When a business patents a product, they have the right to stamp the patent number on that product. This will be accompanied by the word “patent” itself, letting others know that the design has already been protected. If someone else purchases the product, they know...
Patent Law
Can you patent something created with the help of AI?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 21, 2024 | Patent Law
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a greater role in many aspects of our lives. It’s also been an immense help to those doing scientific research and creating new products and processes. So what does that mean for the ability to patent something that’s been...
Senators considering patent law changes hear divergent opinions
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Feb 15, 2024 | Patent Law
It may seem like there’s little if anything that currently has bipartisan agreement in Congress. However, lawmakers have recently managed to reach across the aisle in the Senate to craft two pieces of legislation aimed at updating the U.S. patent system. One is the...
Patents in the 21st century: The impact of years of legal change
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 23, 2024 | Patent Law
New York, the epicenter of innovation, hums with the ambition of inventors and entrepreneurs chasing the golden gleam of a patent. But what do they (or you) really know about patent law? Most have a vague notion that it protects inventions, but not much more. Further,...
What’s a poor man’s patent?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Jan 11, 2024 | Patent Law
Somewhat like the “poor man’s copyright,” the “poor man’s patent” is an urban myth that’s been around for just about forever. It’s a pretty simple idea: You invent something. To prove that you are the inventor and protect your intellectual property, you then create a...
Semiconductor patent filings can currently receive expedited review
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Dec 20, 2023 | Patent Law
Patent prosecution is a complex and often lengthy process that individuals and businesses usually cannot manage without professional support. Typically, there will be a long wait between when an attorney submits a patent request to the United States Patent and...
How is a patent different than a trademark?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Dec 13, 2023 | Patent Law
Patents and trademarks are both legal devices that can be used to protect intellectual property. They each set that intellectual property apart as something that belongs to a specific person, organization or company. But the way that these devices work is much...
What you should know about NPEs and patents
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 24, 2023 | Patent Law
Non-practicing entities (NPEs) can be a headache to others with patents or who are seeking to get a patent. In fact, it’s been estimated that nearly three-fourths of all patent litigation involves NPEs. An NPE is a party (either a business, organization or...
Patent infringement often leads to complex litigation
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Nov 10, 2023 | Patent Law
Patents are a key form of intellectual property protection. The process of obtaining a patent is complex and often quite lengthy. Patent prosecution can take months, if not more than a year, to complete. Individuals and businesses typically require professional...
How can a cease and desist letter help with patent infringement?
On Behalf of Saile Ackerman LLC | Oct 12, 2023 | Patent Law
Once you’ve been granted a patent for a valuable invention, it’s a cause for some relief – but you can’t simply sit back and hope that your rights are observed. If you don’t enforce your exclusive rights against anybody who illegally infringes upon them, you could...
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