USPTO Patents for Humanity Program Highlights COVID-19 Innovations
Patent office seeks
COVID-19 inventions
For award program
Category: Licensing
Who decides what patent licensing terms are “fair”?
Chinese court decides
It can set fair license terms
Around the whole world
Neil Young Sues Trump Campaign for Using Songs
Young sues Trump campaign
Over “Free World” and “Devil’s”;
Rights pulled from license
When’s the best time to file a patent application?
Patents should be filed
As early as possible
But not too early
Can an NDA Block a PTAB Review?
Sneaky NDAs Can prevent patent review By PTAB Many patent owners and potential licensees enter into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) at an early stage of discussions. These agreements may be either unilateral or mutual, and are intended to protect the disclosing party...
Understanding Foreign Filing License Requirements
Patent treaty helps
With foreign applications;
Licenses required