MedCo v. Hospira—Federal Circuit Guidance on What Constitutes a “Sale” under § 102(b)
On July 11, 2016, the Federal Circuit issued a unanimous decision, which addressed what constitutes a “sale” for the purposes of the “on sale” bar to…
Patent of the Day: Automatic Navigational Director
On this day in 1948 Robert E. Jasperson was granted the patent for Automatic Navigational Director. U.S. Patent No. 2,444,933. This invention…
USPTO Launches New Post-Prosecution Pilot Program
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a new Post-Prosecution Pilot (P3) on July 11, 2016. According to the USPTO, P3 was…
How Does BREXIT Impact the European Patent Landscape
On June 23, 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). There is little doubt that Great Britain’s choice to leave the EU (BREXIT) will…
Patent of the Day: Aerodrome
On this day in 1911 James Travis was granted the patent for Aerodrome. U.S. Patent No. 997,521. One object of this invention is to provide elevating…
Patent of the Day: Portable Hydraulic Press
On this day in 1851 Richard Dudgeon was granted the patent for Portable Hydraulic Press. U.S. Patent No. 8,203. This press is to the eye a simple…
Patent of the Day: Rocket Apparatus
On this day in 1914 Robert H. Goddard was granted the patent for Rocket Apparatus. U.S. Patent No. 1,102,653. This invention relates to a rocket…
Decision in Rapid Litigation Management LTD v. Cellzdirect, Inc.
A decision was issued on July 6, 2016 by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in Rapid Litigation Management LTD v.…
Patent of the Day: Potato Picker
On this day in 1926 John H. Herald was granted the patent for Potato Picker. U.S. Patent No. 1,591,824. The object of this invention is the provision…
Yahoo to line up bids for 3,000 patents
Yahoo is touting nearly 3,000 patents in an auction that is estimated to bring in over $1 billion to the company that has yet to turn itself around…
Patent of the Day: Electric Shaver with Vibratory Shaving Units
On this day in 1952, the patent application for Electric Shaver with Vibratory Shaving Units was filed. U.S. Patent No. 2,675,614.
Patent of the Day: Window Air Conditioner
On this day in 1954 Allen Trask was granted the patent for Window Air Conditioner. U.S. Patent No. 2,682,159. A principal object of this invention is…
Patent of the Day: Portable X-Ray Apparatus
On this day in 1926 Wilhelm Falkenberg was granted the patent for Portable X-Ray Apparatus. U.S. Patent No. 1,590,929. The object of this invention…
Ed Sheeran Faces Copyright Lawsuit
Ed Sheeran, popular musician known for chart topping songs Thinking Out Loud, Sing and Photograph is now in the limelight for another reason. Sheeran…
Patent of the Day: Hydrocarbon Furnace
On this day in 1905 George L. Bourne was granted the patent for Hydrocarbon Furnace. U.S. Patent No. 793,622. This invention relates to novel…
Patent of the Day: Machine for Printing and Embossing Checks
On this day in 1902 Frank H. Cottrill was granted the patent application for Machine for Printing and Embossing Checks. U.S. Patent No. 703,335. This…
Halo v. Pulse Decision
The Supreme Court issued a significant, unanimous, decision in the case of Halo v. Pulse – vacated and remanded the Federal Circuit’s limits to…
Patent of the Day: Ice Rink Resurfacing Machine (Zamboni)
On this day in 1953, F.J. Zamboni was granted the patent for Ice Rink Resurfacing Machine. U.S. Patent No. 2,642,679.
Supreme Court Ruling in Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC v. Lee
On April 25, 2016, oral arguments for Cuozzo Speed Technologies v. Lee were heard by the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS). One of the primary…