Inter Partes Review Challenged at the Supreme Court
The old adage in patent law has always been that “patents are presumed valid.” This gives patent owners and industry confidence as to the ownership of technology. However, in recent years, the prevalence of inter partes reviews (IPR) has put the adage in doubt. The… Read More
Q&A: Obtaining a Patent
After investing in research and development, companies often debate when and how to file a patent application on their new technology. Although every company and technology is unique, these are common guidelines to help companies decide what is best in their situation. Q: How do… Read More
The Portland Rock Band That Could Change Trademark Law Forever
Supermarket tabloids love to report on the legal battles of musicians: from Michael Jackson’s trial on charges of sexual abuse, to Britney Spears’ conservatorship, to Justin Bieber’s DUI, the more salacious the story, the better. Even the more reputable news outlets get in on the… Read More
The Olympics, Usain Bolt, and Intellectual Property Law
With the Olympics in Rio, we all enjoy watching the competition, the fanfare and the joy when an Olympian wins gold. As I sit watching Usain Bolt cast his “Lightning Bolt” signature pose after winning yet another gold medal, the intellectual property attorney in me… Read More