What Is A Patent Claim?
Patent applications are tricky to write, and most of a patent application exists to support the patent claims.…
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Blockchains & Patents Part II: How to Patent Blockchain Inventions
Blockchain patents aren't written to protect lines of code, rather, we claim around the functionality or design of the blockchain invention.…
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Local patent attorney on the implications of Moderna v. Pfizer on mRNA technology: This will be one to watch.
Patent infringement cases rarely make the news, but Moderna v. Pfizer will make quite a splash for many Americans given the possible ramifications on mRNA vaccine technology.…
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9 Reasons Top Startups Think About Patents Early
Too many startups lose out on monetization due to poor or no patent strategy. Here are 9 reasons a startup should think about patents early.…
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Blockchains & Patents Part I: Why Patent Blockchain Inventions?
We know by now blockchains are here to stay. Read on if you're part of a blockchain startup and want to protect your efforts and value.…
Read MoreSomeone Is Using My Invention. What Can I Do?
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.…
Read MoreSection 101 Reform—Is It Finally Happening?
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
"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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We made it! Mertzlufft Law turns 1.
Our firm is and has always been in this game to see our clients succeed. To all who took a chance on a new law firm, I just want to take this opportunity to say: thank you.…
Read MoreCan you patent software? In many cases, yes.
And it's often a really good idea to do so. Software inventions can be protected in a variety of ways under U.S. patent law.…
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