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Don’t Try to Sneak in Extra Arguments by Incorporating Briefs—The Court is Watching
February 16, 2024
Promptu Sys. Corp. v. Comcast Cable Commc’ns, LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit sent a clear message to attorneys: you can’t get around word limits by “incorporating by reference” arguments from one legal…
Read MoreTrademark Board Must Reconsider Baby Product Confusion Case After Evidence Overlooked
February 15, 2024
Naterra Int’l, Inc. v. Bensalem Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision highlights how important it is for the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to fully consider all relevant evidence when deciding if two trademarks are likely to…
Read MoreUSPTO’s Domicile Address Rule for Trademark Applicants Upheld
February 13, 2024
In re Chestek PLLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision has clarified that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can require all trademark applicants to provide their actual domicile address—not just a mailing address or P.O. box—when…
Read MoreHappy National Inventors’ Day!
February 11, 2024
We celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of inventors nationwide. We wish you a Happy National Inventors Day and invite you to check out the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees who have made an impact on the world. Their stories…
Read MoreUniversity’s Alzheimer’s Mouse Patent Blocked by Government License Under Bayh-Dole Act
February 9, 2024
Univ. of S. Fla. Bd. of Trs. v. United States Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent Federal Circuit decision highlights how the Bayh-Dole Act can give the federal government broad rights to use patented inventions developed with federal funding—even…
Read MorePatent Claim Construction Gets a Reset in High-Tech TV Voice Command Dispute
February 9, 2024
RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. v. Philip Morris Prods. S.A Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals has shaken up a long-running patent dispute over voice-controlled television technology. Promptu Systems Corporation accused Comcast…
Read MoreOperating Manuals Can Be Prior Art: Federal Circuit Clarifies Public Accessibility Standard
February 8, 2024
Weber, Inc. v. Provisur Techs., Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky In a significant decision for patent law, the Federal Circuit has clarified when company operating manuals can count as “printed publications” that qualify as prior art against patents. The…
Read MoreWhen Are Patent Claim Inputs Truly “Distinct”? Court Clarifies in Smart Thermostat Patent Dispute
February 7, 2024
Google LLC v. Ecofactor, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision involving Google LLC and EcoFactor, Inc. sheds light on how patent claims should be interpreted, especially when it comes to whether listed inputs in a method claim…
Read MoreWhen Are Patent Claim Inputs Truly “Distinct”? Court Clarifies in Smart Thermostat Patent Dispute
February 7, 2024
Google LLC v. Ecofactor, Inc Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky A recent decision involving Google LLC and EcoFactor, Inc. sheds light on how patent claims should be interpreted, especially when it comes to whether listed inputs in a method claim…
Read More2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program
February 5, 2024
On Thursday, February 22nd, the USPTO is hosting the 2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, “Innovate, Elevate, and Empower: Connecting the entrepreneur to the innovation ecosystem.” Special guests and expert panelists will discuss resources and services that can help you…
Read MoreUSPTO to host webinar series for their new trademark search system.
February 2, 2024
The webinars are intended for both new users and experienced practitioners. Each webinar builds upon the prior event and covers more complex subject matter. For information about this event, including CLE credit, accessibility requests, and registration. please visit USPTO.
Read MoreSlogan “EVERYBODY VS RACISM” Denied Trademark Protection for Failing to Identify a Single Source
January 22, 2024
In re Go & Assocs., LLC Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a decision that denied trademark registration for the phrase “EVERYBODY VS RACISM.” The applicant, GO & Associates,…
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