Why We Are Entering New Era of Enforceable Patents for Start‑Ups and Established Companies Alike
1. What Happened? On June 24, 2025 the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) jointly filed a rare Statement of Interest in Radian Memory Systems LLC v. Samsung pending in the Eastern District of Texas. The 24‑page brief urges the court to recognize that even a non‑manufacturing patent owner can suffer irreparable harmand therefore deserves the possibility […]
6 Common Mistakes Inventors Make Without a Patent Lawyer
Avoid costly mistakes—discover how a patent lawyer helps protect your invention and navigate complex patent laws with expert legal guidance.
Direct and Indirect Patent Infringement
Learn the difference between direct and indirect patent infringement and how to protect your invention with expert legal guidance.
A Turning Tide in Innovation: Why Now Could Be the Most Exciting Time for Startups, Inventors and Patent Owners in Decades
For much of the last 10-20 years, obtaining a patent often felt like just the start of the battle. The introduction of Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) created a powerful mechanism for accused infringers to challenge patent validity outside of district court. While intended to streamline the process and […]
New USPTO Interim Procedures Could Boost Patent Value for Small Innovators
The U.S. patent landscape is undergoing a notable transformation that could have significant long-term implications, particularly for smaller companies and startups. On March 26, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued an interim memorandum outlining new procedures for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). These changes aim to streamline the review […]
Three Critical Patent Application Timing Mistakes You Should Know
Avoid costly patent mistakes! Learn the 3 critical patent timing errors that could ruin your patent application and how to protect your invention.
New USPTO Leader: What Coke Morgan Stewart’s Appointment May Mean for Patent Holders
Discover how Coke Morgan Stewart’s appointment as USPTO director could impact patent holders, startups, and innovation. Learn about potential policy shifts.