In Part 1 of this series, I introduced the different methods for seeking protection on product designs, namely, trade dress, copyright, and design pat...
Trade Dress Series, Part 1: Product Designs – Choosing trade dress, copyright, or design patent protection
Trendsetting product designs are often the crown jewel of a company. Capturing the public’s attention – and pocketbooks – is an asset worth prot...
See? Lawyers can be funny, too.
I love a sense of humor, especially when trying to make a point with a bit of sarcasm. I applaud the creativity of attorney Bob Kohn in the case of Un...
Rochester’s technology unfazed by Kodak’s fall as small business show their flexibility
Rochester is feeling the impact of the Kodak bankruptcy. However, there are signs that the economy is recovering through small and midsized technology...
Working with the USPTO system: techniques for writing a patent application
When a patent drafter crafts the disclosure (the specification and drawings) in a patent application, there are techniques that can be used to positio...
Is it worth arguing a restriction requirement?
It appears that more than half of patent applications are issued a restriction requirement, in which a Patent Examiner believes your claims contain mo...
To be detailed or not to be – that is the question
A patent provides protection for that which is outlined in the claims. You want to have the broadest protection possible, but the claims cannot be wri...
Nine strategies to overcome Section 101 rejections for personalized medicine and DNA-related subject matter
Over the past few months, Applicants have been receiving Section 101 rejections for non-patentable subject matter, especially where the subject matter...
Using a non-compete and non-circumvention agreement as part of your IP protection strategy
Clients often come to me with the same scenario: they have a great idea for a new product or service, but to get the business plan together, they need...
How to secure a lien on a patent as a secured creditor
Have you loaned money to a patent holder? Is the patent pledged as Collateral to secure the loan? What steps do you need to take to secure your lien r...