The evolution of grid management strategies to accommodate the increased adoption of renewable energy sources has led to a significant rise in both patent filings and patent disputes. An increased proportion of a grid's power...more
7/29/2025
/ Clean Energy ,
Energy Storage ,
Grid Energy Storage ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovative Technology ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Power Grid ,
Renewable Energy ,
Risk Management ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Power
Just like utility patents, design patents can be found obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103 by combining prior art references. But the test for obviousness for design patents differs from the more familiar standards for utility...more
“Recently, demand response opportunities for residential customers have been expanding. Where these programs allow energy providers to directly control, through the internet, consumers’ smart thermostats and appliances,...more
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has a long reach over proprietary processes performed in foreign countries. Owners of patents covering, for example, methods for making a chemical material used to make other end...more