Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has made an important announcement regarding the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the patent process. With AI's growing influence in innovation and scientific research, questions have emerged…
In response to the overwhelming interest in our weekly Insights, covering the entire spectrum of Intellectual Property (IP), we are excited to announce an expansion of our offerings. Patexia will now deliver a monthly Patent Insight Letter, specifically…
In the dynamic realm of innovation, securing a patent isn't merely about claiming ownership; it's a strategic journey navigating through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that defines the trajectory of groundbreaking ideas.…
The world recently bid farewell to a true pioneer in the realm of technology and intellectual property. Martin Goetz, a renowned computer scientist and entrepreneur, passed away at the age of 93. His name will forever be etched in the annals of computing…
The patent system plays a vital role in safeguarding the intellectual property rights of inventors and fostering innovation. Patent prosecution attorneys are instrumental in navigating the complex landscape of patent laws and regulations, ensuring that…
In March, the fifth annual Patent Intelligence Report was released, which maps patent prosecution activity and provides an in-depth analysis of patenting trends. We've previously shared a few key takeaways from this report, including the rankings of…
In my first post on the Subcommittee Hearings held last week , I noted the absence of many witnesses from the life science industry, as opposed to groups such as IPO, AIPLA, BIO, ACLU and PhMA. The third and final panel , held yesterday, remedied this…
Pre-AIA, 35 USC 102(b) stated that a person is entitled to a patent unless “the invention was patented or described in a printed publication… or in public use or on sale in the country, more than one year prior to the date of the application…
Before reading this post, please read my post of July 19, 2017 about Millennium Pharms. v. Sandoz , and you will “get” the title. Judges Lourie and Newman both dissented from refusal of the court to rehear the holding in Schering v. Geneva en…
Ariosa was a decision that essentially held that the novel discovery of a naturally-occurring phenomenon could not per se meet the Mayo/Alice requirement for an inventive concept, even though it was of “groundbreaking importance” in advancing…
A new report by the Brookings Institution notes a troubling recent reversal in U.S. green patenting activity. Specifically, the report found that the total number of clean tech patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office between 2014 and 2016…
Several new green patent complaints were filed in January and February in the areas of advanced batteries, waste-to-energy feedstocks, energy-efficient exercise equipment, and LEDs. Advanced Batteries Advanced Electrolyte Technologies LLC et al. v. ESDI…
