Invention Inventor Patent Prosecution Reference 
Patently-O
JULY 28, 2021
Most patents involve two or more joint inventors who all claim to have contributed significantly to the invention. Conception is typically referred to as a mental act. The MPEP, for example, includes a statement in all-caps that “CONCEPTION MUST BE DONE IN THE MIND OF THE INVENTOR.” 3d 1365 (Fed.
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 9, 2022
What is at the core of invention? All inventions boil down to applying some natural law , but where is the line between natural law and invention? ” The most recent Supreme Court case which granted certiorari with regard to an “inventive concept” is Alice Corp. By: Banks Griffin. Neapco Holdings LLC.
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Intellectual Property Law Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
During the supplemental examination, Malvern cited seven office action documents from the ’782 patent prosecution in an IDS and introduced two declarations by the co-inventor Rochalski. Specifically, the Federal Circuit considered the plain and ordinary meaning of the term to a skilled artisan at the time of the invention.
Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts
JUNE 14, 2022
When applying for a patent at the USPTO, the applicant must name all inventors of the invention claimed in the patent application. Absent an assignment, each joint inventor may exploit the invention without the permission of, and without accounting to, the other joint inventors. Practice tip.
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 14, 2023
During the supplemental examination, Malvern cited seven office action documents from the ’782 patent prosecution in an IDS and introduced two declarations by the co-inventor Rochalski. Specifically, the Federal Circuit considered the plain and ordinary meaning of the term to a skilled artisan at the time of the invention.
SpicyIP
APRIL 3, 2024
Concerns Expressed by the Delhi High Court As quick background, an appeal was filed by Man Trucks and Bus SA against the Controller’s order dated March 18, 202, rejecting its patent application for “Particle separator and method for separating particles of an exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine.”
Patent Trademark Blog
APRIL 14, 2022
In other words, examiners will typically reject a utility patent for not being new or unique enough. Even if you think your invention is new, your utility patent app might get rejected for being obvious. Claim amendments may be required to refine your invention so that it’s not so broad. This involves a compromise.
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