We are board-certified intellectual property attorneys, inventors, and engineers that help small-size inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses register and protect patents, copyrights, and trademarks so you can profit from them faster.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a new discretionary denial process that is poised to reshape how patent challenges are handled under the inter partes review (IPR) system. This procedural shift is already generating discussion across the…
In today’s knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most valuable assets an individual can own. From copyrights and patents to trademarks and trade secrets, these intangible assets have the potential to generate significant income and long-term…
In patent prosecution, clients may encounter a “restriction requirement “issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). A restriction requirement is a procedural mechanism used by examiners when they determine that a single patent application claims multiple independent…
In today’s hyper-competitive and technology-driven economy, innovation is the engine of progress. From startups building disruptive apps to multinational corporations developing cutting-edge biotech, the ability to innovate efficiently and fearlessly is often what separates success from stagnation. But while creativity…
The Supreme Court’s anticipated ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo is poised to have far-reaching consequences across numerous areas of federal law, and copyright law is no exception. While the case originated in the context of federal fisheries regulation,…
In today’s competitive commercial environment, businesses often need to reference a competitor’s product – whether to highlight differences, assert compatibility, or position themselves advantageously. U.S. trademark law accommodates limited, legitimate uses of a competitor’s mark under the doctrines of nominative…
In a landmark decision that has caught the attention of global businesses and policymakers, the World Trade Organization (WTO) recently rejected the European Union’s claims in a high-profile intellectual property (IP) dispute against China.
The U.S. Copyright Office’s January 2025 report titled “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 2: Copyrightability” marks a pivotal moment in the legal interpretation of artificial intelligence-generated content. This document underscores that U.S. copyright law, as it currently stands, does not…
Intellectual property rights are the foundation upon which innovation and creative progress are built. By granting inventors, creators, and businesses exclusive rights to their inventions, brands, and original works, intellectual property laws provide the necessary incentive for investment in new…
The recent Federal Circuit decision in Lashify, Inc. v. International Trade Commission has set a significant precedent by broadening the interpretation of the domestic industry requirement under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This ruling is particularly impactful…
We are board-certified intellectual property attorneys, inventors, and engineers that help small-size inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses register and protect patents, copyrights, and trademarks so you can profit from them faster.
