Tag: Andrew M. Nevill
Woodard, Emhardt Celebrates National Inventors’ Day
February 11, 2015
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter declared February 11 as National Inventors’ Day to celebrate the United States patent system and the role played by inventors in promoting technological progress. February 11 is a significant choice for the date of National…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Response Requirements for an Indefiniteness Rejection
May 7, 2014
The Federal Circuit recently released its opinion for the case In re Packard, providing guidance as to when the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may properly reject a claim as failing to meet the definiteness requirements of 35…
Read MoreSupreme Court Modifies Standard for Awarding Attorney’s Fees in Patent Cases
May 2, 2014
Two recently decided Supreme Court cases have made it easier for a party to be granted attorney’s fees after winning a case. According to 35 U.S.C. §285, a court may award attorney’s fees to a winning party in “exceptional” cases.…
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