No More Rubber Stamps: Best Practices for Drafting Revival Petitions for Patents and Patent Applications
The patent process can be complex, and sometimes things go awry, resulting in an abandoned application or patent. Fortunately, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers a way to revive those abandoned patents or patent applications through a revival petition. However, as of March 2020, the USPTO introduced new rules requiring patent applicants […]
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Appeal on Patent Validity in Postal Service Case: A Closer Look at the Battle Between Innovation and Patent Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made headlines by rejecting an appeal in a case that has stirred significant debate in the intellectual property (IP) community. The case, involving Return Mail Inc. and the United States Postal Service (USPS), underscores the growing challenges around patent eligibility standards in the United States. With critics calling for reform […]
Director Vidal Remands Nokia’s Patent Challenges Back to PTAB: A Major Shift in Patent Law?
In a landmark decision that has captured the attention of the tech and legal worlds, Kathi Vidal, the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has sent Nokia’s patent challenges back to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) for further review. The move raises crucial questions about the way prior art is […]
A $95 Million Patent Battle: R.J. Reynolds’ Fight to Overturn a Damaging Verdict
In the fast-paced world of innovation, patent disputes can shape the future of entire industries. One such dispute, between R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company and Altria Client Services, has taken center stage, with a stunning $95 million patent infringement verdict at stake. This legal battle centers on pod-style vaping technology, a crucial component in the rapidly […]
