes review (IPR) proceedings for reconsidering the prior grant of a patent – Oil States Energy...more
5/7/2018
/ Administrative Proceedings ,
America Invents Act ,
Article III ,
Chevron Deference ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding ,
Oil States Energy Services v Greene's Energy Group ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent Ownership ,
Patent Trial and Appeal Board ,
Patents ,
Post-Grant Review ,
Public Rights Doctrine ,
SAS Institute Inc. v Iancu ,
SCOTUS ,
Seventh Amendment ,
USPTO