
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.

Practical guidance on resolving statutory and obviousness-type double patenting rejections, filing terminal disclaimers, and managing ODP portfolio risk.

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.

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 under MPEP 2143. All seven KSR rationales, evidentiary standards, and strategies to rebut § 103 rejections.

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.

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.


For decades, technology experts have been saying that innovation is accelerating. They have the data to prove it. In order to create a great invention in this environment, it’s vital to know what’s going on around you.

If you’re reading this article, you might be worried about protecting an invention or an idea that’s currently making its way through the patent process. Or, you might be wondering how exactly the patent process works, and what sort of protections you might be able to expect along the way. Fear not, this blog has got you covered.

Over 50,000 patents expire every year in the United States alone—each a potential goldmine for savvy entrepreneurs and R&D professionals. Imagine gaining immediate access to cutting-edge technology and proven innovations without spending millions on research and development.
The Adibi IP Group has built a team of motivated patent law experts working with some of the most innovative entrepreneurs and businesses in the country. We help inventors at all levels, from founders, to engineering teams, PE funds, and executives, achieve outsized returns from their IP. Connect today and learn why groundbreaking companies across the world trust us.
The Adibi IP Group has built a team of motivated patent law experts working with some of the most innovative entrepreneurs and businesses in the country. We help inventors at all levels, from founders, to engineering teams, PE funds, and executives, achieve outsized returns from their IP. Connect today and learn why groundbreaking companies across the world trust us.
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