Patent Litigation

How Can I Acquire a Patent from Another Person or Company?

Acquiring a patent from another person or company can be a powerful way to expand your business, strengthen your intellectual property portfolio, or gain exclusive rights to innovative technology. But the process is far from simple. Patent acquisitions—whether through purchase,...
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Safeguarding Your Creations Starts with the Right Legal Protection

Legal protection should be one of your first steps in protecting your creations, whether you're building something new, launching a product, or creating a brand that you want the world to recognize. And one of the most common questions I...
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Florida State Laws that Protect Your Intellectual Property

Protecting your intellectual property can require more than federal law—it’s also a matter of Florida state law. While creators and businesses often rely on federal statutes, Florida provides its own powerful legal tools to safeguard trademarks, trade secrets, and business...
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What is the Difference Between Trade Secrets and Patents? Which is Better?

Many people do not understand the difference between trade secrets and patents. Protecting your intellectual property starts with choosing the right tool for the job. Patents grant exclusive rights in exchange for publicly disclosing your invention, while trade secrets protect...
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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 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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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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Lies, Damned Lies, And Inequitable Conduct

"Let others lie. But let you and me make it the rule to lie for revenue only." This tongue-in-cheek advice from Mark Twain has been taken to heart by some creators who are so eager to capitalize on their ideas...
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Can I Patent That?

Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, of the United States Constitution gives Congress the power “To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings...
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What’s Happening In The Intellectual Property World?

One thing that always keeps us interested in intellectual property is its huge role in everyday life. People of all ages are exposed to a staggering amount of material each day that is protected (or protectable) by copyright, trademark, and...
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