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By Christopher Hall
Here is a technique for rapidly drafting claims, for a patent application. This is a brainstorming mechanism that works for one person, or... Read More »
Inventions directed to “pure software” have arguably had the most difficult time surviving Alice challenges. Software is often characterized as an... Read More »
The doctrine of definiteness requires a patent to clearly state what the inventor considers to be their invention. Of course, the PTAB interprets various claim terms... Read More »
Before returning to private practice, I practiced patent law in-house at two companies: first at a battery company, and then at an oil company. I’ve sat... Read More »
Patent attorneys are often asked the question: “Is my idea patentable?” Often the idea is related to software or business methods. Well-known business... Read More »
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Curtis LeeMr. Kim: Do you think the drastic changes seen post-Alice with respect to software and business-method patents are an overall benefit to pure innovators and small business entities?
Oct 13, 2016
Polaroid v. Kodak, concluded in 1991 after 15 years, was the first “billion dollar” patent damages award ($909 million). Until this year, it... Read More »
Snaking a catheter through an artery in your groin and up to your heart might not sound like “fun” but when compared to open-heart surgery you have to ask ... Read More »
Ever wanted to take a picture or know more about something but have been too lazy to pull out your smartphone or tablet? Well, the MIT project EyeRing hopes to solve... Read More »
A wristwatch-like device that measures a person’s “bioimpedance” helps nurses and doctors
keep patient’s identity straight. Developed by... Read More »
As if Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook don’t have enough problems, Facebook’s being sued.
The patent infringement suit filed by Software Rights... Read More »
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Ray Van DykeYou gloss over patent law principles and assume much. Where a company takes another company's patented technology and is sued, then if that taking is shown, if that taking is egregious, and if the judge/jury thinks an example should be made, then the judge/jury MAY award enhanced damages. If the "taking" is accidental, then enhanced damages are normally not awarded.
Aug 13, 2012
Ray Van DykeSoftware patents are very important to many American companies. The reason we have controversy on software patents is these are fairly new. Plastics, sewing and other technologies that were cutting edge years ago have similar controversies. The patent system is rigorous and questionable patents can be invalidated either in court or at the Patent Office.
Aug 13, 2012
Researchers at the Riken Advanced Science Institute have created a new transistor that may help bring innovative solutions into our daily lives. This device uses the... Read More »
A new device uses music to help the visually impaired “see.” The EyeMusic is a sensory substitution device (SSD) that was developed for the purpose of not ... Read More »
A novel lab-on-a-chip technology successfully measures trace amounts of contaminants in the air. A team from the University of Michigan was contracted by the Department... Read More »
A research team from the University of North Carolina is the first in the US to use a novel FDA-approved device to treat a complex abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA... Read More »
Students at the University of Houston have engineered the concept and prototype for MyVoice, a device that reads sign language and translates its gestures into... Read More »
Diagnosing diseases such as HIV and leukemia could soon be as simple as screening cells using an inexpensive, portable device. The new chip can focus cells into a... Read More »
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Daniel PorterI bet flow cytometry could be a useful technique in a variety of fields -- could they possibly implement a single FC device for a variety of applications?
May 30, 2012
Aurora SterlingI don't see why not. Seems like it would be fairly straightforward to adapt this for other uses.
May 30, 2012
A new device could makes trips to the doctor’s office less painful -- especially for those who squirm at the sight of needles. Using a high-pressure jet, a new... Read More »
A new device could test blood without a needle and eliminate the long wait-time for results. The optical microscope provides high-resolution images of individual... Read More »
Clinical data from two studies show promising results of a new device for treating patients with ischemic heart failure. The catheter-based Parachute... Read More »
Researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway have found that a simple electronic application may help those suffering from schizophrenia. One of the most common... Read More »