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If you are an inventor or patent owner, you may need to know what a patent terminal disclaimer is and how it affects your patent rights. In this blog post, I’ll explain what a patent terminal disclaimer is, why it’s important, and the pros and cons of using it. What […]
If you’re considering filing a patent application, you should be aware of a new rule that will affect the way you file documents. Effective June 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) requires that certain application documents be filed electronically in DOCX format. DOCX is a word […]
Do you know what “first to file” and “first to invent” mean when it comes to getting a patent for your invention?In this blog post, we explain what these terms mean and why they are important for your patent rights. First to File First to File “FTF” is the principle […]
So you have a brilliant idea and you want to make sure no one else steals it from you? Of course you would like to receive a patent! A patent is a legal document that gives you exclusive rights to your invention for a limited period of time. This means […]
Wondering how to patent software? Whether you have a mobile app, SaaS, cryptocurrency, or AI based invention, U.S. based software patent attorney Rohit Chhabra explains how to patent software based applications. Can Software Be Patented? Any invention can be patented as along as it meets two conditions. First, the […]
There is a common misconception that social media sites are infringing on one’s First Amendment rights. Take, for example, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube blocking/suspending Trump’s account. Supporters of the president decried this monopoly and abuse of power as running afoul of the First Amendment, while his opposers justified the companies’ […]
Section 6 of the GNU Public License (GPL) version 2 states, in part, that “[y]ou may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients’ exercise of the rights granted herein.” Naturally, the first thought that may come to one’s mind is: any condition that may cause the recipient to not […]
May 23, 2020: case update below. Rachel Maddow has found herself in the midst of a legal battle in California for allegedly defaming a conservative news network, One America News (OAN) Network, by stating that the network, “really, literally is paid Russian propaganda.” While some have opined that Maddow […]
Except for minor changes, amending the specification of a patent application is generally not possible if the patent priority date needs to be maintained. Whether it is a provisional (temporary) or a non-provisional application, the priority date can only be preserved if the specification is not substantially amended with new […]
Pete Davidson’s NDA Reports indicate that Pete Davidson, the famed SNL comedian, recently forced attendees at his show to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). The NDA states that attendees “shall not give any interviews, offer any opinions or critiques, or otherwise participate by any means or in any form whatsoever […]