U.S. Patent No. PP30,872 P2 (‘872) issued on September 3, 2019, for “Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant Named ‘Phalgaqxyk’.” It was issued to inventor Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten of Utrecht, Netherlands. The applicant/assignee is Anthura, B.V., of Bleiswijk, Netherlands. This patent is a plant patent under 35 U.S.C. §161, which protects new and distinct cultivars of …
U.S. Patent No. 10,404,204 B2
U.S. Patent No. 10,404,204 B2 (‘204), issued on September 3, 2019, for “Storage of Solar Energy.” The inventor is John Beavis Lasich of Balwyn, Australia. The applicant and assignee is Raygen Resources Pty Ltd. of Malvern, Australia. The claims are directed to the method and apparatus of solar energy storage through use of a compressed …
SCOTUS Watch: SCOTUS Decides Against Wading into 101 Quagmire
On January 13, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court denied petitions for writs of certiorari in four cases dealing with patent subject matter-eligibility: HP Inc. v. Berkheimer, Hikma Pharms., Inc. v. Vanda Pharms., Inc., Garmin USA, Inc. v. Cellspin Soft, Inc., and Athena Diagnostics, Inc. v. Mayo Collaborative Servs., which was discussed earlier on this blog. …
U.S. Patent No. D860,048 S – CES Edition
CES 2020 is open January 7 – 10, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing to the world’s eyes gadgets and technology from Big Tech and startups all over the globe. A product that will be shown at CES is the “Drone,” U.S. Patent No. D860,048 S, issued September 17, 2019. The inventors are Christine Caubel, …
U.S. Patent No. D861,725 S1: CES Edition
U.S. Patent No. D861,725 S (‘725) issued on October 1, 2019, for “Display Screen with Animated Icon.” It was issued to inventors Hélène Park and Alan Bettes of San Francisco, California, and Sidney Paolo San Martín of Brooklyn, New York. The applicant/assignee is Google LLC of Mountain View, California. This patent is a design patent …
U.S. Patent No. D861,266 S – CES Edition
CES 2020 will open January 7 – 10, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing to the world’s eyes gadgets and technology from startups all over the globe. Home appliances are always a popular draw at CES. This year, we spotlight one of these home appliance patents. A product that will be shown at CES is …
SCOTUS Watch: Patent Eligibility Showdown Looming Before Supreme Court
On January 10, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court will discuss at its first conference meeting whether or not to take up one to four cases dealing with patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. §101. Patent eligibility has been a contentious source of patent application rejections or invalidations during post-grant litigation. Medical diagnostics and software have been …
U.S. Patent No. D859,923 S1: New Year’s Edition
U.S. Patent No. D859,923 S1 (‘923) issued on September 17, 2019, for “Insulated Glass.” It was issued to inventor Dan G. Danner of Bixby, Oklahoma. The applicant/assignee is Sun Danner Lodge & Pub Glassware of Bixby, Oklahoma. This patent is a design patent under 35 U.S.C. §171, which protects the ornamental features of an article …
U.S. Patent No. D858,154 S: Christmas Edition
U.S. Patent No. D858,154 S (‘154) issued on September 3, 2019, for “Stocking Holder.” It was issued to inventor/applicant Brad Michael Bourgoyne of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The assignee is Fig & Dove, Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This patent is a design patent under 35 U.S.C. §171, which protects the ornamental features of an article …
Christmas Trademarks & Service Marks
There are several new season-appropriate trademarks and service marks registered this year on the Principal Register by the USPTO. WHITE CHRISTMAS®, on September 10, 2019, in International Class 41, for charitable services, namely, providing toys to needy children. It is a standard character mark. The registrant is Labor of Love Mission of North Tazewell, Virginia. …