The America Invents Act, enacted in 2011, overhauled the U.S. patent system. One of its key components was the Inter Partes Review (IPR) process, whereby parties could challenge the validity of a patent at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB),…
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is proud to represent clients recognized on this year’s IPO Top 300 Patent Owners List. Published annually by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) in partnership with Harrity Analytics, the list identifies the 300…
Steven D. Lustig recently authored an article titled “Think Hard When Selecting a Geographical Name for a Product,” published in The Legal Intelligencer. In the article, Steve discusses considerations businesses should keep in mind when selecting geographic terms as part…
On March 20, 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a final rule that will require all patent applicants and patent owners residing outside the U.S. to be represented by a registered U.S. patent attorney or patent…
PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 25, 2026) – Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is proud to announce that partners Martin G. Belisario and Erin M. Dunston have been ranked in Legal500’s Elite City Focus: Philadelphia IP series. This guide highlights exceptional Philadelphia-based…
On April 18, 2023, the USPTO transitioned to electronic patent grants (eGrants), ending the granting and mailing of U.S. patents in paper form. Since that time, the USPTO has provided courtesy ceremonial copies of eGrants automatically to all patentees. Beginning…
Time is often of the essence when it comes to securing patent rights. Fortunately, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers several programs and strategies to help applicants accelerate the examination of their patent applications. Recently, many USPTO…
I’m thinking back on last week’s Intellectual Property Owners Association Annual Meeting. Each year it’s one of my favorite events—catching up, meeting new people, and joining some engaging CLE sessions. From the first hello to the last chat at the…
For nearly a century, the United States has offered some form of intellectual property (IP) protection for novel plant varieties. Companies operating within the agriculture and horticulture space have had multiple options available to them for protecting novel plant varieties…
Congratulations! You’ve just been awarded a patent on your invention, which you are now manufacturing or otherwise using. You want to be certain that you will be able to enforce your patent and to collect any damages to which you…
Panitch Schwarze commits the time to listen to and evaluate each client’s unique needs so we can advise on the best forms of IP protection.