On behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Jun 29, 2020 | Patent Law
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...
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Patent Law
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Dec 23, 2019 | Patent Law
When you have a well-developed idea for an invention, acquiring a patent can be a good idea. Obtaining a patent will give you the right to take legal action against anyone who infringes on your patented invention. Your patent application could be weakened or lost if...
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Dec 17, 2018 | Patent Law
It’s very difficult to go from an idea to turning it into a finished product that is ready to put on the market. It can feel overwhelming, which is why invention promotion companies can seem appealing to inventors. Unfortunately, many of these invention...
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 28, 2017 | Patent Law
People sometimes believe that upon receiving a patent approval, financial success is more or less assured. This is usually not the case. Rather, obtaining patent protection is just one part of the bigger picture of bringing your product or service to market. Parallel...
by Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 16, 2017 | Patent Law
Most US patent applications will sit on an examiner’s desk for a year (or more) before the examination process even begins. From start to finish, obtaining approval for your application can take two years or more. It may be advantageous in some circumstances to...
