Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
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Written by : Phillip J. Minnick, Ph.D. Key Takeaway: As space exploration moves toward longer-duration missions and sustained human presence, the need for closed-loop systems for water, waste, and air is driving innovation in space infrastructure. These…
Written by : Tom Cowan Key Takeaways : Despite periodic mentions by aerospace innovators of “secret patents,” this author is not aware of any evidence of such patents. There may be confusion with “Secrecy Orders,” which apply to…
Written by : Sameer Khan Key Takeaway : A startup in satellite energy transmission emerged from stealth with an oversubscribed seed round of $10 million. Investors and developers of energy technologies can benefit from proactive IP protection efforts.…
Written by : Ningxi Sun Key Takeaways : The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and aerospace company ASKA have agreed to explore collaboration on a drive-and-fly aircraft. The proposed joint development exemplifies the need for careful consideration…
Written by : Michael E. Salamy Key Takeaway : Government contractors who infringe third party patents while performing work “for the Government” and “with the authorization or consent of the Government” are immune from liability for…
Written by : Daniel Mittelstein Key Takeaway : Due to the lower barrier to entry to space, companies that file patents in this developing field now will not only protect their investments but secure an early, defensible foothold in the next great…
Written by : Jacob S. Etling Key Takeaway : The funding is the latest example of growing space tech innovation, with implications for regulatory and standards development, as well as for IP issues in protecting off-Earth technologies. In a seed funding…
Written by : Jordan A. DeOrio Boeing announced on December 8, 2025, that it had completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems . The deal is valued at $4.7 billion, or $8.3 billion including the assumption of debt. Spirit describes itself as one of the…
Written by : T om Cowan As the larger aerospace industry continues to grow , space technology companies are pursuing innovations for in-space manufacturing. This technology includes producing and/or assembling structures or other items in orbit, or…
Written by : Ian W. Gillies The trademark attorney Thomas D. Foster has found himself in ongoing legal star wars to register US SPACE FORCE as his personal trademark covering coins, jewelry, watches, license plate holders, toys, and other everyday goods.…
Written by : Daniel Kiang and Sameer Khan IN RE THOMAS D. FOSTER, APC, Before Moore , Prost, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Summary: Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act bars registration of a pending application for a mark…
Written by : Nicholas Zovko The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE ) recently released its 2025 “ Patent Scorecard ” where it analyzes and ranks companies with large patent portfolios in various industries, including…
