July 10, 2026

Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky and Charles P. Schmal Artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the way software is written, and tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Devin, Windsurf, Lovable, and GitHub Copilot sit at the center of one of the most…

July 9, 2026

Authored by: Joshua P. Astin One of the most common questions we receive from foreign counsel is how to reduce U.S. patent filing costs for their clients. The U.S. patent system offers several built-in mechanisms for managing fees, but taking…

July 6, 2026

As the FIFA World Cup captivates billions of fans, it is worth pausing to appreciate just how much invention and innovation have gone into creating the sport we know and love today. Soccer, or football as it is called in…

July 1, 2026

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it is a fitting time to recognize the inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies that helped shape American life. Indiana has long been known for manufacturing, agriculture, motorsports, pharmaceuticals, food production,…

June 29, 2026

There is nothing quite like the oppressive weight of summer heat to inspire human creativity. Long before thermostats and central air conditioning became household staples, people across centuries and civilizations developed remarkably clever solutions to survive and even thrive during…

June 11, 2026

Authored by: Joshua P. Astin For patent owners accustomed to the annuity systems used in other jurisdictions, the U.S. maintenance fee structure will feel broadly familiar in concept but differs in important ways when it comes to timing and process.…

June 2, 2026

Authored by: Chris Roberts Navigating the costs associated with U.S. trademark prosecution can feel daunting, particularly for applicants managing portfolios across multiple jurisdictions. The good news is that with a bit of strategic planning, it is entirely possible to keep…

May 29, 2026

Have you ever had a brilliant invention idea but felt completely overwhelmed by the journey from concept to finished product on store shelves? You’re not alone — and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) wants to help bridge that…

May 14, 2026

Authored by: Blake R. Hartz Understanding trademark specimen requirements is one of the most misunderstood aspects of U.S. trademark prosecution. A specimen that fails to meet the USPTO’s requirements can lead to office actions, delays, and additional costs that are…

May 12, 2026

The USPTO’s Patent Fraud Mitigation Unit is aggressively targeting unauthorized representatives and fraudulent submissions in patent proceedings, and the numbers are striking. Bad actors operating as unauthorized representatives undermine the integrity of the patent system, delay legitimate applications, and increase…

May 5, 2026

Authored by: Joshua P. Astin For years, Indiana stood as one of a shrinking number of states that entirely prohibited high school athletes from profiting off their name, image, or likeness. That changes next school year. On May 4, 2026,…

April 24, 2026

NIL Branding Opportunities: Context Is Key A recent article by Josh Astin and Andrew Nevill in The Indiana Lawyer offers a timely reminder for anyone advising in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) space: opportunity is abundant, but it is…