July 17, 2024 Applicant-submitted terminal disclaimers tie similar co-owned patents to a common expiration date and typically serve to ensure that a later-filed continuation application lives no longer than its parent. The...more
On March 18, the USPTO issued a guidance document on how to examine claims that recite functional limitations without necessarily using the term “means” under 35 U.S.C. § 112. The guidance document aims to improve clarity,...more
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere and it’s evolving. AI finds application in virtually every technology and business paradigm. If you haven’t seen it already, AI is coming soon to an invention near you and can be...more