Patent Law
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2019 National Hall of Fame Inventors inducted
by Hovey Williams June 14, 2019U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) recently inducted 19 of the … patent law
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Three steps for evaluating tech patent applications
by Hovey Williams June 3, 2019It is important to understand the implications of technology patents for real-world applications. A thorough evaluation by … patent law
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Combinations of existing items can create something patentable
by Hovey Williams May 17, 2019A recent patent application from Tesla not only provided a sneak peek at a feature the electric carmaker may incorporate into …
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The USPTO Gives New Life to Software-Related Patents
by Hovey Williams January 28, 2019The USPTO has recently promulgated new guidance related to computer- and software-related patent applications. The new … patent law
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Don’t let your marijuana intellectual property go up in smoke
by Hovey Williams January 17, 2019Cannabis has become an attractive industry for entrepreneurs as more states legalize its use for medical purposes, as well as … patent law
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UGG uses design patent to protect its boots
by Hovey Williams December 7, 2018UGG boots have been popular women’s winter wear for more than a decade. For much of that time, UGG’s parent company Decker … patent law
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Dating apps quarreling over the swipe
by Hovey Williams October 31, 2018There is no love lost between the companies who created the dating apps Tinder and Bumble. The first and larger of the two, … copyright law
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Breweries engage in playful cease and desist orders
by Hovey Williams October 9, 2018Intellectual property rights are established to create legal protection so companies do not steal products or ideas. However, … patent law
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Another intellectual property issue involving a color
by Hovey Williams October 8, 2018We recently talked about a unique type of trademark based on the senses such as sound, scent and color. As we wrote, these … patent law
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