Patent Law

What to Do After Your Copyright, Trademark, or Patent Application is Rejected

Whether you want to register a copyright, trademark, or patent, doing so is essential to protect your original works, business, and brand from infringement in the future. However, the process of formally obtaining these legal rights can be lengthy and...
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How to Search for a Registered Patent or Trademark

If you want to patent your invention or register a trademark, there are certain steps you need to take to initiate either process. One of the earliest stages will be conducting a patent or trademark search to ensure your invention...
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My Business is Being Sued for Patent Infringement – What Should I Do?

Obtaining legal representation should be your first priority after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from a patent-owner, or notice that an individual or organization has instituted a civil action against you for patent infringement pursuant to 35 U.S. Code § 271....
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What Type of Patent Do I Register My Invention As?

If you a create a product or any type of invention, you need to make sure you have adequate legal protections in place. Even in the early stages of bringing your idea to fruition, you must start the patent process...
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What is a Patent Claim Construction?

A patent claim construction is the foundation for any infringement case, and if you do not eloquently explain what you are trying to protect, that foundation will crumble. You might not prevail in the infringement analysis because there can be...
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CureVac Expands Its mRNA Patent Lawsuit Over Pfizer

CureVac NV punched back against Pfizer Inc. and its German partner BioNTech recently by expanding its three claims of patent infringement to nine claims over the mRNA technology used in the companies’ COVID-19 vaccine. CureVac also disclosed that a U.S....
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Supreme Court Ruling Has Ramifications for Genus Claims and Patent Law

After years of ongoing litigation, the Supreme Court ruled on Amgen vs. Sanofi on May 18, 2023. The decision regarding a patent dispute over a cholesterol drug could have ramifications regarding future genus claims and patent law protection for medical...
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