A decision from the Federal Circuit published February 1, 2022 vacated a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision finding claims in a Qualcomm patent unpatentable. Apple had challenged Qualcomm’s claims as being obvious over applicant admitted prior art (AAPA)…
Knowledge of competitors’ activities can be key to a company’s success. Companies in highly competitive environments want to know what their competitors are designing and the direction(s) they are headed to in the future. Companies also want to know if…
Artificial intelligence is being used more and more to develop new inventions without human aid. But as AI capabilities increase at a rapid pace, patent offices around the world face a crucial question: can AI be an inventor for purposes…
The Philadelphia intellectual property attorneys of Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP are pleased to announce that Dennis J. Butler has been named a partner of the boutique IP law firm. Formerly an associate with the firm, Butler became a partner effective…
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