In a promising development for software-based inventors, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued a decision that could ease some of the difficulties in securing patents on software inventions. Over the past decade, applications for software patents have faced increasing scrutiny, primarily because of [...]
In a recent opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Court underscored the stringent requirements for securing an "exceptional" case finding under the Patent Act (35 U.S.C. § 285). This finding is crucial as it serves as the predicate for awarding attorneys’ fees to [...]
In a recent decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), two registrations for the mark "SMART LOCK" were removed from the trademark registry due to improperly identified goods in the registration certificates. This proceeding highlights the critical importance of accurately preparing and submitting trademark applications. Below, we [...]
Mark Nielsen is a repeat recipient of a D Magazine award, a third-party recognition based on peer review through a published selection process. The award reflects nominations and evaluations conducted independently by D Magazine and is limited to a small percentage of nominees. This recognition is not a guarantee of results.
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