Overview of BearBox LLC v. Lancium LLC Plaintiffs often prefer federal courts because cases typically move faster than in state courts. But speed can work
Understanding System and Method Claims System claims describe the overall arrangement and interaction of different components within a system. They protect the “what” and “how
We have recently added another video to our FishFAQ video series on patents. This one covers a basic overview of the U.S. patent process. You
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
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
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 recent case, Zimmer Biomet Holding v Insall, resulted in a judgment requiring the licensee to continue paying royalties after patent expiration. The holding conflicts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is our newly installed display of the US Patent Process.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.,
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
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
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