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Tag: patent infringement

The Case for Allowing AI-Assisted Inventions

April 14, 2023   |   By: Mark Magas   Patentability of AI-assisted Inventions DBL’s Managing Partner Tom Dunlap recently wrote an interesting article about the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) inventorship. Mr. Dunlap detailed the patenting efforts surrounding DABUS, an AI system developed by Dr. Stephen Thaler that autonomously created certain inventions. In Thaler v. Vidal, The Federal… Continue reading The Case for Allowing AI-Assisted Inventions

Navigating Patent Infringement: Do I Need an Attorney?

March 29, 2023   |   By: Tom Dunlap Anyone who makes, uses, offers to sell, or sells any patented invention or imports a patented invention into the United States can be liable for patent infringement under U.S. patent law, codified at 35 U.S.C. § 271. If you discover someone is using your intellectual property without a… Continue reading Navigating Patent Infringement: Do I Need an Attorney?

Supreme Court to Consider Reviewing World Champion Rope Jumper’s Patent Case

We have a fascinating case that is expected to be reviewed by the Supreme Court this month. It involves a jump rope.  The Justices will consider whether to hear Jump Rope Sys., LLC v. Coulter Ventures, LLC, Appeal 22-298, a case involving a Colorado inventor who claimed that a global manufacturer of strength and conditioning… Continue reading Supreme Court to Consider Reviewing World Champion Rope Jumper’s Patent Case

In the News: DBL Partner, Robert Greenspoon, representing Molly Metz, inventor of Revolution Rope

Check out these incredible articles involving our very own Partner, Robert Greenspoon, representing Molly Metz, inventor of Revolution Rope, and the fight to save her patent.     Canceling a Patent Claim February 1, 2023 | Dennis Crouch “The pending case of Jump Rope Systems v. Coulter Ventures is fascinating to me as someone who teaches both… Continue reading In the News: DBL Partner, Robert Greenspoon, representing Molly Metz, inventor of Revolution Rope

Doing a Deal with the Devil – Why Entering into a Patent License Agreement with a Patent Troll MAY Not Be a Sin

By: Daniel Finnegan  [8/26/22] Receiving a patent infringement cease-and-desist letter can be heart-stopping for the uninitiated and a burr in the saddle for even a seasoned business pro. Many cease-and-desist letters frequently come with an “offer” to resolve the dispute by entering into a license agreement with the patent holder. Similarly, for sellers on Amazon®… Continue reading Doing a Deal with the Devil – Why Entering into a Patent License Agreement with a Patent Troll MAY Not Be a Sin

Changes in European Patent Law May Save You Money

By: Anna Kinney   [6/10/22] Patent protection in the European Union (EU) is expensive. An applicant may file a patent application in an individual country, but it is generally more efficient to file through the European Patent Office (EPO) when the applicant wants patent protection in multiple EU countries. The applicant must pay annual renewal… Continue reading Changes in European Patent Law May Save You Money

Has Your Product Been Taken Off Amazon for Patent Infringement: How to Reactivate Your Amazon Listing

By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig  [5/4/22] Has your listing or product been removed from Amazon because someone accused you of infringing their patent or other intellectual property? You may be wondering why how this happened and what can be done. In short, a patent holder became aware of your product on Amazon. They reached out… Continue reading Has Your Product Been Taken Off Amazon for Patent Infringement: How to Reactivate Your Amazon Listing

I Received a “Cease and Desist” Letter – What Should I Do?

By: Tom Dunlap [2/11/22] Receiving a “cease and desist” letter from a lawyer can be stressful and sometimes confusing, and it’s not always clear whether and how a person should respond.  A “cease and desist” letter or “demand” letter is a letter, usually from an attorney, that accuses you of doing something improper or unlawful… Continue reading I Received a “Cease and Desist” Letter – What Should I Do?

Most Notable Patent Decisions in the First Half of 2020

Most Notable Patent Decisions in the First Half of 2020 [July 9, 2020] In the first half of 2020, several notable decisions further shaped the course of patent law, with rulings from the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit impacting PTAB proceedings, as described below: Thryv. Inc. v. Click-to-Call Technologies L.P. (U.S. Supreme Court) In April,… Continue reading Most Notable Patent Decisions in the First Half of 2020

DBL Scores Huge Win. Patent Award Doubled!

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Scores Huge Win as Water Balloon Patent Award is Upped to $24.5 Million Plus Attorneys’ Fees Texas federal judge doubles jury award for toy company case against As-Seen-On-TV giant Telebrands Vienna, VA (March 29, 2019) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a leading corporate and intellectual property law firm with offices across… Continue reading DBL Scores Huge Win. Patent Award Doubled!

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