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Patent Law

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Wacky Patents 1 – Method of Presenting Beer

This post analyses a US patent for a method of presenting beer by chilling the glass below -5 degrees to form beer crystals. It examines the patent’s claims…

Intellepedia · 2 Sep 2019

Claim Drafting – Transitional Phrases

This post analyses transitional phrases in claim drafting, examining their impact on whether a patent claim is open, partially open, or closed. It references key case law and…

Intellepedia · 7 Aug 2019

Abraham Lincoln – the Patent Enthusiast!

Abraham Lincoln, famed for abolishing slavery, was also an inventor and the only US president to hold a patent. His flotation device for boats highlights his interest in…

Intellepedia · 31 Jul 2019

Fly Like Superman

This post examines John Quincy St Clair's patent application for a full body teleportation system. It explores the inventor's experience, the technical claims, and the broader legal implications…

Intellepedia · 28 Jul 2019

Hey Funny Guy, Made of Flakes from the Sky!

The USPTO granted Ignacio Marc Asperas a patent for a snowman construction apparatus, illustrating the breadth of patentable inventions. This post analyses the invention’s details, the patent’s seriousness,…

Intellepedia · 27 Jul 2019