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Basics Of US Patent Law
The US Patent Law is based on the utilitarian reasoning, which is to promote the progress of science and useful arts in general public interest. An inventor gives an invention to the public and gets exclusive rights over it for a limited period of time. By granting exclusive rights to inventors for a limited period of time, the patent law provides incentive to invent, invest, design around and disclose which in turn encourages progress of science and technology.
Geeta Singh
Why A Patent Lawyer Can Be An Inventor's Best Friend
Some may think that brilliant men like Thomas Edison and Nicolai Tesla are rare these days but I know better. As a matter of fact I have a friend who is a certifiable genius inventor, inventing things like an engine that runs on tap water and a device that increases gas mileage by nearly 40 percent.
Gregg Hall
Intellectual Property Law – Patent Infringement - Patent Law – Amendments Disallowed
Patent case. The claimant in the case of LG Phillips Co Ltd v Tatung (UK) Ltd and Others [2006], held a UK patent for mounting a flat panel display device within a two-part housing, which could be incorporated into products such as laptops or free standing computer monitors. The patent was principally directed at LCD displays for laptops. The claimant brought proceedings against three defendants in the patent county court. It was alleged that the defendants had infringed the patent...
Rosanna Cooper
Working With A Patent Attorney
This article provides useful tips to aspiring inventors about the things to look for while hiring a patent attorney or a patent lawyer.
Sujith Pillai
Intellectual Property Law – Patent Law – Invalidity for Obviousness
Patent Law case. The case of Conor Medsystems Inc v Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc and Another [2007], concerned a patent for a medical device used in operations. The defendants owned a European patent for a device called a 'stent' used in coronary angioplasty. The 'stent' is inserted into a diseased artery during the procedure to keep the artery open. The claims in the patent concerned a 'stent' coated with a polymer loaded with the drug taxol. This drug inhibited the...
Rosanna Cooper
Commercial Litigation - Patent Infringement in the UK by Defendant
The case of Celem SA and Another v Alcon Electronics PVT Ltd [2006] concerned jurisdictional issues relating to patent infringement. The claimant companies were engaged in the manufacture of components for the electrical induction heating market, and were the holders of a European patent in relation to certain capacitors.
Rosanna Cooper
Patent Ruling Turns an 'About' Face
What is the meaning of the word "about" when used in a patent? The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals confronted that elusive question in a recent dispute between two pharmaceutical manufacturers and expert testimony proved important in finding the answer.
Robert Ambrogi
Patents In India - Interpreting The Claim Language
To get acquainted with the patent claim drafting is a difficult task and the general trend prevailing during the examination process and the court's observation has to be analyzed and understood before one start writing claims for a patent.
Meerza Zaheer
Protecting Your New Invention
Have an Idea for a New Invention? Don't get your idea stolen. Tips to keeping your new ideas safe from information theft for those who want to protect their invention.
Gage Killian
