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Today on IPWatchdog, Eileen McDermott wrote: This year has brought change and disruption across the board, and that certainly holds true in the realm of intellectual property. With a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director in Office, and a new presidential administration pulling the strings, has come significant change. While many welcome the shake-up, others view this rapid shift as a challenge, and that is reflected in the comments below. However, one common thread seems to run through most submissions we received this year, and that is that IP practitioners are thankful for the companionship they’ve found in the IP bar and the fellowship they feel towards their colleagues. The post Giving Thanks in 2025: What IP Practitioners are Grateful for This Year appeared first on IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law .

Today on IPWatchdog, Rose Esfandiari wrote: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a joint public interest comment with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Tuesday, arguing that the strong enforcement of valid patent rights best serves the public interest. The filing, in the context of an ITC investigation into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, asserts that exclusion orders should be the presumptive remedy for infringement. The post USPTO and DOJ Warn Against Using Public Interest as Barrier to Patent Enforcement at ITC appeared first on IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law .

Today on IPWatchdog, Eileen McDermott wrote: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rescinded its AI Inventorship guidance issued in February 2024 under the previous USPTO administration and published new guidance emphasizing that the Pannu factors for joint inventorship do not apply in the context of an AI invention involving a single inventor. The guidance issued on February 13, 2024, under previous USPTO Director Kathi Vidal discussed the relevance of the three-part test articulated in Pannu v. Iolab Corp. in determining inventorship in the context of AI-assisted inventions. The post USPTO Issues New AI Inventorship Guidance, Snubs Vidal’s Approach appeared first on IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law .

Today on IPWatchdog, Kathryn Vatt wrote: Every November, we gather around tables filled with the fruits of hard work and gratitude. It’s a season that reminds us to pause and appreciate not only what we’ve built, but also the unseen effort and foresight that made it possible. In innovation, that same kind of gratitude is found in something often overlooked but profoundly important: Freedom to Operate (FTO). Most founders understand the excitement of being patent pending. But few truly grasp what it means to be free to operate. The two are not the same. The post Gratitude in Motion: Why Freedom to Operate Is the True Blessing of Innovation appeared first on IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law .

Super Early-Bird pricing for IPWatchdog LIVE 2026 ends on November 30. Don't miss out! Get your ticket now and join us for our 6th annual IPWatchdog LIVE conference, March 22-24, 2026, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View hotel in Arlington, VA. https://lnkd.in/eh-Pefyv #IPWatchdog #GeneQuinn #IP #IntellectualProperty #IPWLIVE2026 #IPWatchdogLIVE #LIVE2026 Gene Quinn

Today on IPWatchdog, Rose Esfandiari wrote: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Tuesday issued a precedential decision in EscapeX IP, LLC v. Google LLC, affirming a district court’s award of more than $250,000 in attorneys’ fees to Google. The ruling found that EscapeX IP, LLC had pursued a “frivolous” patent infringement lawsuit against Google LLC and that its attorneys had acted recklessly in prolonging the litigation. The post CAFC Affirms Attorneys’ Fees Award for Google Due to Frivolous Nature of Suit appeared first on IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law .

Today on IPWatchdog, Eileen McDermott wrote: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Tuesday issued a precedential decision affirming a district court decision that found claims of MediaPointe, Inc.’s patents for internet streaming technology either invalid as indefinite or not infringed. The decision was authored by Judge Taranto. Akamai Technologies, Inc. sued MediaPointe in 2022, seeking a declaratory judgment of non-infringement of MediaPointe’s U.S. Patent No. 8,559,426 and its child, U.S. Patent No. 9,426,195. MediaPointe counterclaimed for infringement of both patents and Akamai counterclaimed for judgment of invalidity of all claims of both patents. The post Federal Circuit Affirms Win for Akamai Invalidating Streaming Patent Claims appeared first on IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law .

With rising RCE fees and new limits on examiner interviews, waiting until the end of prosecution to consider an appeal is no longer a smart strategy; it’s an expensive one. Many attorneys still view appeals as a last resort, but the data shows that early, informed appeals can often lead to faster resolutions, lower costs, and better outcomes. Join Francesca Cruz, Clint Mehall, Bryan Walker, and Gene Quinn at 12 PM ET on Thursday, December 4, as they discuss why the “just one more round” mindset persists and what really drives the decision to keep prosecuting versus appealing. We’ll explore how client expectations, perceived costs, and long-standing habits shape those choices, and how the realities of today’s USPTO are forcing a rethink. https://lnkd.in/e5kwDbni #IPWatchdog #GeneQuinn #webinar #webinars #patent #patents #patentprosecution

Today on IPWatchdog, Gene Quinn wrote: This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed, we feature a panel discussion that took place on October 27 as a part of our annual life sciences program. Initially styled as a conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming life sciences, it became quickly apparent that the conversation was not going to be limited to the life sciences sector. Instead the discussion evolved into a robust discussion about data risk and intellectual property, focusing on what every innovative company should have front of mind when considering the adoption of AI tools. The post AI, IP and Data Risk: Responsibly Adopting AI While Safeguarding IP | <i>IPWatchdog Unleashed</i> appeared first on IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law .

Join us on Tuesday, December 2, at 12 PM ET, for a discussion about what AI can do for patent practitioners, and how Generative AI is literally transforming every stage of patent prosecution — from drafting and prior art search to office action responses. Moderated by Gene Quinn, this panel conversation will feature leading patent professionals who are using patent-specific AI tools today. Samir Raiyani, John Laurence, and Elizabeth Shipsides will share how they use AI today, lessons they have learned, and how you can and should be more productive and persuasive. https://lnkd.in/ehjzV23G #IPWatchdog #GeneQuinn #webinar #webinars #PatentProsecution #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AItools #GenAI