Patent LawJuly 31, 2026The Difference Between Novelty and Patentability Searches
Comprehensive patentability search is more effective than a basic novelty search to answer the questions that matter before investing in a patent application
Patent LawJuly 31, 2026Overcoming Section 101 Rejections for Software and AI Inventions
The best time to address Section 101 is before the application is filed. When a rejection does arise, we use the application’s own technical disclosure, the claim language, current USPTO guidance, and examiner interviews to present the invention in a practical and focused way.
Patent LawOctober 13, 2025Machine Learning and Patent-Ineligibility
The Federal Circuit held in Recentive Analytics v. Fox Corp. that applications of generic machine learning techniques in a particular environment are patent-ineligible under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
Patent LawAugust 6, 2025USPTO Issues Reminder on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility: Key Takeaways for Software and AI Innovators
The USPTO issued a memorandum addressing evaluation of subject matter eligibility under § 101 for software-related inventions, including AI and Machine Learning.
Patent LawJuly 21, 2025The End of the Rosen-Durling Test for Design Patent Obviousness
In LKQ Corp. v. GM, the Federal Circuit overruled the longstanding Rosen-Durling test, devising a new standard for design patent obviousness closer to KSR.
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