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USPTO Director Iancu Calls for Section 101 Patent Eligibility Reform in Farewell Speech

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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Andrei Iancu recently resigned his position with the USPTO and delivered his farewell speech at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event on Jan. 19, 2021. In the speech, Iancu...more

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A Step-by-Step Approach to Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Reform

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There is a belief in some quarters that the most significant barrier to patent subject matter eligibility reform is an implacable opposition by companies in the high tech sector because those companies are convinced that the...more

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The Zombie Apocalypse of Patent Eligibility Reform and a Possible Escape Route

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The hopes of anyone in favor of patent reform targeting 35 U.S.C § 101 have been official dashed -- or at least put on hold.  In an interview with the Intellectual Property Owner's association (IPO) last week, Senator Thom...more

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Top Stories of 2015: #11 to #15

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After reflecting upon the events of the past twelve months, Patent Docs presents its ninth annual list of top patent stories. For 2015, we identified twenty stories that were covered on Patent Docs last year that we believe...more

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An Overview, A Summary And An Update To The Latest Patent Reform

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Just four years ago in 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (AIA) into law. Since the enactment of the AIA, there has continued to be steady pressure for further reform. In 2013, the Innovation Act was...more

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Does there need to be patent reform?

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Regular readers know I am a fan of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The show has done multiple segments relevant to our topics of discussion. They recently did a segment on patent reform....more

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Congress Takes Up Patent Litigation Reform – Innovation Act Reintroduced, Supreme Court Cases Examined

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Congress v SCtPatent litigation reform has been on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee agenda, with the recent reintroduction of legislation seeking to address patent litigation abuses and a hearing examining recent U.S....more

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The Year Ahead in Patent Law - 2015

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With the advent of the America Invents Act (AIA), public perception of frivolous patent litigation, frequently surrounding cases filed by non-practicing entities (NPEs), has received increasing legislative attention. Although...more

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More Misinformation Regarding the Patent System and Non-Practicing Entities

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The press has been all too eager to decry the so-called "broken" U.S. patent system and the alleged "scourge" of non-practicing entities (NPEs). However, few if any articles attempt to provide an even-handed analysis of...more

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Two Recent Supreme Court Decisions On Awarding Attorney Fees May Impact ‘Patent Trolls’ Debate

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Two decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2014 may have an impact on the “patent trolls” debate by changing the rules relating to the award of attorney fees to a winning party in litigation relating to patent...more

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"Intellectual Property and Technology: Patent Issues to Watch in 2014"

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With key provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) taking effect and a host of controversial U.S. Supreme Court decisions, 2013 was another active year for intellectual property law. Big cases and big changes will continue...more

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More Q&A from Webinar on Top Patent Law Stories of 2013

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On Tuesday, we presented a live webinar on the "Top Patent Law Stories of 2013." The webinar covered ten of the fourteen stories that made it onto Patent Docs seventh annual list of top biotech/pharma patent stories. Posts...more

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Top Three Stories of 2013

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Reflecting upon the events of the past twelve months, Patent Docs presents its seventh annual list of top biotech/pharma patent stories. For 2013, we identified fourteen stories that were covered on Patent Docs last year...more

King & Spalding

Intellectual Property Newsletter - June 2013

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In This Issue: *News from the Bench - Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling on Gene Patentability: Natural DNA “No”/ cDNA “Yes” - CAFC Reverses Denial of Permanent Injunction Based on Perceived Future...more

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Q&A With Knobbe's Ron Schoenbaum

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Ronald J. Schoenbaum is a partner in Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP's Orange County and Silicon Valley, Calif., offices. He focuses on patent prosecution, strategic patent portfolio management, and infringement/validity...more

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Intellectual Property LEGAL NEWS - March 22, 2013 • Volume 1, Number 2

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In This Issue: - AMERICA INVENTS ACT FINAL IMPLEMENTATION: FROM FIRST-TO-INVENT TO FIRST-TO-FILE: The America Invents Act (“AIA”), which went into effect September 16, 2011, introduces some of the most...more

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IP Update, Vol. 16, No. 2, -- February 2013

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In This Issue: Patents - Supreme Court: State Court Has Jurisdiction over a Legal Malpractice Claim; Nothing Non-Obvious About Applying Pre-Existing Technology to the Internet; The Federal Circuit Is Not the...more

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