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...
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Software patents can drive innovation forward
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Patent Law
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...
Patent drawings add clarity, but their guidelines do anything but
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Mar 3, 2020 | Patent Law
The rules that apply to a patent application are many and varied, and even the opportunity to visually explain your idea comes with its own guidelines. Following all the rules for U.S. patent drawings isn’t easy, and preparing them is an art in itself. Including...
Pitfalls in Licensing Patents
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 27, 2020 | Patent Law
Patents provide essential protections for doing business. There are a wealth of ways you can defend your patents, but seemingly just as many where you may put them in jeopardy. A recent ruling made clear one more way your defenses may be at risk. The U.S. Court of...
An appealing option for your US patent application
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Failing to get a favorable decision from a patent examiner isn’t the end of the line, but escalating things to the next step can be challenging. Getting your application granted after denial by the examiner can take some extra work, but can be worth the additional...
Recognition as a micro entity can be a big deal
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Large companies may be giants in the patent space, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for everyone when it comes to government fee amounts at the US Patent Office. Small organizations could get in while paying less, but why stop at small when you can go smaller?...
The US and Mexico agree on more ways to streamline the patent process
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The U.S. and Mexico announced plans to bolster a shared patent process called the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) that aims to speed up secondary patent approvals, where patent protection is desired in both countries. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and...
Successful worldwide patent protection relies on international safeguarding
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Patents offer you safeguards for your invention, but a U.S. patent only protects you from sea to shining sea, and not beyond. You do have options if you’re looking to cross international waters – if you can navigate the process. The U.S. once again filed more...
Mismanaging protection leaves you missing the trademark
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 29, 2020 | Trademark Law
Protecting a trademark can be an intricate process where you can convert a brand name into a valuable asset, but missteps can cost you dearly. You’ve probably seen the symbol of a trademark before—™ or ®—but you are likely unfamiliar with everything the registration...
Use caution in trade secrets despite China trade deal assurances
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 27, 2020 | Trade deals
A recent trade deal between the U.S. and China will have an enormous impact on how the two countries interact. One of the largest ramifications could address problems involving trade secrets, but that isn’t guaranteed to make them the preferable option. In the past,...
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