Preissuance submissions
Does a competitor’s patent application look sketchy because it doesn’t cite relevant prior art? Consider filing a “preissuance submission.” Have you found … Read more
Litigation
Ex Parte Reexamination
Are you having problems with a patent that you believe is invalid? Know about uncited prior art? Consider filing a Patent Ex … Read more
35 USC 112: patent claim ambiguity
Patent claims can’t be ambiguous. Under 35 USC 112, the claims (combined with the specification and prosecution history), must clearly teach the … Read more
Wands factors and patent enablement
Use the Wands factors to help prevent your biotech, chemical, AI, and other unpredictable arts patent application from being rejected for lack … Read more
Patent forum shopping
In the TC Heartland v. Kraft Food case, the Supreme Court ruled that the Eastern District Court of Texas is no longer … Read more
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