Being a patent lawyer is a profession that can be complex and contentious. But what a patent lawyer really does is tell stories about people who make new things. This presentation is a story about innovation - the almost mystical force behind our human penchant for making new things. Because patent lawyers have a creative license to be their own lexicographers in the stories they tell.
Patents are the IP tool that societies have developed for encouraging investment in innovation while, at the same time, fostering technology disclosure.
The origins of patent grants trace back to Venice and England when the crown, always looking for new ways to make money, came up with a scheme for granting exclusive rights a tradesman as a way to break the grip the trade guilds held on technology then by their practice of keeping information about new technology as trade secrets that were passed from master to apprentice
Understanding the origins of patents is not just an academic exercise.
Patent Law in 2014: Act fast or get left behindsteve_ritchey
A presentation on patent law fundamentals, the changes caused resulting from the America Invents Act, other topical patent law issues such as new developments on patentable subject matter, appellate review of claim constructions, and best practices
The document discusses various topics related to understanding patents, including:
- What a patent is and the different types of patents including utility patents, design patents, and plant patents.
- The types of patent applications including provisional, regular, PCT, and foreign applications.
- Key patent terms and dates such as priority date, filing date, publication date, grant/issue date, and expiry date.
- How to read and understand a patent including terminology, claims, references, and kind codes.
- What constitutes patent infringement and how independent and dependent claims relate to determining infringement.
The document summarizes information about patents from the Penn State University Libraries. It discusses what can and cannot be patented, the criteria for patentability, and resources for searching patents such as the USPTO website and Google Patents. Key points include that patents protect inventions by giving the inventor exclusive rights for a limited time, and cover utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Copyrights protect original creative works while trademarks protect brand names and logos.
The document discusses the basics of patents, including the four main types (utility, design, plant, and trademarks), requirements for patentability, costs associated with obtaining a patent, parts of a patent application, and resources for searching patents and trademarks. Utility patents protect functional or structural inventions for up to 20 years, design patents protect ornamental designs for 14 years, and trademarks protect product names and logos indefinitely with continued use and renewal. The average total time to obtain a US patent is around 2 years and costs approximately $20,000 including attorney fees but times and costs can vary significantly.
The document provides information on intellectual property (IP) practice, including:
1) HDP is the 10th largest US IP firm with over 110 attorneys across four offices. In 2018 it obtained the 6th highest number of utility patents.
2) It discusses strategies for freedom to operate (FTO) analyses such as patent searches, monitoring risks of infringement, and obtaining opinions of counsel. Litigation costs and risks are also reviewed.
3) Guidelines are presented for patent preparation and prosecution best practices, including ownership issues, duty of candor, claim drafting, means-plus-function language, and obviousness arguments.
The document discusses patentability requirements in the US, including utility, novelty, and non-obviousness. It provides details on the types of subject matter that can be patented, conditions for novelty like anticipation and statutory bars, and considerations for non-obviousness. It also discusses the European patent regime and takes questions.
David Furtado brings to the forefront just how important patent protection is for a business. Patents protect businesses from copyright and other legal issues.
Patent Law in 2014: Act fast or get left behindsteve_ritchey
A presentation on patent law fundamentals, the changes caused resulting from the America Invents Act, other topical patent law issues such as new developments on patentable subject matter, appellate review of claim constructions, and best practices
The document discusses various topics related to understanding patents, including:
- What a patent is and the different types of patents including utility patents, design patents, and plant patents.
- The types of patent applications including provisional, regular, PCT, and foreign applications.
- Key patent terms and dates such as priority date, filing date, publication date, grant/issue date, and expiry date.
- How to read and understand a patent including terminology, claims, references, and kind codes.
- What constitutes patent infringement and how independent and dependent claims relate to determining infringement.
The document summarizes information about patents from the Penn State University Libraries. It discusses what can and cannot be patented, the criteria for patentability, and resources for searching patents such as the USPTO website and Google Patents. Key points include that patents protect inventions by giving the inventor exclusive rights for a limited time, and cover utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Copyrights protect original creative works while trademarks protect brand names and logos.
The document discusses the basics of patents, including the four main types (utility, design, plant, and trademarks), requirements for patentability, costs associated with obtaining a patent, parts of a patent application, and resources for searching patents and trademarks. Utility patents protect functional or structural inventions for up to 20 years, design patents protect ornamental designs for 14 years, and trademarks protect product names and logos indefinitely with continued use and renewal. The average total time to obtain a US patent is around 2 years and costs approximately $20,000 including attorney fees but times and costs can vary significantly.
The document provides information on intellectual property (IP) practice, including:
1) HDP is the 10th largest US IP firm with over 110 attorneys across four offices. In 2018 it obtained the 6th highest number of utility patents.
2) It discusses strategies for freedom to operate (FTO) analyses such as patent searches, monitoring risks of infringement, and obtaining opinions of counsel. Litigation costs and risks are also reviewed.
3) Guidelines are presented for patent preparation and prosecution best practices, including ownership issues, duty of candor, claim drafting, means-plus-function language, and obviousness arguments.
The document discusses patentability requirements in the US, including utility, novelty, and non-obviousness. It provides details on the types of subject matter that can be patented, conditions for novelty like anticipation and statutory bars, and considerations for non-obviousness. It also discusses the European patent regime and takes questions.
David Furtado brings to the forefront just how important patent protection is for a business. Patents protect businesses from copyright and other legal issues.
This document provides an overview of patents, including definitions, the need for patenting, conditions for patentability, types of patents, parts of a patent document, the patent application process, and search techniques. Key points include: a patent provides exclusive rights to an invention for a limited time; to be patentable, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful; the main types of patents are utility, design, and plant patents; important parts of a patent include the abstract, background, claims, and detailed description; the application process involves filing a provisional or complete specification within 12-15 months; and patent searches help determine patentability and freedom to operate.
The course covers the following topics:
* General Intro to IP Rights
* Patenting Timeline and Costs
* The Patent Description
* Approaches to Claim Drafting
Part of the MaRS Best Practices Event Series. For more information, please visit: http://www.marsdd.com/Events/Event-Calendar/Best-Practices-Series/patents-05072009.html
This document discusses patent infringement and remedies under Indian law. It defines patent infringement as making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing a patented product or process without permission. There are direct and indirect types of infringement. Certain uses for research or education are excluded. The patentee or assignee can file an infringement suit within 3 years. The plaintiff bears the burden of proof initially. Remedies for infringement include injunctions and damages or accounting of profits. Temporary injunctions require considering a prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable loss. Several case laws are discussed, including ones related to linezolid patents, DTSi technology, the rejection of a patent for Gleevec, and actions for
There are four main types of patents: utility patents, provisional patents, design patents, and plant patents. Utility patents protect inventions that are processes, machines, manufactures, or compositions of matter, lasting usually 20 years. Provisional patents establish an early filing date for an invention and last one year. Design patents protect the ornamental design or shape of an object for 14 years. Plant patents protect novel asexually reproduced plant varieties for 20 years. Filing different types of patents provides inventors flexibility in protecting their inventions appropriately.
Patent law in India is governed by the Patents Act of 1970. Patents provide the inventor a statutory right of exclusion for a limited period of time in exchange for disclosure of the invention. While some countries provide both patents and utility models, India only offers patent protection. To receive protection in multiple countries, separate patent applications must be filed in each jurisdiction, as there is no international patent valid worldwide. The patent application process in India involves filing, examination, compliance with examination reports, possible pre-grant opposition, and issuance of a letter patent if granted.
This document provides an introduction to patents, including what constitutes a patentable idea under US law. It discusses the requirements for an idea to be patentable - that it must demonstrate appropriate subject matter, usefulness, novelty, non-obviousness, and enablement. It also outlines the patent application process and recommends applying for a patent within one year of any public disclosure of an idea to maintain patent rights.
This document provides an overview of the patent prosecution process. It defines patent prosecution as the interaction between an applicant and a patent office regarding a patent application or issued patent. The process involves pre-grant prosecution to negotiate for a patent grant, and post-grant prosecution on issues like amendments and oppositions. The document outlines the basic steps of pre-grant prosecution including preparing and filing an application, examination, appeals, and abandonment. Post-grant prosecution includes opposition and reissues. It also briefly describes related concepts like prior art, specifications, claims, and rejections/amendments. Finally, it notes that while the prosecution process seems straightforward, the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure contains over 3000 pages of evolving guidelines.
The document discusses various topics related to patent searching and drafting patent claims including:
1) The purposes of conducting patent searches such as avoiding infringement and monitoring competitors.
2) Resources for conducting patent searches such as online databases and tools from patent offices which provide time-efficient and cost-effective access to comprehensive international patent information.
3) Key considerations for drafting patent claims including writing broad and narrow claims to fully cover the invention while avoiding prior art and unnecessary limitations.
The America Invents Act was passed by Congress and is expected to be signed by the President on Friday. Most provisions will take effect either 12 or 18 months after enactment. Key changes include moving from a first to invent to a first to file system, new post-grant review procedures such as inter partes review, allowing supplemental examination to address possible inequitable conduct, and expanding the prior user defense.
Patents and Intellectual Property for Business StudentsJohn Meier
This document provides an overview of intellectual property, including the four main types (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets). It describes what qualifies for each type of intellectual property and how long protections last. Key details include the criteria for patents, copyrights, and trademarks to be granted. Search strategies and tools for finding intellectual property information are also outlined.
Topics covered in this month’s patent prosecution presentation included:
- Discussion of inequitable conduct cases post-Therasense
- A recent claim construction case in which the Federal Circuit was somewhat in conflict over the best manner for claim construction
- The business method patent review section of the HR 1249-America Invents Act
- Recent Supreme Court cases Kappos v. Hyatt and Caraco Pharm. Labs., Ltd. v. Novo Nordisk A/S.
The document discusses utility patents and design patents. A utility patent protects the functional aspects of an invention for up to 20 years, while a design patent protects the ornamental design of an article of manufacture for 10 years. Examples of patented inventions are provided. Utility patents are generally more expensive and take longer to obtain but provide broader protection, while design patents are cheaper and faster to obtain but only protect the design. The document advises filing both types of patents if an invention has a unique structure/function and design.
At a recent Forresters And Knobbe Martens Seminar, Charlotte Teall (Forresters) and Dan Altman (Knobbe Martens) presented "Latest Developments in European Patent Law: How to Apply Them in Both the United States and Europe."
Patents What they are, Why you need one and How to get one ver steeg februa...pattersonsheridan
Patents provide inventors with a government-authorized monopoly over their inventions for a limited time. There are three main types of patents: utility patents, which protect inventions or improvements to machines and processes; plant patents, which protect new varieties of plants; and design patents, which protect the visual appearance of manufactured objects. Obtaining a patent is important because it allows inventors to profit from their inventions and deters copying by competitors. Inventors can obtain a patent by hiring a patent attorney or filing a provisional patent application themselves, which establishes an early priority date and allows marking an invention as "patent pending" while a full non-provisional application is prepared.
Patents What they are, Why you need one & How to get one ver steeg february...pattersonsheridan
Patents provide inventors with a government-authorized monopoly over their inventions for a limited time. There are three main types of patents: utility patents, which protect inventions or improvements to machines and processes; plant patents, which protect new varieties of plants; and design patents, which protect the visual appearance of manufactured objects. Obtaining a patent is important because it allows inventors to profit from their inventions and deters copying by competitors. Inventors can obtain a patent by hiring a patent attorney to draft and file the necessary patent application documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office or by filing a provisional patent application themselves.
The document provides an overview of how to draft patent applications. It discusses clarifying questions about the invention and inventor upfront, including who is entitled to file. It outlines the structure of a patent description and importance of claims. The key steps in drafting are identified as picking the invention, describing it with proper terminology, generalizing the concept, drafting claims and detailed description, and writing introductory and abstract sections. The overall goal is to maximize the scope of protection while making it easy to defend, detect infringement, and prove such claims in court.
The document discusses intellectual property (IP) and patents. It defines IP and the main methods of protecting IP, including patents. Patents provide a temporary monopoly on inventions and encourage innovation. The summary describes the patent process, including filing requirements, examination, opposition periods, and duration of typically 20 years. It outlines strategies for patenting, such as aggressively patenting everything or using patents defensively. The benefits of patents include exclusivity, monopoly pricing and licensing income. Infringement can result in injunctions or requirement to pay reasonable royalties or lost profits.
The document discusses patentable subject matter under Indian and international law. It provides definitions of invention and outlines what can and cannot be patented according to the Indian Patents Act of 1970 and TRIPS agreement. It discusses exclusions from patentability including those that are frivolous, contrary to public order or morality, or mere discoveries with examples of each.
Patents provide benefits and have a basic procedure flowchart in India. The flowchart involves filing a patent application with the Indian Patent Office, publication after 18 months, the possibility of pre-grant opposition, requesting examination within 48 months of priority or filing date, examination and receiving a first statement of objections, complying with patent office requirements, and potentially receiving grant or rejection with the possibility of post-grant opposition. Closer2patents is a firm that provides affordable patent services including research, filing, drafting, commercialization, and strategy support.
The document discusses the foundation of patent law. It covers the different types of patents including utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. It explains that a patent is a legal right granted by the government that allows the owner to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention. It also outlines the requirements for an invention to be patentable, including that it must be useful, novel, and non-obvious. Finally, it discusses factors considered in determining if an invention is non-obvious like analogous prior art, the level of ordinary skill in the art, and secondary considerations.
This document provides an overview of patents and trade secrets, including:
- The history of U.S. patent law from the Constitution to modern statutes like the America Invents Act.
- Key requirements for patentability including utility, novelty, non-obviousness, and adequate disclosure.
- Distinctions between patents, copyrights, and trademarks in terms of subject matter and requirements.
- Issues regarding patenting natural phenomena, abstract ideas, and business processes.
- Mechanisms of the patent system including filing, examination, infringement, and defenses.
This document provides an overview of patents, including definitions, the need for patenting, conditions for patentability, types of patents, parts of a patent document, the patent application process, and search techniques. Key points include: a patent provides exclusive rights to an invention for a limited time; to be patentable, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful; the main types of patents are utility, design, and plant patents; important parts of a patent include the abstract, background, claims, and detailed description; the application process involves filing a provisional or complete specification within 12-15 months; and patent searches help determine patentability and freedom to operate.
The course covers the following topics:
* General Intro to IP Rights
* Patenting Timeline and Costs
* The Patent Description
* Approaches to Claim Drafting
Part of the MaRS Best Practices Event Series. For more information, please visit: http://www.marsdd.com/Events/Event-Calendar/Best-Practices-Series/patents-05072009.html
This document discusses patent infringement and remedies under Indian law. It defines patent infringement as making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing a patented product or process without permission. There are direct and indirect types of infringement. Certain uses for research or education are excluded. The patentee or assignee can file an infringement suit within 3 years. The plaintiff bears the burden of proof initially. Remedies for infringement include injunctions and damages or accounting of profits. Temporary injunctions require considering a prima facie case, balance of convenience, and irreparable loss. Several case laws are discussed, including ones related to linezolid patents, DTSi technology, the rejection of a patent for Gleevec, and actions for
There are four main types of patents: utility patents, provisional patents, design patents, and plant patents. Utility patents protect inventions that are processes, machines, manufactures, or compositions of matter, lasting usually 20 years. Provisional patents establish an early filing date for an invention and last one year. Design patents protect the ornamental design or shape of an object for 14 years. Plant patents protect novel asexually reproduced plant varieties for 20 years. Filing different types of patents provides inventors flexibility in protecting their inventions appropriately.
Patent law in India is governed by the Patents Act of 1970. Patents provide the inventor a statutory right of exclusion for a limited period of time in exchange for disclosure of the invention. While some countries provide both patents and utility models, India only offers patent protection. To receive protection in multiple countries, separate patent applications must be filed in each jurisdiction, as there is no international patent valid worldwide. The patent application process in India involves filing, examination, compliance with examination reports, possible pre-grant opposition, and issuance of a letter patent if granted.
This document provides an introduction to patents, including what constitutes a patentable idea under US law. It discusses the requirements for an idea to be patentable - that it must demonstrate appropriate subject matter, usefulness, novelty, non-obviousness, and enablement. It also outlines the patent application process and recommends applying for a patent within one year of any public disclosure of an idea to maintain patent rights.
This document provides an overview of the patent prosecution process. It defines patent prosecution as the interaction between an applicant and a patent office regarding a patent application or issued patent. The process involves pre-grant prosecution to negotiate for a patent grant, and post-grant prosecution on issues like amendments and oppositions. The document outlines the basic steps of pre-grant prosecution including preparing and filing an application, examination, appeals, and abandonment. Post-grant prosecution includes opposition and reissues. It also briefly describes related concepts like prior art, specifications, claims, and rejections/amendments. Finally, it notes that while the prosecution process seems straightforward, the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure contains over 3000 pages of evolving guidelines.
The document discusses various topics related to patent searching and drafting patent claims including:
1) The purposes of conducting patent searches such as avoiding infringement and monitoring competitors.
2) Resources for conducting patent searches such as online databases and tools from patent offices which provide time-efficient and cost-effective access to comprehensive international patent information.
3) Key considerations for drafting patent claims including writing broad and narrow claims to fully cover the invention while avoiding prior art and unnecessary limitations.
The America Invents Act was passed by Congress and is expected to be signed by the President on Friday. Most provisions will take effect either 12 or 18 months after enactment. Key changes include moving from a first to invent to a first to file system, new post-grant review procedures such as inter partes review, allowing supplemental examination to address possible inequitable conduct, and expanding the prior user defense.
Patents and Intellectual Property for Business StudentsJohn Meier
This document provides an overview of intellectual property, including the four main types (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets). It describes what qualifies for each type of intellectual property and how long protections last. Key details include the criteria for patents, copyrights, and trademarks to be granted. Search strategies and tools for finding intellectual property information are also outlined.
Topics covered in this month’s patent prosecution presentation included:
- Discussion of inequitable conduct cases post-Therasense
- A recent claim construction case in which the Federal Circuit was somewhat in conflict over the best manner for claim construction
- The business method patent review section of the HR 1249-America Invents Act
- Recent Supreme Court cases Kappos v. Hyatt and Caraco Pharm. Labs., Ltd. v. Novo Nordisk A/S.
The document discusses utility patents and design patents. A utility patent protects the functional aspects of an invention for up to 20 years, while a design patent protects the ornamental design of an article of manufacture for 10 years. Examples of patented inventions are provided. Utility patents are generally more expensive and take longer to obtain but provide broader protection, while design patents are cheaper and faster to obtain but only protect the design. The document advises filing both types of patents if an invention has a unique structure/function and design.
At a recent Forresters And Knobbe Martens Seminar, Charlotte Teall (Forresters) and Dan Altman (Knobbe Martens) presented "Latest Developments in European Patent Law: How to Apply Them in Both the United States and Europe."
Patents What they are, Why you need one and How to get one ver steeg februa...pattersonsheridan
Patents provide inventors with a government-authorized monopoly over their inventions for a limited time. There are three main types of patents: utility patents, which protect inventions or improvements to machines and processes; plant patents, which protect new varieties of plants; and design patents, which protect the visual appearance of manufactured objects. Obtaining a patent is important because it allows inventors to profit from their inventions and deters copying by competitors. Inventors can obtain a patent by hiring a patent attorney or filing a provisional patent application themselves, which establishes an early priority date and allows marking an invention as "patent pending" while a full non-provisional application is prepared.
Patents What they are, Why you need one & How to get one ver steeg february...pattersonsheridan
Patents provide inventors with a government-authorized monopoly over their inventions for a limited time. There are three main types of patents: utility patents, which protect inventions or improvements to machines and processes; plant patents, which protect new varieties of plants; and design patents, which protect the visual appearance of manufactured objects. Obtaining a patent is important because it allows inventors to profit from their inventions and deters copying by competitors. Inventors can obtain a patent by hiring a patent attorney to draft and file the necessary patent application documents with the US Patent and Trademark Office or by filing a provisional patent application themselves.
The document provides an overview of how to draft patent applications. It discusses clarifying questions about the invention and inventor upfront, including who is entitled to file. It outlines the structure of a patent description and importance of claims. The key steps in drafting are identified as picking the invention, describing it with proper terminology, generalizing the concept, drafting claims and detailed description, and writing introductory and abstract sections. The overall goal is to maximize the scope of protection while making it easy to defend, detect infringement, and prove such claims in court.
The document discusses intellectual property (IP) and patents. It defines IP and the main methods of protecting IP, including patents. Patents provide a temporary monopoly on inventions and encourage innovation. The summary describes the patent process, including filing requirements, examination, opposition periods, and duration of typically 20 years. It outlines strategies for patenting, such as aggressively patenting everything or using patents defensively. The benefits of patents include exclusivity, monopoly pricing and licensing income. Infringement can result in injunctions or requirement to pay reasonable royalties or lost profits.
The document discusses patentable subject matter under Indian and international law. It provides definitions of invention and outlines what can and cannot be patented according to the Indian Patents Act of 1970 and TRIPS agreement. It discusses exclusions from patentability including those that are frivolous, contrary to public order or morality, or mere discoveries with examples of each.
Patents provide benefits and have a basic procedure flowchart in India. The flowchart involves filing a patent application with the Indian Patent Office, publication after 18 months, the possibility of pre-grant opposition, requesting examination within 48 months of priority or filing date, examination and receiving a first statement of objections, complying with patent office requirements, and potentially receiving grant or rejection with the possibility of post-grant opposition. Closer2patents is a firm that provides affordable patent services including research, filing, drafting, commercialization, and strategy support.
The document discusses the foundation of patent law. It covers the different types of patents including utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. It explains that a patent is a legal right granted by the government that allows the owner to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention. It also outlines the requirements for an invention to be patentable, including that it must be useful, novel, and non-obvious. Finally, it discusses factors considered in determining if an invention is non-obvious like analogous prior art, the level of ordinary skill in the art, and secondary considerations.
This document provides an overview of patents and trade secrets, including:
- The history of U.S. patent law from the Constitution to modern statutes like the America Invents Act.
- Key requirements for patentability including utility, novelty, non-obviousness, and adequate disclosure.
- Distinctions between patents, copyrights, and trademarks in terms of subject matter and requirements.
- Issues regarding patenting natural phenomena, abstract ideas, and business processes.
- Mechanisms of the patent system including filing, examination, infringement, and defenses.
The document summarizes key aspects of the U.S. patent system including the transition from a "first to invent" system to a "first inventor to file" system as a result of the America Invents Act of 2013. It provides details on patent requirements, international implications, effects on small vs. large companies, and examples of how the new system impacts patent disputes. The goal of the changes is to better align the U.S. with international standards and facilitate innovation.
The document provides an overview of U.S. patent law history and current practice. It discusses key milestones in patent law such as the first known patent granted in 1491 in Florence, the inclusion of patent rights in the U.S. Constitution, and several Patent Acts that established the U.S. patent system. It also outlines the patent application process including filing provisional and non-provisional applications, and the examination of applications under key patentability requirements like novelty and non-obviousness. Key anatomy of a patent such as the claims, drawings, and descriptions are also summarized.
This document provides a brief overview of US utility patent law and the patenting process. It discusses the different types of patents including design, plant, and utility patents. It describes the basic patenting timeline including filing a provisional or non-provisional patent application and undergoing examination. Key concepts like patentability requirements of utility, novelty, and non-obviousness are introduced. Cost estimates and strategies for obtaining and enforcing a patent are also summarized.
Patent law provides exclusive rights to inventors for a limited period of time in exchange for publicly disclosing their inventions. India's patent law has evolved over time from the first patent law in 1856 to the modern law of 1970 which was amended in 1999 and 2005. The law provides for both product and process patents with a term of 20 years. It includes safeguards for compulsory licensing and parallel imports to ensure availability of medicines. The patent office has been modernized with increased examiners and IT systems to improve patent administration.
The document summarizes key aspects of United States patent law. It discusses that patents can be obtained for processes, machines, compositions of matter, and some plant varieties. To be patentable, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and adequately disclosed. There are three main types of patents: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. The document also outlines the patent application and examination process, requirements for patentability, what constitutes patent infringement, and defenses to infringement allegations.
All About Intellectual Property, the law, and some of the strategy and business considerations behind developing and leveraging intellectual property in business
US patent law overview.
Changes in the USPTO.
Proposed patent reform.
Developments in U.S. case law.
International developments.
Inequitable conduct and IDS.
This document provides an introduction to intellectual property law and protection. It summarizes four main types of legally protectable assets: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Patents protect inventions and are issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office for a term of 20 years. Trademarks protect words, phrases, symbols or designs that identify the source of goods or services. Copyrights protect original works of authorship like writing, art, music, and software. Trade secrets protect confidential business information if kept reasonably secret. The document provides basic information on requirements and protections for each type of intellectual property.
Intellectual property law refers to creations of the mind such as inventions, literary works, and symbols. The US Constitution gives Congress the power to grant limited monopolies to authors and inventors via copyright and patent laws. There are several types of intellectual property including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Patents protect new and useful processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, and plant designs for a limited term. Obtaining a patent requires an application process to show the invention is novel, non-obvious, and adequately disclosed. The America Invents Act of 2011 modernized US patent law and changed it from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file
Mr. Prem Patil prepared this document on patents under the guidance of Mrs. Swati Gupta at Apeejay Stya University in Sohna. The document discusses intellectual property rights including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright. It defines what constitutes an invention and provides an overview of the history of patents. The stages to obtain a patent including filing, examination, grant or withdrawal are outlined. The document also discusses who benefits from patents, the rights they provide, and the importance and limitations of patent information.
Making a Patent Infringement Trial Understandable 2-23-12Robert Waterman
1. The document summarizes a presentation on making patent infringement trials understandable and interesting for juries.
2. It discusses using the Federal Judicial Center's introductory patent system video to educate jurors on patents. Excerpts from the video were referenced throughout the trial to support the argument that the patents were invalid as obvious.
3. The document emphasizes using demonstrative evidence like trial graphics to help educate and persuade the fact-finder in patent trials. Examples of demonstrative evidence used in one trial are attached.
Drones.
Flying Saucers.
Early Drones.
Gaming Drones.
Drone Market.
US Regulatory Landscape.
What is IP?
Offensive IP Tools.
Good Patenting.
Freedom to Operate (FTO).
IP Insurance.
UP Patents and Lawsuits.
America Invents Act (AIA).
First-Inventor-to-File (FITF).
"PTAB" Patent Death Squad.
The Future of IP.
- The document discusses the patent law requirements of utility, novelty, and non-obviousness. It focuses on defining obviousness and the Graham analysis used to determine obviousness.
- It provides examples of how to overcome an obviousness rejection, such as by demonstrating commercial success, long-felt need, or failure of others. It advises keeping a thorough inventor's notebook.
- Recent court cases like KSR v. Teleflex and proposed patent reform legislation aiming to change from a "first to invent" to "first to file" system are briefly summarized.
The document provides an overview of recent developments in patent law, including:
1) The America Invents Act transitioned the U.S. to a first-inventor-to-file system and established post-grant review procedures.
2) PCT filings now allow the assignee to be the applicant.
3) Courts and the USPTO are pursuing greater harmonization of global patent systems following changes to U.S. law.
This document provides an overview of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It discusses the types of intellectual property and the requirements and processes for obtaining patents, registering trademarks, and registering copyrights. The key points covered include how patents grant exclusive rights to inventors for a limited time, the conditions an invention must meet to be patented, the role of the Patent and Trademark Office, and what constitutes infringement of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Patenting is Prestigious –
I did it!
And I was first!
Develop reputation in the market
Easy Publication – no editors.
Promotion of Research & Development
Revenue through licensing/assignment/commercialization.
Prevent competitors from copying
This document discusses patents and intellectual property. It explains that patents provide a legally protected competitive advantage and can be important for starting businesses during recessions. There are four main types of intellectual property: trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and patents. Patents protect inventions by providing the inventor with a 20-year monopoly to exclude others from practicing the claimed invention, in exchange for publicly disclosing how to make and use the invention. The claims define the scope of the patent rights. To be patentable, an invention must be useful, novel, non-obvious, and fully enabling. The process of patenting an invention involves documenting the invention, conducting prior art searches, drafting a patent application with an attorney, and undergoing examination
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IP Attorney - Tom Dickson - Providing protection for new ideasPatterson Thuente IP
The United States Constitution grants Congress the power to enact laws to protect inventions and creative works. Congress has used this power to establish the patent and copyright systems, which provide limited-time monopolies for inventors and creators in exchange for publicly disclosing their work. These systems aim to promote innovation and creativity by rewarding inventors and artists with exclusive rights for a limited period before their works enter the public domain, allowing others to build upon their ideas.
IP Attorney - Paul Onderick - We get to see new, fresh ideas before anyone elsePatterson Thuente IP
Paul Onderick said that working at an early-stage startup allows him to see new ideas before others. He enjoys being exposed to fresh concepts at a company before products and services are released to the public. Working at an early startup provides the opportunity to help shape new products and technologies from the beginning.
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America Invents Act (AIA) Patent Scenarios.
AIA First Inventor to File with Grace (FTFG).
Suggested Post-AIA Filing Strategies.
Future of IP.
A Patent Troll Problem.
U.S. Patents and Lawsuits.
For Effective Filing Dates and Other AIA Best Practices.
Big Changes.
Comparisons.
First-Inventor-to-File (FITF).
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Effective Filing Date (EFD).
AIA Team Exemption.
Suggested FITF Strategies.
Double Patenting.
Suggested AIA Strategies.
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Kill Rates.
IPX.
Review Proceedings.
Insights and Lessons.
Trial Timeline.
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AIA Transitions.
Changes.
Post Issuance Proceedings.
What You Need For a Patent.
Comparisons.
First Inventor to File with Grace (FTFG).
Prosecution Under FTFG.
What's Your Strategy?
Prior Art.
Art Exceptions.
FITF "Scenarios".
Comparisons.
Transition Gap.
FITF Rules.
Scope of Patent Filing.
Prosecution Under First Inventor to File with Grace (FTFG).
Suggested FITF Strategies.
More Complicates than 3D Chess?
America Invents Act (AIA).
Timetable for AIA Transitions.
Changes.
Proceedings.
Review.
Art.
First Inventor to File with Grace (FTFG).
Tips/Pointers for Transitions.
What's Next?
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Changes.
Proceedings.
Art.
How Long Will it Take to Cut Over to AIA?
How Much Will it Take to Get Up to Speed on the AIA?
First-to-File with Grace (FTFG).
Tips & Pointers for Transition.
What's Next?
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Intellectual Property (IP) Tools
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Patents
Strongest protection
Most expensive and difficult to obtain
Copyrights
No protection vs. independent development
Easiest and least expensive to obtain
Key for protecting “data”
Trademarks/Domain Names
Protection grows based on fame
Trade Secrets
Must be secret
No protection vs. independent development
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PATENT TRADE SECRET TRADEMARK COPYRIGHT
Subject Matter Devices, apparatus,
machines, systems, kits
All things listed under
PATENTS, but kept
secret instead of
patenting
Company names and
logos, product names
Books, articles,
brochures, photos,
architectural and artistic
designs, software code
Right to Exclude Making, using, selling,
importing
Unfairly acquiring Using similar mark on
similar product
Copying (all or part)
Scope of
Protection
Potentially broad, defined by
the claims
Typically narrow,
limited to the secret
Proportional to the
commercial strength of
the mark
Typically narrow,
limited to the work, fair
use exceptions
Duration of
Protection
20 years from the effective
filing date of an application
Perpetual (until not
secret)
Perpetual (until not
used or abandoned)
Varies (usually 50+
years)
Cost Expensive Inexpensive Moderately expensive Inexpensive
Legal
Requirements
New, useful & non-obvious Commercial value &
secret
Source indicating &
creative
Original work & fixation
(in a tangible medium)
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Origins of Patents
Venetian Statute of Industrial Brevets
(1474)
English Statute of Monopolies
(1623)
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U.S. Patent History
US Constitution – Article I, Section 8
(1787)
Patent Act of 1790
SECTION 8
The Congress shall have 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 and Discoveries;
Patent Act of 1836
Restored examination and represents
the start of the modern Patent Office
Authorized a Patent Board to grant
or refuse a patent after deciding if
the invention or discovery was
“sufficiently useful and important.”
Patent Act of 1790
Dropped examination of patents
before grant, validity was determined
by a jury at trial
7. Three Kinds of Patent Grants
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Design Patents for aesthetic aspects of:
Ornamental and non-functional designs
Term is limited to 14 years
Utility Patents for functional aspects of:
Apparatus or Machines
Processes or Methods
Compositions of Matters
Items of Manufacture
Term is limited to 20/21 years
Plant Patents for:
Asexually reproduced plants
Term is limited to 17 years
8. What a Patent Does Not Grant
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A Government Enforced Right:
Patents must be enforced by the Owner
A Guarantee of Freedom From Other Patents:
Patents only grant a right to Exclude
There is no right to Practice a patent
Patents stack like 1000 geological layers of claims
A Guaranteed Right to Exclude:
Patents are presumed valid once granted
But can be invalidated at Patent Office or Court
Patents can only exclude activities in the country
that grants the patent
A Right to Stop Non-Commercial Activity:
Generally enforced only if commercial damages
9. Patent Application Requirements
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Applications Filed at USPTO Include:
Background and Summary
Figures showing the invention
Specification describing the invention
Claims claiming the invention
Inventor oath/declaration
Application Must Describe and Teach the Invention:
Describe the invention as of the effective filing date
No opportunity to amend the Specification or
introduce new matter, although Claims may be
amended based on the description in the Specification
Enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the
invention
Application does not have to be production
specification
10. Patentability Requirements
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Patent Claims Must Define a Scope that is:
Patent eligible subject matter (35 U.S.C.§101)
New, and
Not obvious over the prior art
The test for “new” (Anticipation - §102):
Claim is anticipated if a single prior art reference
teaches all the elements/limitations in the claim
The test for “not obvious” (Obviousness - §103):
Claim is obvious if a person skilled in the art would
have combined the claim elements/limitations based
on what is taught in multiple prior art references
Supreme Court raised the bar on what is “obvious”
(KSR - 2007):
the person skilled in the art is not an automoton, and
the claim to an adjustable accelerator pedal was obvious
over a combination of six prior art references
11. Subject Matter Not Patent Eligible
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Purely Mathematical Algorithms:
Algorithms implemented by a machine or computer
are permitted if the claims do not cover every
possible implementation of the algorithm
But the innovation to be protected can’t be just an
“abstract idea”
Laws of Nature:
Physical, chemical and biological laws
Patents can claim a law of nature as applied to a
process or machine if the application is something
more than just “applying the law”
Abstract Concepts:
Pure business methods like legal contracts and
financial processes
Pure signals not embodied in tangible form
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Patent Eligibility Cases
Alice v. CLS Bank
Claims to a computer-implemented electronic
escrow service for financial transactions
Software patents claiming nothing more than an
abstract idea implemented on a general-purpose
computer are not patent eligible
Mayo and Myriad
Mayo - claims to dosing based on test of metabolites
Myriad - claims to diagnosing cancer by using
isolated DNA
Discovery of these natural phenomenon and their
use in diagnosing/treating are not patent eligible
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13. Prior Art for a Patent
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Prior Art Standards
America Invents Act (AIA) changed US patent law as
of 2013 from a First-to-Invent (FTI) system to a First-
Inventor-to-File (FITF) system
Prior Art under FITF is determined by the effective
filing date, not the date of invention
FITF in US is still different than First-to-File (FTF) prior
art standards used elsewhere around the world
Work continues on substantive harmonization of
worldwide standards for what is prior art
Duty of Candor:
Inventors, attorney and company must disclose
known prior art to Patent Office that is material
Standard for whether something is material is a“but
for”standard – would the patent not have been
granted if the prior art was not disclosed
(Therasense)
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America Invents Act (AIA)
Signed into Law
September 16th, 2011
Three Big Changes
First-Inventor-To-File (FITF)
(cutover - 3/16/13)
PTO Fee Setting Authority
until 2018
Changes to Patent Validity
Challenges at the PTO –
Inter Partes Review (IPR)
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FIG. 1 – Scenarios where both parties are seeking a patent
(based on hypothetical evaluation of weighted likelihood of 200 typical
fact patterns from “The Matrix” article at Cybaris IP Law Review)
AIA – First-Inventor-To-File Is Different
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Patents After the AIA
Evolving Law and Practice
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Patents After the AIA:
Evolving Law and Practice
is a comprehensive treatise that
will serve as every patent
professional's go-to reference and
guide to tactical and strategic
patenting decisions after the
most comprehensive revision to
US patent law since 1952, the
America Invents Act (AIA).
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Giles S. Rich, The Extent of the Protection and Interpretation of Claims-American Perspectives,
21 Int’l Rev. Indus. Prop. & Copyright L., 497, 499 (1990)
“To coin a phrase, the name
of the game is the claim.”
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Patent Claiming: A Two Step Process
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Identifying the “invention”
Understand the “prior art”
Is it “cute” or is it “sexy”
Expressing that “invention”
Claims Fences
Claims Checklists
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Claims Define What is
New and Not Obvious
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A vessel for holding liquid comprising:
a generally cylindrical side wall that
defines an opening at one end with a
bottom wall at an opposite end;
a handle secured to an outer surface of
the side wall
wherein the handle defines an opening
through which at least two fingers
can be inserted.
As an example, lets write a
claim for a coffee cup
The “invention”
The “prior art”
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Real “Life” Claim Analysis
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1882 Patent to Fearnaught:
US Patent No. 260,397
Insured you were not
buried alive by providing
a rope you could pull if
you discovered you
were buried alive!
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“Dead Ringer” 1868 Patent:
US Patent No. 81,437
Person pulls rope to ring
bell at top of tube that also
can include a ladder to
climb out of the coffin
14 years earlier
Not cited as prior art for
1882 patent
“Dead Ringer” Prior Art
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Fearnaught 1882 Claim:
A grave signal the essential
features whereof are
a tube leading to the coffin
or casket,
a signal-flag therein,
a spring by which said signal-
flag may be forced vertically
upward above the top of said
tube, and
means for releasing said
spring which may be
operated from the inside of
the coffin, substantially as
set forth.
Were Signal Flags Obvious Over Bells?
1868 Dead Ringer Patent:
Now, should the person
laid in the coffin, on
returning life, desire to
ascend from the coffin
and the grave to the
surface, if too weak to
ascend by the ladder, he
can pull the cord in his
hand, and ring the bell,
giving the desired alarm
for help, and thus save
himself from premature
death, by being buried
alive.
25. Offensive Patent Strategies
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Protect Core Technology:
Early generation filings seek broad coverage
Later filings usually used for 3D photocopier protection
Protect Future Product Development:
Early filings should project into future avenues for
product & line extension developments
Try to predict and cover future developments of both
you and your competitors
Create Barriers to Entry:
Portfolio mining and filing continuing applications
Monitoring competitor patents for areas of overlap
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“Show Me the Money!”
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Purpose of Patents
Provide an economic advantage
To do so, claims must cover that
advantage
Kinds of Patents
Blocking Patents - completely exclude
Shoving Patents - protect economic
advantage in a market
Price of Patents
Think – price of a car per country
U.S. – $25K-$75K (attorney and PTO fees)
OUS - $50K-$500K (depending upon
number of countries and translations)
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Blocking Patents
The “Small Size” ICD patent
Claims ICD < 90 cc
Effective capacitance < 120 uF
For pectoral implantation
Licensed to every ICD Mfg
Claims blocked others from
offering pectoral implants
Claims allowed because -
Application told a “story” of a
claimed range that went
opposite to what prior art
taught
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Shoving Patents
The “Insorb®” patents
To an absorable stapler
For SubQ stapling
Prior SubQ Art – a spike, so
Claims to a bilateral fastener
Skin everted without overlap
Staple arms deform over time
Claims don’t completely block
Other kinds of absorbable
staples may not infringe
But they don’t work as well
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29. Domestic vs. Int’l Considerations
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Patent Rights are limited to a given country:
Each country has its own laws, and
Each country has its own patent attorneys
There are no International Patents:
PCT Application can buy an “option” on later filing of
patent applications in other countries
EP Application allows for one examination, but patent
must be validated in each member country
Timing and Costs:
$5-10K/country for filing (more if translation needed)
$10-50K/country for prosecution and annuity fees
Typical 3-5 years for patent to issue
Enforcements are highly variable
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Flexible Freedom to Operate Strategy:
Consider market size and profitability
One size doesn’t fit every situation
Bigger/more profitable product lines may
require more comprehensive approaches
Monitor the Patent Poachers and Trolls:
Be aware of patent issues among
competitors
Be aware of trolls, especially in‘hot’ tech
areas
Consider Licensing to Assist Freedom:
University and Gov’t Technology
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Exponential Technology/Information Growth
Exponential
Growth of
Computing for
110 Years
Moore's Law was
the fifth, not the
first, paradigm to
bring exponential
growth in
computing
Moore’s Law is only one example
CalculationsperSecondper$1000
Logarithmic Plot
Year
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The Singularity is Near
Life
Eucaryotic cells,
multicellularorganisms
Cambrian Explosion (body
plans) Reptiles
Class
Mammalia
Primates
SuperfamilyHominoidea
FamilyHominidae
Humanancestors walk
uprightGenus Homo, Homo
Erectus, specialized stone
toolsSpoken language
Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens sapiens
Art, early cities
Agriculture
Writing, wheel
City states
Printing, experimental
method
Industrial Revolution
Telephone, electricity,
radio Computer
Personal Computer
TimetoNextEvent(years)
COUNTDOWN TO THE SINGULARITY
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Linear vs. Exponential
https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=e6mxIvIsRhQ&list=PLz-
xaNyC9s_qOksDIuC_pxyId9U0-
Cr7Z&index=1
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The Singularity is Here
https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=i6Gl_wQxi80
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Origin and Infropy
Infropy (n) –
The evolution of localized systems from lower to
higher states of order for a limited period of time,
The yin of local order that enhances the yang of
systemic entropy,
The reason why life exists and why it isn’t fair
The latest Prof. Langdon novel that
explores the relationship between
science and religion with some
interesting answers to the questions:
Why are we here, and
Where are we going?
42. Why Do Humans Innovate?
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Man is not the only animal
who labors, but he is the only
one who improves his
workmanship.
- Abraham Lincoln
US Patent No. 6949
Issued: 1849
Inventor: Abraham Lincoln
43. How Do Humans Innovate?
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Performance
Taking a calculated risk with a new technology
platform by jumping early into a lower “S” curve
Time
44. Do We Need Patents in the Future?
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Do Patents Encourage Innovation?
Would innovation suffer without
patents?
Patents Encourage Investing in Innovation
Patents Do Not encourage innovation –
humans are already predisposed to
innovate
Patents Do encourage investment in
commercializing innovation - “Adding
the fuel of fire to the genius of our
innovation” Abraham Lincoln
Until the Internet, patents also served
to codify human knowledge
45. Predictions for Patents:
Its All About AI
5 Years – Computers will Improve the Patent System
Current trend is toward harmonization – Global Dossier
Common patent application forms – XML-based filings
Automated search/translation of “prior art”
10-20+ Years – AI may Obsolete our current Patent System
“Person of Ordinary Skill in the Art” will become an AI
There won’t be anymore “unpredictable” arts
Distributed, not centralized, systems will prevail
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjvhl3TjLjg
https://singularityhub.com/2015/01/26/ray-kurzweils-mind-boggling-predictions-
for-the-next-25-years/#sm.001vq3zdy14dacw5zk12c3b167q59
48. Thank You!
About Brad Pedersen
Brad Pedersen is a patent attorney with more than 30 years of experience in patent law, engineering, business
and entrepreneurship. He is a partner and the chair of the patent practice group at Patterson Thuente
Pedersen, P.A., an intellectual property law firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Brad concentrates his practice
in the areas of high-technology, computer, software and medical device patent prosecution strategy,
licensing and litigation.
Brad can be reached at pedersen@ptslaw.com or (612) 349.5774
About Patterson Thuente IP
Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A. helps creative and inventive clients worldwide protect, and profit from, their
ideas. Practicing in the areas of patents, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, IP litigation, international IP
protection, licensing and post-grant proceedings, the firm’s attorneys excel at finding strategic solutions
to complex intellectual property matters.
Visit us online at www.ptslaw.com.
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