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Wacky Patents 2 – Ouija Board

The post examines the patent history of the Ouija board, focusing on US Patent 446054 and its unique route to registration. It provides a factual, legal perspective on how the invention was defined and received in the late nineteenth century.

Salient Features of the US Patent Reform Act 2011

The US Patent Reform Act 2011 brings major changes to US patent law, notably shifting to a first-inventor-to-file system and revising patent challenge procedures. It addresses business method patents, fee-setting, and litigation aspects, with important implications for inventors and enterprises.

Can there be a Patent for a Method of Patent Trolling?

This post explores whether patent trolling itself can be patented, focusing on a recent USPTO application. It provides a structured legal analysis of the patentability of business methods and the implications for intellectual property law.

Re-Classifying Patent Search- Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

This post reviews the development of the Cooperative Patent Classification system by the EPO and USPTO to streamline patent classification globally. It addresses the challenges of using multiple systems and the anticipated benefits of CPC in patent searches.

Patent Term Extension, Dog ate my Homework Act

This post evaluates the impact of the proposed Dog ate my Homework Act on patent term extension deadlines at the USPTO. It focuses on deadline miscalculations in pharmaceutical patents and the possible benefits and fairness of a grace period for missed PTE requests.

Final Rules For Administrative Trials Published

The USPTO has published final rules for administrative trials under the America Invents Act. These rules detail the procedures for inter partes review, post-grant review, and business method patent review, aiming to streamline patent challenges and enhance system efficiency.

Man Tried To Patent Godly Powers!

Christopher Anthony Roller filed a US patent application for godly powers, seeking exclusive rights to their use and financial benefits. The USPTO rejected the claims on legal and technical grounds, leading to the application’s abandonment.

Patent statistics, US PTAB upholds Motorola’s patents, Nvidia accused of patent infringement and more

The post covers Indian patent statistics, recent grant and publication data, and notable design registrations. It also analyses major international patent news, including Motorola’s PTAB case, Nvidia’s infringement allegations, and global IP initiatives.

Patent Trolling : Can’t Live With, Can’t Live Without!

This article analyses patent trolling with a focus on the RIM v. NTP case and the difficulties innovators face in patent litigation. It highlights how procedural gaps between courts and patent offices enable trolls to exploit the patent system.

Indian Patent Statistics, Interesting inventions, Comprehensive e-filing system for Design filing, Apple v. WiLAN, Qualcomm v. Apple in Germany, USPTO issues revised subject matter eligibility guidance

The post analyses Indian patent statistics and recent innovations, with updates on design e-filing and international patent disputes. It also covers revised USPTO eligibility guidance and EPO appointments, offering a structured legal perspective.