The global patent system was designed during the Industrial Revolution to reward human ingenuity and foster technological progress. But today, we find ourselves in the midst of an AI revolution,...
While the statute, 35 U.S.C. §256, provides a mechanism to correct inventorship after a patent has issued, a recent Federal Circuit decision, Fortress Iron, LP v. Digger Specialties, Inc., serves as...
In the world of intellectual property prosecution, receiving a Notice of Allowance (NOA) from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is generally a reason to celebrate. Normally, it...
In a fresh precedential ruling on January 22, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinforced a difficult truth for software patent owners: describing a “cool result” is not the...
For many patent applicants, the first communication they receive from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is not a “yes” or a “no” on their invention. It is, rather, a pick-one....
With a new presidential administration, as of early 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has significantly shifted its posture under a more protectionist “America First”...
The landscape for international inventors is shifting. On December 29, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks to end the era of...
Privacy law and intellectual property law are two distinct yet increasingly interconnected areas of U.S. law. While I.P. protects creative and innovative works, privacy law protects personal...
The culinary world presents unique challenges when it comes to intellectual property protection. While chefs, food bloggers, and recipe developers invest considerable creativity and effort into their...
In our increasingly digital world, data extraction and analysis have become fundamental to how businesses operate, researchers conduct studies, and AI systems learn. Two key concepts at the heart of...