When a patent drafter crafts the disclosure (the specification and drawings) in a patent application, there are techniques that can …
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Is it worth arguing a restriction requirement?
It appears that more than half of patent applications are issued a restriction requirement, in which a Patent Examiner believes …
To be detailed or not to be – that is the question
A patent provides protection for that which is outlined in the claims. You want to have the broadest protection possible, …
Relocating your liquor store
If you currently have an off-premises retail license to operate a liquor store and wish to relocate, you do not …
Nine strategies to overcome Section 101 rejections for personalized medicine and DNA-related subject matter
Over the past few months, Applicants have been receiving Section 101 rejections for non-patentable subject matter, especially where the subject …
Using a non-compete and non-circumvention agreement as part of your IP protection strategy
Clients often come to me with the same scenario: they have a great idea for a new product or service, …
Viticulture and downtown urban vineyards
With new emphasis on locavorism and sustainable living, urban farming is on the rise. Vacant land re-use can include not …
How to secure a lien on a patent as a secured creditor
Have you loaned money to a patent holder? Is the patent pledged as Collateral to secure the loan? What steps …
Buyer beware! 3 steps the buyer must take before closing
Buying business assets requires notifying the appropriate government agencies of the upcoming sale. Failing to do so could have serious …
Copyright or Copyleft?
What is a copyright? The copyright symbol, or copyright sign, designated by © (a circled capital letter “C”), is the symbol …