11 Hilariously Weird Patent Applications
Wanna know how we cope and stay sane amidst all the client requests and workload we handle daily? The answer is patents! Not trying to be sarcastic here, but while working on projects which require searching through hundreds of patents every day, every once in a while, we come across a patent that blows our […]
11 Supreme Court Decisions That Have Affected US Patent Laws In Past Decade
In the dispute between Helsinn Healthcare v Teva Pharmaceutical, the Supreme court unanimously decided and affirmed the Federal Circuit decision to consider a secret sale as prior art. The decision led the case to become one of the famous Supreme Court patent cases. It all started when Helsinn began developing a drug-using palonosetron to treat […]
4 Cases Where Examiner Found Ridiculously Awesome Prior Art
In March 1983, Paul Graham, a UK-based inventor filed a patent application. His patent application had a hard time getting granted because of examiner’s daughter. Examiner’s daughter, are you kidding me? Honestly, No. Let me explain. The daughter of the patent examiner on the case was fond of comic books and one of her comics […]
How are Damages Calculated for Patent Infringement in the US?
In the US, litigation costs anywhere around USD 3-4 Million, with damages awarded, on an average being 8.9 Million USD. The largest patent infringement award to date is $2.54 billion. As I was reading through these figures, I had albeit one question in mind — How is the amount of damages calculated in a patent infringement? How […]
5 Must have Intellectual Property Apps for your Smartphone
How long can you live without your smartphone? It wouldn’t be surprising if your answer is – “Not for a long time.” According to a study, an average American adult spends around 3 hours on their smartphones every day. Now, this is quite justifiable as the apps available cater to our every need – be it […]
2017 in Review From a Patent Perspective – A look at the Biggest Headlines in Patent Law
The countdown has started. As the end of 2017 approaches, it’s time to take a peek down the memory lane and review some of the biggest newsmakers in 2017. It has been a year of headlines, from Michelle Lee stepping down as the Director of USPTO to the law changing decision in TC Heartland and […]
Innovative Gift Ideas for Christmas – 9 Tech Gifts to give this Festival Season
Warmth in the heart, joy in the air and snow on the roads – combined with the smell of freshly baked goods – It is the season! As Christmas approaches closer, it’s time you finally make your mind and order the gifts you ought to be giving your loved ones this Christmas. Despite the convenience […]
Do you know the recent EU trade secrets directive?
On 8 June 2016, following a proposal from the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council adopted a Directive that aims to standardize the national laws in EU countries against the unlawful acquisition, disclosure and use of trade secrets. The EU directive, which lays down common measures against the unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure […]
How Patent assertion entities are good for Innovation and impact economy?
“Patent trolls are bad for business.” “Patent trolls hurt innovation and US economy.” “Patent trolls are a threat to competitive markets.” “It’s time to kill patent trolls for good.” You have heard one of these at least more than once in your life. Haven’t you? A lot has been said and written about the negative […]
Samsung-Apple Verdict might Affect these 29 Design Patent Cases
Seems like Christmas came early for Samsung! Last week, a landmark ruling in given on one of the most popular patent battles between Samsung-Apple on writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Justice S. Sotomayor delivered the court opinion on the writ of certiorari which says that Samsung […]
Entertainment Industry: Field of Future Innovation and IP
Since childhood, my parents have always been scolding me for being a big movie buff. It has been their favorite dialogue to tell me that these movies won’t support me in my future. It was a regular thing for me but the situation changed when one day I went to my father and started discussing […]
4 Statistics that Prove Patents Foster Innovation
Do patents promote innovation or stifle it? This million dollar question has been a topic of debate for almost a century. Half of us are in favor of the system while the other half openly despises the system. The system too has its set of flaws that totally justifies the stand of those against it. […]
Creative Gift Ideas – Gift Patents
Gift giving has evolved as a ritual for every kind of occasion. No matter how small or big the occasion is, every celebration is incomplete without a gift. But with changing trends, it has become really difficult to choose an appropriate gift for someone. With video games, chocolates, gadgets, and books topping the list of […]
7 Patent Myths that You Should Avoid
There are black holes in the space. Bananas grow on a tree. Red color irritates bulls. Fatwa stands for a death sentence. We evolved from chimps. You believe all of the above facts are correct, don’t you? Not a single one of them is true. Do tell me one thing: Do you also believe that […]
