Identical Inventor Required to Exclude Prior Art
MERCK SERONO S.A. v. HOPEWELL PHARMA VENTURES, INC. Before Hughes, Linn, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: An earlier reference is available as prior art...
Aerospace IP Strategy in View of Recent U.S. Patent Office Updates
Aerospace technology companies often decide between patenting an innovation or keeping it as a trade secret. Typically, the analysis involves comparing the potential strength of patent protection that is likely...
Ted Cannon Quoted in IAM Article on USPTO Director Squires’ First Director Review Decision
In the IAM article “Squires Shakes Things Up at PTAB in First Director Review Grant,” Ted Cannon discussed USPTO Director John Squires’ decision that could have an impact on the role...