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Cost-Effective Patenting ( October 2003 )
Ever hear your patent attorney talk about cost-effectiveness? Not likely. Cost effectiveness is great for the clients, but not so good for the bottom line of a law office. The stakes are enormous. You probably noticed that the cost of protecting intellectual property has risen dramatically in the last several years. -
IP Litigation Strategies: Patents: Markman Hearings (Part 1) ( September 2003 )
Michael Bettinger, leader of the Intellectual Property Litigation Group at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, discussed the Markman hearing, which in patent litigation determines the meaning and scope of the patent claims in dispute. In the Supreme Court's Markman decision, Mr. Bettinger explained, the court held that meaning of patent claims is to be determined by judges as a matter of law, not by juries. According to Mr. Bettinger, it is now the single biggest event that happens in a patent case prior to trial. -
FindLaw Interview with William J. Bohler of Townsend and Townsend and Crew ( August 2003 )
William J. Bohler is a partner in Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP’s San Francisco office. He has extensive experience in all phases of intellectual property practice, including patent preparation and prosecution, client counseling, technology licensing, and litigation. Mr. Bohler received his J.D. from Southern Illinois University magna cum laude, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. -
Avoiding Litigation Pitfalls Through Effective Patent Prosecution ( April 2003 )
It is well known in US patent law that during patent prosecution, "anything you say can and will be used against you." The prosecution history can thus become very significant in determining the scope of the claims, and in some cases even the validity of the patent. Through careful inventor interviews, patent application drafting, and patent prosecution, the scope of the claims can be maximized, while minimizing the likelihood of unwanted "surprises" during litigation. -
Use Care in Drafting Provisional Applications ( January 2003 )
Many inventors file provisional applications as a first stage in applying for a patent. Provisional applications can be filed without claims, so the inventor does not have to decide which features will distinguish the invention over the "prior art," and since provisionals are not examined, they can be filed without the usual formatting of a conventional patent application. -
Patent Claims and the Claim Game ( October 2000 )
This article explains the background of a patent claim and how the information in a patent claim is similar to the information found in a deed that describes a parcel of property. -
Patent FAQ ( July 2000 )
How long does a patent last? About 17 years depending on the type of patent and prosecution history. -
Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights ( May 2000 )
Depending on your idea, the best protection my be a patent. -
Protect Your Idea ( May 2000 )
The Application If the search does not turn up any prior art that would prevent the patenting of the invention, th. -
Using Project Documentation: A Simple Format For A Construction Claim ( May 2000 )
The prior newsletter discussed the documentation that should be maintained for a construction project. This articl.
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