Webinar to Explore IP Issues in COVID-19 Drug Repurposing
IPWatchdog event examines legal and policy hurdles for repurposing drugs and scaling diagnostics during the pandemic.
Law & Policy
AI regulation, litigation, copyright and IP, and privacy law.
From 'Patent Troll' to 'Elf': A Proposed Rebrand
An IPWatchdog essay argues that the pejorative 'patent troll' label, coined at Intel in the 1990s, should give way to a more constructive 'elf' framing.
Webinar to Cover AI Best Practices for Patent Drafting
IPWatchdog is hosting a webinar on using AI to turn scattered ideas into stronger patent applications.
Trump Administration Retains NIH Licensing Guidelines, Weighs Royalty Seizure
The administration is keeping contested NIH licensing terms while a Commerce official proposes taking half of academic royalties, alarming university innovators.
Experts Warn UKIPO to Preserve Arm's-Length SEP Licensing
A coalition of 25 IP and competition experts cautioned the UKIPO that disrupting standard-essential patent licensing could harm global device markets.
Federal Circuit: Patent Eligibility Can Be a Factual Question
The ruling in Berkheimer v. HP makes it harder for infringers to win early summary judgment on patent eligibility.
House IP Counsel Says PERA Companion Bill Coming Soon
A House counterpart to the Senate's patent eligibility reform bill is expected, according to the Judiciary Committee's top IP counsel.
Refiling Provisional Patent Applications: Key Considerations for Inventors
IPWatchdog explains the complexities of refiling provisional patent applications with the USPTO, a common question among independent inventors.
CES Hoverboard Raid Shows Patents as Startup Lever, IPWatchdog Says
A patent-focused analysis frames the CES hoverboard raid as a win for enforcement, citing the OneWheel's early Kickstarter success.
Marilyn Monroe Estate Sues Lingerie Firm Over Unauthorized Use of Marks
The estate's trademark lawsuit follows a cease-and-desist letter that allegedly failed to stop the unauthorized use.
NO FAKES Act Reintroduced to Protect Voice and Likeness Rights
The bipartisan reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act would create a federal intellectual property right for individuals' voice and likeness, addressing AI-generated fakes.
IPWatchdog: Repeal the America Invents Act to Protect Patent Property Rights
An IPWatchdog column argues that the post-election patent debate misses the point: patents are property, and the AIA's review system undermines that.
Patent Roundup: IP Investments Accused of Coordinated Campaign, Albright Nixes WSOU Patent
A busy week of patent filings saw new allegations of coordinated litigation, a key patent cancellation, and a fresh Magnetar entity.
Acer's Supreme Court Petition Accuses CAFC of Defying Precedent
A new petition in Acer v. Intellisoft argues the Federal Circuit has repeatedly ignored Supreme Court precedent and the district court's factual findings, urging the justices to step in.
US Tops IP Index, but Iancu Reforms Need Court and Congress Support
The US ranks first in the Chamber's IP index, but the sustainability of recent pro-patent reforms depends on courts and lawmakers, not just the USPTO.
White Stripes Sue Trump Campaign Over Copyright
The White Stripes' new lawsuit adds to a growing list of musicians accusing the Trump campaign of unauthorized use of their songs.
What a US Patent Really Costs: Ballpark Estimates
Patent costs vary widely by technology, but rough estimates can help inventors budget.
Patent Marking: A Statutory Notice That Matters
A new Patently Strategic Podcast episode explains why the patent numbers printed on physical products are a legal requirement, not decoration.