Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
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Tomorrow marks the release of our fifth annual Patent Intelligence Report, mapping the patent prosecution landscape as well as offering detailed insights into levels of activity and patenting trends. Covering a period of five years from January 1, 2018, to…
The patent interview process can be a crucial step in obtaining a successful patent application. During the interview, an applicant has the opportunity to clarify issues related to their patent application with the examiner at the United States Patent and…
Our third Patent Litigation Intelligence Report was released in late January. The report examines patent litigation activity over five years, from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022. It presents comprehensive statistics for 18,493 district court patent cases…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we live and work, and it is also making its mark on the world of intellectual property. The use of AI in the invention process has become increasingly common, but there are still many legal…
As an inventor, it's important to protect your ideas and inventions from being copied or stolen by others. One of the ways to do this is by filing a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). However, the process of preparing…
Trademarking colors is a unique way to protect a brand's visual identity and set it apart from competitors. Companies like Owens Corning, UPS and Tiffany & Co. have successfully trademarked their specific colors and are now reaping the benefits of…
A patent is a legal form of protection granted to inventors for their unique and useful ideas, designs, or products. It gives the patent owner exclusive rights to prevent others from making, using, or selling the patented invention for a certain period of…
In March and April, we plan to release our Patent Intelligence Report and Trademark Intelligence Report, which will cover patent and trademark prosecution in the past five years. These two popular IP practice areas typically cover many more law firms and…
Trademark law is an important tool for businesses and individuals seeking to protect their brand identity and reputation. A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes a particular product or service from those of…
By Sarah Burstein, Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC, No. 2021-2348 (submitted but not decided) (oral argument recording available here) On December 5, 2022, the Federal Circuit heard…
Most startup owners already know what can and can’t be registered as a trademark, but are all possible trademarks worth to be chosen as names for your future business? When choosing a trademark for your startup, it's essential to consider both…
Whenever there are discussions related to patent law and amendments, many are concerned with each proposal's impacts, advantages, and disadvantages in choosing the best available approach. As covered in Patexia 122 , the past decade saw new levels of…
