Poughkeepsie Intellectual Property Law Blog
NASA patents a more efficient journey to the moon
Getting to the moon was once a major competition among global powers. Though decades have passed since international focus left the Space Race, there are still advancements to be made in achieving lunar orbit. NASA has patented a new trajectory for such missions, born...
Moving your application along the fast Track One
The patent application process may take longer than you can wait. Your competition may be pushing ahead while you wait long months for word on ratification. You may be able to take the fast lane to keep pace – if you meet the standards. The United States Patent and...
Apple ordered to pay $506 million for willful patent infringement
Protecting your patents is no small matter, especially when the world’s largest corporations covet them. Companies may overstep their bounds when trying to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of international technology, but your patents can grant you certain...
Do you own every patent that comes from your employees?
Invention is often the first step on what eventually becomes a patentable idea. But inventors and owners aren’t always the same, and businesses need to understand the difference. You brought the right people in for their ability to create and innovate, but they aren’t...
What is your patent portfolio worth?
Your patents are incredibly valuable to your business, but it’s essential that you know how valuable. The number will likely have an impact on every aspect of an innovator’s dealings. Large corporations often trade patent portfolios around for billions of dollars, but...
A new USPTO program could accelerate your appeals
Getting a patent through the system can be a long and expensive process. The last thing you want is to add to those costs by sitting in line for your appeal. Fortunately, there’s a new program that could shave off over half your wait. The current hold for an ex parte...
Alternative ways to handle IP disputes
Litigation is often a necessary component of working in intellectual property. The proof is in the ever-increasing number of suits filed. But heading to court doesn’t need to be your default answer for every problem that arises. Patent lawsuits have risen 9% from the...
3M is leveraging trademark protections to fight price-gouging
Trademarks are for protecting important property like names and logos. While this can be as simple as barring someone from using your likeness, the protections for your brand likely extend much further. The 3M Company has filed six lawsuits alleging violations of...
Patent trends signal significant implications for 5G
Companies around the world are transitioning to new communication technologies. The advent of 5G wireless communication is driving patent applications skyward as businesses look to take advantage of international upgrades. Digital technology has moved to the front of...
Software patents can drive innovation forward
Patents often protect material things, from manufacturing processes to tangible products. But you can also get patents on what may be the most valuable thing your company owns, even if you can’t hold it in your hands. Tesla, Inc. recently filed a patent application...
