How to “Fast-Track” a…

How to “Fast-Track” a Patent Appeal

January 17th, 2023
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Floyd Trillis III
The owner of a patent application who is dissatisfied with an Examiner’s rejection may Appeal to the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) for review. The Appeal is reviewed by a “fresh pair of eyes,” namely a panel of three admin… Read More
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Categories: Patents
New “Sequence Listing…

New “Sequence Listing” Standard

September 20th, 2022
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Floyd Trillis III
As of July 1, 2022, Intellectual Property Offices will be enforcing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standard ST.26, which prescribes requirements for the presentation of nucleotide and amino acid sequence listings in patent applic… Read More
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Categories: Patents
Should Your Business Trad…

Should Your Business Trademark A Color?

March 3rd, 2022
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Floyd Trillis III
Brand recognition goes beyond a recognizable word, phrase or logo. The color of a product or service can be as important and, in some instances, even more important. Colors have been increasingly used as trademarks in the marketplace, as they can pro… Read More
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The “Safe Harbor” Pro…

The “Safe Harbor” Provision: An Affirmative Defense to Patent Infringement

January 6th, 2022
Posted By
Floyd Trillis III
Patent law bestows certain exclusive rights to patent owners. For example, under section 271(a) of the Patent Act, patent owners have the exclusive right to make, use, offer to sell, or sell any patented invention within the United States, or import… Read More
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Categories: Patents