What are Continuation-In-Part (CIP) Patent Applications?
You can file a new application, a continuation application, a continuation-in-part (CIP) application, or a divisional patent application to document an improvement to an invention disclosed in a previously filed application. While CIP applications are usually available in the United...
The Ethics of AI in Research & Development
AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming research and development (R&D). It is introducing new methods for analyzing data, discovering patterns, and developing novel solutions to complex problems. In this article, we’ll look at the ethics of AI in R&D and how...
The Connected Car Revolution
As cars become more connected to the internet and other devices, the automotive industry is undergoing a revolution. The use of technology in automobiles is changing the way we drive, making them safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable to drive....
What is the Difference Between Patent Searches and Infringement Clearance?
Businesses must be extra cautious when it comes to protecting their inventions and products from potential legal challenges especially IP. Patent searches and infringement clearance are two critical processes that help businesses avoid legal wranglings and protect their intellectual property. Unfortunately,...
Can’t Artificial Intelligence Act as Patent Inventor?
The USPTO’s recent landmark decision (16/524,350) ruling that artificial intelligence (AI) could not be a named patent inventor may have sparked fears of super-robots trying to invent vital technologies that, unfortunately, do not receive patent protection. Will a new battery...
Emerging Challenges of Software Patenting
Frequently, inventors or software developers are concerned about their invention and whether or not they will be able to obtain legal protection (software patent) for it. But before we get into the topic of software and patents, it’s important to...
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