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How to Knock Out an Obviousness Rejection

July 24, 2026

Getting an office action from the USPTO calling your invention “obvious” is a tough pill to swallow. But this is actually normal.…

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Don’t Start Defending a TTAB Opposition The Wrong Way

May 6, 2025

A trademark application may seem simple. But a trademark opposition is not. Learn how these get started and how to start a defense.…

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How To Know If Your Invention is Obvious

October 20, 2024

Knowing whether an invention is obvious stands out as one of the most challenging concepts in patent law to grasp. Let's get into it.…

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How to Best Prepare for an Invention Disclosure Meeting

August 1, 2023

Getting started on a patent? Your invention disclosure meeting with a patent attorney is a crucial first step for tech startups in protecting innovation.…

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New Startup In-House Counsel? How to Get Started with Intellectual Property

March 30, 2023

Innovation happens fast. If you're a new in-house counsel or just new to intellectual property (IP), this one is for you.…

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Can I Copyright a Work I Used AI to Create?

March 30, 2023

Generative AI is being used every day to create new works. Are these works in line with copyright law?…

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Is this a Novel Invention? Basics of how to know

January 29, 2023

You'll need to know whether you have a novel invention if you're involved in any patent application. We'll break down the concept of novelty in U.S. patent law.…

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Someone Is Using My Invention. What Can I Do?

August 17, 2022

What do do if your patent is infringed? You can begin patent litigation to enforce your patent rights. You need a strategy that accounts for your goals, desires, and risk tolerance.…

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Section 101 Reform—Is It Finally Happening?

August 15, 2022

Senator Thom Tillis recently introduced a bill to attempt to reconcile issues Section 101. While there would be quite a bit of refinement necessary to the specific language of the bill, it presents a distinct set of policy goals as a starting point.…

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“Who Invented This?” Getting It Wrong Can Have Big Consequences

August 9, 2022

"Who is the inventor?" is a nuanced question that has to be answered correctly—or a patent owner risks invalidation of a patent.…

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