Machine Learning is Generic
In Recentive Analytics vs Fox, the Federal Circuit determined that absent more, machine learning methods are now considered “generic.” Patentability is always … Read more
IP Strategy
Patentability of LLM and AI
LLM (Large Language Model) and AI (artificial intelligence) inventions are patentable in the US. But since AI is no longer new, their … Read more
Copyright Merch or Trademark Merch?
Copyright Merch or trademark Merch? Thinking about getting into Merch? Unsure what type of intellectual property to use here? The USPTO IP … Read more
Patent examiner interviews
Patent examiner interviews can help you explain your invention, overcome misconceptions, and explore claim amendments needed for allowance. Although statistically, interviews usually … Read more
Method vs. system claims
Method claims are different from system, device, or apparatus claims. Method claims are easier to get, but system claims are easier to … Read more
Means plus function claims
Means plus function claims, described in 35 USC 112(f), are a tricky area of patent law. Unlike more commonly used “structural” claims, … Read more