Avoiding Double Patenting Issues: A Practical Guide for Corporate IP Managers
Practical guidance on resolving statutory and obviousness-type double patenting rejections, filing terminal disclaimers, and managing ODP portfolio risk.
What Can You Actually Patent? A Clear Guide to 35 U.S.C. 101
A clear guide to patentable subject matter under 35 U.S.C. 101 — the four statutory categories, the three judicial exceptions, the Alice/Mayo framework, and drafting strategies that reduce eligibility risk.
When Does Prior Art Not Count? Understanding Joint Research Agreements Under 103(c)
Learn how 35 U.S.C. § 103(c) disqualifies prior art through common ownership and Joint Research Agreements. Plain-English guide with prosecution strategies.
How Examiners Prove Obviousness: Understanding Prima Facie Cases with MPEP 2143
How examiners prove obviousness under MPEP 2143. All seven KSR rationales, evidentiary standards, and strategies to rebut § 103 rejections.
Inventorship vs. Ownership: The Critical Distinction That Could Cost You Your Patent
Learn the critical difference between patent inventorship and ownership. Discover who qualifies as an inventor, who controls patent rights, and how to avoid costly disputes.
The ‘Obviousness’ Hurdle: How to Prove Your Invention Isn’t Obvious (35 U.S.C. 103)
Learn how to overcome a 35 USC 103 obviousness rejection with proven strategies: teaching away arguments, secondary considerations, Graham factors analysis, and challenging hindsight bias.
Terminal Disclaimer Patent Strategy: What You Need to Know and When to File
Learn terminal disclaimer patent strategy from IP experts. Understand term sacrifice, common ownership requirements, and how to protect portfolio value through M&A.
Ex Parte Reexamination Process: Your Strategic Alternative to IPR in 2025
Discover how the ex parte reexamination process offers 80% cost savings versus IPR with no deadlines or estoppel. Learn filing strategies, requirements, and success tactics for patent challenges.
Explaining MPEP 2106: The Patent Eligibility Framework
Demystifying MPEP 2106: A comprehensive guide to understanding patent subject matter eligibility. Learn key concepts and recent updates in patent law.
Intentional vs. Unintentional Abandonment: When Is It Possible To Assert “Expired Due to Fees” Patent?
Learn how to assert expired due to fees patent cases, and the key differences between intentional abandonment and unintentional abandonment.
