USPTO Establishes "Pre-Prosecution Pilot"
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has established a pre-application review program to help prospective inventors by providing insight into their potential patent applications. In…
USPTO Establishes New Design Patent Bar
On Wednesday, November 16, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a final rule establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar. Admitted practitioners would be allowed to…
Halloween-Themed Patents: Innovation Meets Spooktacular Fun
Halloween-Themed Patents: Innovation Meets Spooktacular Fun As the season progresses and the leaves change from green to shades of red, orange, and brown anticipation stirs! Decorations adorn lawns,…
Celebrating the 2023 Nobel Prize Winners
Celebrating the 2023 Nobel Prize Winners The Nobel Prizes stand as some of the world’s most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to humanity in various fields. This year's…
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USPTO Update: Proposed Amendment for Design Patent Practitioner Bar
USPTO Update: Proposed Amendment for Design Patent Practitioner Bar The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed an amendment to the rules of practice in patent cases and the…
Supreme Court Decision: Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC.
Supreme Court Decision: Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC. On March 22, 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments to determine how First Amendment trademark principles should…
Patent Marking: When Do Infringement Damages Begin to Accrue?
Ian Sannes is a patent attorney at Suiter Swantz IP. Ian graduated with honors from North Dakota State University, receiving his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and received his Juris Doctor from the…
The U.S. Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative
The U.S. Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative. The U.S. Copyright Office recently launched an initiative to address issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)…
The United States Patent & Trademark Office Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing
The USPTO Announces an Opportunity for Expedited Patent Filing According to a USPTO press release, the agency has launched the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program. This program aims…
Can AI be an Inventor? Thaler v. Vidal
AI Patent Ownership: A Supreme Court Debate In a landmark appeal, the US Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether an Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be an inventor on a patent. This recent…