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Can I obtain patent protection for my mobile application?

By: K. Olinga Mitchell Yes. It is certainly possible to obtain patent protection for applications written for mobile devices. Patent…

13 years ago

Trademark Law: first to use v. first to file

In the United States, it is not registration, but actual use of a designation as a mark that creates rights…

13 years ago

Markman and Graver Tank Reshape Patent Infringement Cases

Judges preceding over patent infringement cases, have a very difficult job to do.  They must define the scope of the…

13 years ago

Can HOA’s Fine Owners?

HOA Laws and Rights Do Homeowner Associations have the right to fine owners who do not comply with their rules? …

13 years ago

Reviving A Patent That Was Abandoned For Failure To Pay Maintenance Fees

By: Mark R. Malek You may recall that my last article was directed to the requirement to pay maintenance fees in…

13 years ago

Pleading Inequitable Conduct

By: Tyler Hampy   Rule 9(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure specifies that: “In alleging fraud or mistake,…

13 years ago

Irreparable Injury: Lost Market Share

  By: Tyler Hampy Pursuant to the well-established principles of equity, a patentee seeking an injunction against an infringer must…

13 years ago

Is Susan G. Komen for the Cure® a Trademark Bully?

When does fighting to protect a trademark borderline on trademark bullying?  Trademarks are established to protect an individual’s, a corporation’s,…

13 years ago

AMERICA INVENTS ACT – Limiting Joinder

By: Tyler Hampy   Prior to the implementation of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure…

13 years ago