Don’t miss this three-part webinar series featuring representatives from the USPTO on what SMBs need to know to protect their intellectual propertySmall and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the backbone of the U.S. economy’s growth and job creation. While many factors play an important role in the success of SMBs, securing and [...]
After years of scheduling issues and a global pandemic, 2023 will forever be marked as the year I was finally able to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and, boy, was it worth the wait. Not only is CES a great place to see our global member [...]
In June, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal issued a new guidance memorandum on interim procedures for discretionary denials in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) post-grant proceedings (“Interim Procedures”). The memorandum addresses the availability for PTAB judges to deny patent challenges when the same [...]
ACT | The App Association members compete and innovate across the consumer and enterprise landscapes and invest heavily in their intellectual property (IP). Not only because it is the lifeblood of their products and our industry at large, but also because it represents their innovative drive, hard work, and dedication [...]