Patent Considerations in View of the Nearshoring Trends to the Americas
What You Should Know About Seeking Patent Protection in Vietnam
Cases Updated in CNIPA Guidelines - Eligibility & Inventiveness for AI & Business Method Applications
Nonpublication Requests For Patent Applications: Disadvantages
Nota Bene Episode 99: Unpacking the Pendulum of American Patent Policy Then, Now, and Forward with Rob Masters
Pure titanium and titanium alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, are used in aerospace applications for forming airframes and engine parts because of their light weight, high strength, and resistance to corrosion. However, titanium is...more
In the U.S., patent rights generally go to the first inventor to file — not the first to invent. Filing early secures your place in line. But the type of application you choose (provisional vs. non-provisional) can...more
Medical technologies incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) are an emerging area of innovation with the potential to transform healthcare. Employing techniques such as machine learning, deep learning and natural language...more
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Global Health Solutions LLC v. Selner is its first review of a rare patent dispute resolution process under the America Invents Act (AIA). The decision serves as a warning that proving...more
For U.S. startups developing innovative technology, the decision of where and how to file international patents requires a careful balance of strategic considerations versus costs. After filing your initial U.S. application,...more
Beginning in October 2025, the European Patent Office (EPO) will accept patent drawings in color or grayscale when filed electronically. By allowing more detailed and visually accurate representations, this change enhances...more
For startup founders and CTOs navigating the patent landscape, understanding the prosecution timeline is essential for strategic planning and resource allocation. After filing your patent application with the USPTO, the...more
Patent diligence in the context of M&A and other types of commercial transactions typically involves confirmation of a patent’s chain-of-title ownership, from initial inventors through to the current assignee-owner. The...more
For startups sensitive to cash burn rate, provisional patent applications often seem like the perfect solution—lower filing fees, simplified requirements, and a full year to file the "real" application. However, this...more
When developing breakthrough technology, startups face a critical decision: pursue patent protection or maintain trade secrets. The choice depends on your technology's detectability and vulnerability to reverse engineering....more
In January 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) implemented a broad set of fee increases and structural adjustments intended to address rising operational costs and encourage more efficient patent...more
On July 7, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced that, starting July 8, 2025, the Office will be increasing the number of prioritized patent examination requests that may be accepted from...more
Established 25 years ago at the turn of the century by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), World IP Day celebrates the unique contributions made by global inventors and creators. Over the past half century,...more
Design patents in the U.S. typically include two types of shading. The first and most common type of shading used in U.S. design patents is opaque shading, which illustrates a non-transparent or non-translucent surface of an...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a final rule substantially adjusting patent fees. The new fee structure will take effect on January 19, 2025....more
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property (IP) team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified...more
What key patent considerations should one be aware of in view of trends toward nearshoring in the Americas? Learn that and more in this podcast with Procopio Patent Prosecution Partner Ernest Huang joined by two other...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) determination that the asserted process patents were invalid under the America Invents Act (AIA) because products made using...more
Every month, Erise’s patent attorneys review the latest inter partes review (IPR) cases and news to bring you the stories that you should know about: What Does the End of Chevron Deference Mean for the USPTO? In June, the...more
In today’s global economy, product research and development (R&D) has historically been concentrated in the U.S. and China. However, these efforts are beginning to decentralize and spread into new regions, such as Japan and...more
The US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) issued a notice of rulemaking announcing proposed patent fee increases beginning next year. 89 Fed. Reg. 23226 (April 3, 2024). The proposed increases are generally consistent with the...more
On December 21, 2023, more than three years after the amendments to the Patent Law in 2020 (2020 Patent Law), the Implementation Regulations of the Patent Law (Rules) and the Guidelines for Patent Examination (Guidelines)...more
On March 12, 2024, the Judicial Conference of the United States announced an amendment of the policy governing random case assignment to “deter[] judge-shopping.” This amendment, effective immediately, applies to all civil...more
For Taiwanese corporates developing critical technologies in the face of shifting global supply chains, the need to protect intellectual property assets has never been more pressing. The biggest IP-related drag on company...more
Hosted by American Conference Institute, the 2nd Annual Forum on IP, Funding and Tech Strategies for Novel Therapeutic Modalities returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will highlight leveraging...more