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April 29, 2021 | By Gene M. Garner II | An Nguyen
Posted in: S&H IP Blog | USPTO News

USPTO Year in Review – 2020 Trademark Trends

In February 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark office (“USPTO”) released its annual Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2020. Overall, the report showed an increase in U.S. trademark application filings in fiscal year 2020 but a slight decrease in trademark renewals compared to fiscal year 2019. U.S. […]

April 29, 2021 | By Gene M. Garner II | An Nguyen
Posted in: S&H IP Blog | USPTO News

USPTO Year in Review – 2020 Patent Trends

In February 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark office (“USPTO”) released its annual Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2020. Overall, the report showed a slight decrease in U.S. patent application filings in fiscal year 2020 but an increase in patent issuances across utility, design, and plant applications […]

April 28, 2021 | By S&H
Posted in: S&H IP Blog | U.S. Court of Appeals For The Federal Circuit

Infinity Computer Products, Inc. v. Oki Data Americas, Inc – Arguing Your Way to Indefiniteness

In Infinity Computer Products, Inc. v. Oki Data Americas, Inc. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision to invalidate US Patent. No. 6,894,811 (‘811) and three other related patents due to indefiniteness. Patent 6,894,811: Patent ‘811 was directed to “using a fax machine […]

April 28, 2021 | By Mehdi D. Sheikerz
Posted in: S&H IP Blog | U.S. Court of Appeals For The Federal Circuit

“AT LEAST ONE …” – The Trend to Clarify Ambiguities

Claim definiteness is increasingly playing a more critical role in claim construction, considering the scrutiny afforded petitioners in inter-partes examination proceedings (IPRs) challenging validity of patents before the USPTO. Even though indefiniteness is not a basis to institute an IPR, claim indefiniteness can cause claim construction confusion. The trend to […]

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