Innovating Barbie: Patents on the Plastic Fashionista
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 17
Before Barbie danced her way onto the silver screen, she graced the pages of less popular media – the Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office, a weekly journal that publishes select portions of patents issued that week.
Ready Attorney One
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 15
The announcement of Apple’s new spatial computing headset (available early 2024) and recent news of an attorney affidavit admitting reliance on a fake court case produced by ChatGPT together conjure a strange mix of reactions.
PATENTS IN RED, WHITE, AND BOOM!
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 14
The development of fireworks dates back over 2,000 years starting with the development of gunpowder in China. Initially, gunpowder was used for medicinal purposes, but its explosive properties were soon recognized, and Chinese innovators began harnessing gunpowder for entertainment, celebrations, and other applications.
Taking Pride in Innovation: LGBTQI+ Scientists and Inventors that Changed the World
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 11
Throughout history, members of the LGBTQI+ community have played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge, engineering groundbreaking inventions, and challenging societal norms. In honor of Pride Month, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of a few LGBTQI+ inventors and scientists.
World Ocean Day and Patents Powering the Tide of Change
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 23, Issue 10
June 8th is World Ocean Day which raises awareness about the importance of the oceans and encourages conservation efforts to protect marine ecosystems. We are taking a moment to highlight some of the game changing inventions designed to keep our oceans clean.
Reeling in Patent Protection: Section 102 and 103 Rejections in the USPTO Waters
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 9
In the Midwest, open water fishing season is upon us. As with traveling on the Great Lakes, navigating the choppy waters of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be a daunting endeavor for any applicant angling to protect their innovations.
Take That to the Bank: Securing Your Creativity
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 7
Each of us is creative. The key is to leverage that creativity, converting it into an intellectual property asset that enhances enterprise value.
Which U.S. President Received a Patent?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 4
On February 20th we celebrate Presidents’ Day. In honor of the holiday, we wanted to celebrate the only U.S. President to receive a patent.
Patent Demand Grew at IP5 Offices In 2021
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 3
The world’s five largest IP offices (“IP5”)—representing the patent offices of Europe, Japan, South Korea, China, and the United States—have published the IP5 Statistics Report 2021.
2022 Recap – Largest Patent Damages Awards
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 23, Issue 2
$2 billion! No, that is not the latest lottery jackpot. It is the total amount of the five largest patent damages awards in 2022. Take a brief look at the patented technology involved in each of the top five cases from 2022.