USPTO Updates Guidelines Regarding Computer-Generated Images and Compliance under 35 U.S.C. § 171
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has revised its guidelines to clarify the patentability of computer-generated images, including icons and GUIs. Emphasizing the integration of designs with an article of manufacture, this update aligns intellectual property law with technological advancements, providing clear guidance for innovators in the tech industry.
USPTO Director's Precedential Decision in Penumbra Case: A Key Shift in Patent Priority Standards
The USPTO Director has designated the Penumbra v. RapidPulse Inc. decision as precedential, signaling a major shift in patent priority standards.
Understanding The Patent Prosecution Process
Securing your innovation's future is a journey that follows a carefully crafted patent prosecution timeline. It all starts with your invention disclosure, where your unique idea takes its first step towards protection.