We may finally have some good news for software patents. On January 25, 2018 the Federal Circuit provided its decision in Core Wireless Licensing v. LG Electronics on whether the claims of the patents at issue were directed to patent-eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. §101 (i.e., under the Alice/Mayo framework). The claims were directed to […]
On Valentine’s Day (February 2018) the Subcommittees on Oversight and Research and Technology held a joint hearing to explore the science of blockchain technology and its potential and emerging applications beyond cryptocurrency and financial technology. Entitled Beyond Bitcoin: Emerging Applications for Blockchain Technology, this hearing was hoping that Blockchain technology, also referred to as Distributed […]
One of the more frequent questions I get asked is “Can I extend provisional patent application?” or “Can I renew provisional patent application”. The short answer to this question is “NO”. However, there are some tricks and other cheap options which may work for you instead. First a quick reminder that a provisional patent application […]
Who is better, a Patent Agent vs Patent Attorney? In many cases there is no winner as both patent agents and patent attorneys can handle most everything that is needed to write and file a patent with the US Patent Office (USPTO). For about 95% of all inventors choosing either a patent agent or a […]
A common question I get is “Can I put more than one invention into my patent application?”. The short answer is “yes”. The more complex answer is “yes – but the patent examiner may ask you to split them out later”. When you file your patent application you have to pay the patent office a […]