The shift in patent law from First-to-Invent to First-to-File came about over a decade ago, but still leaves many inventors scratching their heads. Is First-to-File really as simple as “first come, ...

May 16, 2025 - In 2011, the America Invents Act (AIA) created a system by which litigation defendants, special-interest groups, or any member of the public could challenge the validity of an issued ...

Startups often have a great idea but there is plenty they should know before beginning the US patent process, says Reed Risenmay of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch. I love it when people ask me what I ...

“The factors driving perception that patents have lost their value are certainly relevant and have had a substantial impact on patent litigation [but] none of these factors, alone or in combination, ...

Barnes & Thornburg attorneys Lauren Baker and John W. Cox examine the practical uses, benefits, and challenges of using ...