New FishFAQ video: The History of Patents
September 16, 2024
We have recently added another video to our FishFAQ video series on patents. This one covers a brief history and development of patents. You can
New FishFAQ video: Patent Families
September 9, 2024
We have uploaded a new FishFAQ™ video to YouTube. This video covers how various related patent applications can make up what is called a ‘patent
New FishFAQ video: Patent Pending
September 3, 2024
We have a new FishFAQ™ video explaining the term “patent pending”, when it can be used, and some considerations to keep in mind when using
The Power of Arbitration Agreements in Patent Royalty Disputes
July 26, 2024
The recent case, Zimmer Biomet Holding v Insall, resulted in a judgment requiring the licensee to continue paying royalties after patent expiration. The holding conflicts
Amazon APEX and Personal Jurisdiction
July 23, 2024
Federal Circuit Decision on Amazon APEX (May 2024) In May 2024, the Federal Circuit issued a decision concerning a patentee’s use of Amazon’s patent enforcement
Cellect v. Vidal and the future of Patent Term Adjustment
July 12, 2024
Overview of Cellect v. Vidal The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering Cellect v. Vidal, a case with potential impact on many patents. Cellect is
New FishFAQ video: Speeding Up Patent Prosecution
April 16, 2024
We have uploaded our latest FishFAQ™ video to YouTube. This video covers various options for speeding up patent prosecution. You can watch it on a small
New FishFAQ video: How to Handle Rejection
August 10, 2023
We have uploaded a new video covering Rejections. Hearing that your patent application has been rejected can be a disheartening thing. But watch the video
New FishFAQ video: PCT Applications
May 17, 2023
We have uploaded a new video talking about the issues involved in enforcing patents. You can find the video on YouTube here as part of our ongoing FishFAQ
New FishFAQ video: Right-to-Practice
May 9, 2023
We have uploaded a new video covering the Right-to-Practice. Having a patent on your invention gives you the right to exclude others from practicing your
New FishFAQ video: Patent Enforcement
May 4, 2023
We have uploaded a new video talking about the issues involved in enforcing patents. You can find the video on YouTube here as part of
New FishFAQ video: Invention Disclosure
April 24, 2023
We have a new FishFAQ video out covering Invention Disclosures. You can view it to the right, or find it on the relevant Invention Disclosure
The US Patent Process Wall Display
April 4, 2023
This is our newly installed display of the US Patent Process.
Simplified Patent Process Flowchart
December 27, 2022
Since clients frequently want to know the process of getting a patent, we have made a simplified flowchart of the basic steps. To be clear, this
The Latest Case in Enforcement of Design Patents
August 9, 2022
A Design Patent for a Graphical User Interface In 2021, Wepay Global Payments LLC obtained a design patent for “a display screen portion with animated
Should Patents be Granted to AI “Inventions”?
June 14, 2022
The DABUS Case and the Question of AI Inventorship On June 6, 2022 the Federal Circuit heard the oral arguments in the future landmark case
Supreme Court: Less focus on patent matters post-Alice
January 25, 2022
Alice v CLS (2014) was a landmark case for patent eligibility. The decision held that Alice’s patents were invalid because the claims were drawn to
De Minimis Defense Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Minimal Use
December 13, 2021
Understanding the Meaning of “De Minimis” in Law There is a Latin maxim: de minimis non curat lex: “The law does not care about the
New FishFAQ Video: Opposing Patents
November 19, 2021
There is a new FishFAQ video up on our Fish IP Law YouTube channel. This one covers opposing patents and answers questions about keeping track of competitors patents, how
New FishFAQ video: Valuing Patents
November 4, 2021
There is a new FishFAQ video up on our Fish IP Law YouTube channel. This one is on patent valuation and covers questions like what
Patents on Transactions Using Cryptocurrency: Square versus PayPal
April 1, 2021
One of the challenges of patenting technology related to blockchain is that the subject matter is likely directed to one of the judicial exceptions (i.e.,
False Marking
December 21, 2020
What Is False Marking? False marking (distinct from false marketing) occurs when a product is falsely labeled as covered by an enforceable patent. Common Ways
Can an AI machine be an inventor?
October 20, 2020
Current Patent Office Position on AI Inventors Wow, fascinating issue, this one. For now the short answer is a simple “no”. And several patent offices
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH FILING A SECOND PROVISIONAL APPLICATION
September 16, 2020
US Provisional Applications: Duration and Abandonment Provisional applications in the US last only one year. If no utility or international application is filed during that