The Patent Wars: Samsung Strikes Back

In the most recent iteration of the Patent Wars, the San Jose District Court ruled Apple Inc. would not be able to add Samsung Groups most recent smart phone, the Galaxy S4, to its patent infringement case. The Court ruled the addition of the Galaxy S4 would unfairly prejudice Samsung, as preparing witnesses to talk […]

Patent Invalidation: The Early Bird Gets the Worm

Inventors and manufacturers often hit a roadblock called a patent. A question often asked to a patent attorney is “how can I get a patent invalidated or have a pending patent application rejected by the examiner?” With the enactment of the America Invents Act (AIA) the message to parties looking to invalidate a patent or […]