Takeaway: Former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director negatively reacted to President Biden’s draft policy that would limit injunctions in cases involving standard essential patents (SEPs).

The former USPTO director, Andrei Iancu, mentioned a “huge shift” in recent years involving more pressure from implementers of standard essential patents (SEPs) over innovators that he said has disrupt the U.S. patent system balance. Iancu mentioned that the Trump administration policy position treated SEPs like any other patent and called the current administration’s proposal of singling out one type ...

Takeaway: The voluntary dismissal of Nikola and Tesla in their IP battle signifies that not every IP battle is worth fighting in court.

Takeaway: It is more important than ever to review patent applications during research and development to ensure that the key invention is fully covered.

Takeaway: Successful products will always have copycats, so it is important to always protect your intellectual property and be on the hunt for alleged infringers.

Cislo & Thomas LLP client Dr. Sabine Hazan, CEO of Progenabiome and Ventura County-based gastroenterologist, has been dedicated to fighting COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. Dr. Hazan conducted a number of FDA clinical trials showing the efficacy of her unique medications to successfully treat COVID-19. Dr. Hazan and her team’s hard work has paid off, as they have been granted U.S. Patent No. 11,166,971 for “Methods of Treating COVID-19 Infection,” along with many other patents pending.

Patent Attorney Katherine Sales, who helped Dr. Hazan with this filing, says, “I am so honored to be working...

The USPTO finalizes rules of those who can take the patent bar examination and practice before the U.S. Patent Office, specifically by expanding the list of accepted degrees or additional necessary training requirements.

Takeaway: Plaintiffs of patent infringement cases should take careful notice of the allegations in their complaint. Be sure to raise enough factual allegations so the case will not be dismissed.

Takeaway: From now until September 7, the USPTO wants to hear public comments towards improving patent eligibility and its impact on innovation.

Takeaway: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reaches new milestone in American innovation and ingenuity.

Takeaway: Even the largest companies are susceptible to trade secret theft, so take the careful and necessary steps to protect your intellectual property.