by BDL | Mar 29, 2021 | intellectual property laws, patent, Patent Challenge Series, patent laws
Unlike a Third-Party Pre-Issuance Submission, a Post Grant Review (PGR) may be instituted within a nine-month window after a patent is granted. A PGR is conducted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and can be requested based on any ground related to patent...
by BDL | Mar 22, 2021 | intellectual property laws, patent, Patent Challenge Series, patent laws
As a competitor, it can be disheartening to come across a patent or patent application that could impact your intellectual property rights. One way to prevent conflict with a potentially troublesome patent application is to file a third-party pre-issuance...
by BDL | Mar 15, 2021 | intellectual property laws, patent, patent laws
When filing for a patent it is important for inventors to understand the process so as to know what to expect upon filing. While the road to acceptance can take some time, obtaining a patent is the first step towards protecting and monetizing all the hard work put...
by BDL | Mar 9, 2021 | copyright, copyright laws, intellectual property laws
A copyright is a form of protection granted for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. These types of works include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Examples of copyrightable works are songs, movies, computer software,...