Patent Protection for Biotech Inventions: Prosecution Strategies for Life Sciences Companies
Biotech patent prosecution is the legal process of getting a patent application examined and granted by the USPTO. It starts with claim drafting and runs through every Office Action, examiner interview, and continuation decision. The companies that build the strongest biotech patent portfolios are the ones that treat prosecution as a long...
Can You Trademark a Color, a Sound, or a Slogan? A Trademark Lawyer Explains
Yes, you can trademark a color, a sound, or a slogan, but the bar is higher than it is for a name or logo. These are called non-traditional trademarks, and they require proof that consumers already associate the element with your brand. A trademark lawyer can help you build that case and...
How Lawyers Handle AI Patent Eligibility and Filing Hurdles in New Jersey
AI inventions can be patented, but the eligibility rules are strict and the filing strategy matters more than most founders realize. An AI patent lawyer helps you draft claims that survive examination, handle inventorship correctly when AI tools are involved, and build a protection strategy before competitors get there first.
Protecting Your Artificial Intelligence Invention Under U.S. Patent Law
If you've got an artificial intelligence invention, you might be wondering if you can actually patent it. The short answer is yes, in many cases, you can. But the process is more nuanced than filing a standard utility patent, and getting it wrong early can cost you protection that matters later.
Patented Paint Jobs: Toyota’s Revolutionary Color-Changing Cars
Patented Paint Jobs: Toyota's Revolutionary Color-Changing Cars
In this segment of "IP in the News," we dive into the cutting-edge world of automotive innovation with...
Exploring Augmented Reality with Apple’s Smart Glasses Patent
Exploring Augmented Reality with Apple's Smart Glasses Patent
Join Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart are the co-hosts of The Passage to Profit Show as we step...
The European Union Patent Validation Process
The European Union patent law validation process is crucial for inventors and companies looking to protect their intellectual property across multiple EU countries. Validating a patent in the EU ensures legal protection of an invention in all member states, streamlining the safeguarding of innovative ideas. This process is especially relevant for those...
Design Patents vs. Utility Patents
A design patent is a patent that protects the ornamental and outward appearance of an item. Most design patent applications are accepted by the PTO, while utility applications usually have more back-and-forth processes with the PTO before it is accepted. Find out more about the differences in this video with James Klobucar,...
Is AI Sentient Software? Redefining Intellectual Property
Is AI Sentient Software? Redefining Intellectual Property
Join us in this IP in the News segment of the Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entreprenuership, where we delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual...
Apple’s New Siri Patent Picks Up Lip Movements
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Dealing with Legalities of Being an Entrepreneur, with Richard Gearhart Esq.
