The amount of money companies are prepared to invest on protecting their intellectual property is a fairly good litmus test for the state of the economy. There is concern that the current depression in the economy is showing no sign of improving. In a recent article by the Economist Magazine, the number of patent applications Read more about The Times They Are A’Changing[…]
Did the America Invents Act of 2011 kill “false marking” claims for relief? Yes and no, but, mostly, yes. It is now primarily the Federal government’s responsibility to protect consumers from false claims of patent protection. Wish us the best of luck. 35 U.S.C. 292 provided: “Whoever, without the consent of the patentee, marks upon, Read more about Did the America Invents Act of 2011 Kill “False Marking” Claims for Relief?[…]
Is innovation being stifled by current policies? Having practiced intellectual property law for more than 25 years, I’ve had the singular honor of witnessing American innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial energy signal the end of every economic down turn. All those unemployed and under employed workers, having a little time and inspiration, innovate and develop new Read more about Is Innovation Being Stifled[…]