After centuries of issuing paper patents to inventors, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will soon transition to only electronic issuance, with patent holders able to receive a printed “ceremonial” copy to display proudly...more
Intellectual property offices in the United States, Japan, India and Taiwan are streamlining the patent application process, seeking to make obtaining a patent easier and more cost-effective. Changes could be in the...more
From the moment a new invention or technology is realized, the race to patent the invention has begun. Anyone can apply for a patent to protect their inventions, discoveries and technologies at the U.S. Patent and Trademark...more
As Vietnam rises as a consumer market, research hub and manufacturing center, patent rights are becoming increasingly important. In this podcast, Procopio Asia Pacific group leader and IP Partner Miku Mehta discusses with...more
What standard do U.S. courts apply in deciding claims for willful patent infringement and enhanced damages? Learn tips on how to avoid such damages, as well as a summary of the critical SRI International v. Cisco Systems...more