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USPTO Cracks Down on Patent Fraud: Over 3,800 Applications Terminated
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…
Read MoreIndiana High School Athletes Can Now Monetize Their Personal Brand: What Families, Athletes, and Businesses Need to Know About the IHSAA’s New Personal Branding Activities Rule
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,…
Read MoreWhen “About” Becomes Too Vague: Federal Circuit Affirms Indefiniteness in Poultry Treatment Patent
May 4, 2026
ENVIRO TECH CHEMICAL SERVICES, INC. v. SAFE FOODS CORP. Authored by: Jeremy J. Gustrowsky The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a district court ruling that invalidated claims of a poultry processing patent owned by Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc., finding that…
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The Legacy of Innovation: Syndicate Sales in the Floral Industry
Syndicate Sales is a family-owned business that has been dedicated to the floral industry since 1946. With a diverse portfolio of over 1,500 products, the company serves customers across all 50 states, as well as in Canada, South America, Europe,…
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Helping Candy Dynamics Maximize the Value of their Brands
Since 2001 Candy Dynamics has pushed the boundaries of flavor and sour in the candy business. Its flagship product, Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy®, is an innovative and phenomenally popular, one-of-a-kind, double-action sour candy treat that has become a hit…
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