Conley, Twombly, and Iqbal
Conley, Twombly, and Iqbal are different standards of proof to successfully initiate patent litigation. This varies between the states. Consider this when incorporating … Read more
35 USC 287: Marking inventions
To avoid damaging your patent rights, mark your products with patent numbers. The law (named 35 USC 287) covers devices but not … Read more
Selling patents
The best way to sell patents is to create a family of commercially useful patents. These should be hard to design around … Read more
Medical procedure patents
Can you patent a medical procedure? Before starting, note that under 35 USC 287(C), US physicians and other medical practitioners have limited … Read more
Thales patent eligibility ruling
A recent Federal Circuit case, Thales Visionix Inc. v United States, continues the process of restoring sanity to the ongoing “Alice” patent … Read more
Patent demand letters
Patent demand letters are stressful. Before responding or ignoring, evaluate infringement, patent prosecution history, ownership, and litigation history.