Artificial Intelligence in Patent Drafting

Artificial intelligence continues to become more integrated into processes and systems of all kinds. The proliferation and refinement of artificial intelligence large language models and use thereof has allowed for additional uses of such models, including in the...

Counterfeit Titanium May Signal Safety Problems for Aviation and Aerospace Industries

Professionals in the aviation and aerospace industries are increasingly concerned that the cause of recent safety issues are a result of counterfeit titanium components. What is Titanium? Titanium is a chemical element that when alloyed with another metal like steel...

Recent Federal Court Ruling Puts Amazon’s APEX Program in the Spotlight

The Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program is touted as a speedy, low-cost way to determine if products sold on Amazon.com infringe on any patents. It’s a major advantage for someone claiming that a product infringes on their patent because APEX can deal with...

USPTO Proposes Increased Fees for 2025: Taking Public Comments Through June 3

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed new patent fees for 2025, which will include significantly increased fees in most cases, and is soliciting written comments from the public before June 3, 2024. Authorized to propose new fees under the...

Copycat Eye Drops May Cost Less Money But Lead to More Problems

Eye redness can usually be remedied easily with over the counter (OTC) eye drops, but there’s concerning news about copycat eye drops that could cause eye irritation, an infection or ultimately cost people their eyesight. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...

Facebook’s Change to Meta Provides Cautionary Tale for Companies Seeking to Rebrand

There are many reasons to rebrand a company. Sometimes a rebrand is undertaken because the company has added – either through a merger or outright acquisition – additional products or services that aren’t reflected in the old brand. Other times, a company may go...