On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Patent Law
As an inventor in North Carolina, you likely have numerous questions about patenting your idea or creation. When is the right time to file for a patent? Are there some things you should prioritize when it comes to patenting? Do some inventions not require patents at...
by williampagan | Jan 9, 2020 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law
Printed publications often are the best source of evidence that a patent claim is invalid. For example, textbooks, technical specifications, whitepapers, and even comments posted in an online forum can include details that provide one or more grounds under 35 U.S.C....
On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Nov 14, 2019 | Patent Law
Patents protect your business’s intellectual property and ensure competitors can’t profit off your ideas and concepts. Obtaining a patent can seem like an intimidating process, as there are many steps and procedures business owners must perform to properly...
by kristasaumby | Sep 24, 2019 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law, Podcast
The latest episode of Patent News Podcast is available. On July 12, 2019, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion from an appeal of a decision from the District of Delaware addressing patentable subject matter under section 101, claim construction,...
by kristasaumby | Sep 17, 2019 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law, Podcast
After a brief hiatus, the latest episode of Patent News Podcast is up. In two precedential opinions, the Federal Circuit addressed issues regarding written description and jurisdiction. Patent News Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify,...
On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Sep 6, 2019 | Patent Law
3D printing is quickly becoming more accessible and affordable. As more businesses and households purchase 3D printers, patent laws face a challenge. The existing laws are not prepared for 3D printing issues. For individuals and businesses in North Carolina, patent...
by williampagan | Aug 22, 2019 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law
The Federal Circuit recently held in Chamberlain Group, Inc. v. Techtronic Industries Co. that the “movable barrier operator” claimed in Chamberlain’s U.S. Patent 7,224,275 is invalid as being directed to a patent ineligible abstract idea. ...
On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Aug 12, 2019 | Patent Law
You have a patent in mind that you would like to file in North Carolina. As a small business owner, you may not have access to the same financial resources as a bigger business. Turning to these tips from Fit Small Business, you can save on the cost of filing a...
by kristasaumby | Aug 7, 2019 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law, Podcast
The latest episode from Patent News Podcast is up. In three precedential opinions, the court addressed reissue claims and written description, lack of enablement, and improper venue along with Attorneys fees and costs. Patent News Podcast is available...
by kristasaumby | Jul 22, 2019 | Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Law, Podcast
The latest episode from Patent News Podcast is up. In a 7-5 split, the Federal Circuit denied an en banc rehearing of Athena Diagnostics v. Mayo regarding questions of 101 and patentability of medical diagnostic claims under the current Alice/Mayo test and the...
