OKCupid’s Patent Lawsuit
Dating apps have become quite popular over recent years. The ability to meet someone with just a swipe or touch of button has completely changed the dating game. Okcupid, Tinder, Bumble and Coffee meets Bagel are just some of the few that come to mind. But apps, just like many other things, may be subject […]
Red Squiggly Lines & Lawsuits
The red squiggly line. We hate it when we spell something wrong but we’re thankful when the electronic device we use indicates with a red squiggly line that something is spelled incorrectly. Various electronic devices incorporate the red squiggly line in spell check functions, such as the iPhone. But as of late, there seems to […]
Toyota cars and patent infringement
Toyota has been a global presence for years. The company has produced some of the most well known cars in the world, such as the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Corolla. Although Toyota has been around for some time now, their cars get new features and upgrades every year. One new exciting upgrade that we […]
Could Nike be the future of high-tech shoes?
We all know that Nike has been a pioneer in incorporating the latest technology into their shoes. From high performance materials to self-lacing shoes, we have seen some pretty amazing things from Nike. But that just may be the tip of the iceberg and Nike may just be bringing us shoes that we could only […]
Cannabis and IP
Cannabis has been making the headlines in recent years. It has been purported to have beneficial uses, such as medicinal treatment. Furthermore, more and more businesses have been integrating cannabis and its components into their products or inventions. In today’s blog post, we are going to look at how cannabis and has been interacting with […]
Be Careful Who You Call A Patent Troll
Patent assertion entities or patent trolls are one of the most troublesome entities in the world of business and intellectual property. Although patent trolls own some patents here and there, they generally do not produce and goods or services. Instead, patent trolls use their patents to sue others. Why is this strange? If a business […]
Tesla v. Nikola
Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) is one of the most famous producers of electric cars. Tesla automobiles are some of the highest quality cars that are available on today’s market. In addition to cars, Tesla also produces electric semi-trucks. These trucks have a sleek high tech design that distinguish them from many of the semi-trucks we often […]
The effectiveness of Inter Partes Review against Patent Trolls
Apple is probably one of the biggest producers of electronics to date. There’s no doubt that Apple generates a substantial amount of revenue with products such as the iPhone, Macbook, and iPad. However, when you generate a lot of money, you’re gonna attract some unwanted eyes. Apple, like many other large tech companies, constantly have […]
Facebook Sues BlackBerry for Patent Infringement.
Facebook, the social media giant. Facebook is undoubtedly one of the biggest social media platforms to date. With a purported 2.27 billion users, Facebook has cemented its spot as one of the most popular sites for social media. Moreover, Facebook also acquired extremely popular apps and programs such as Instagram and WhatsApp. But these aren’t […]
A little bit on patent infringement and patent rights.
You’ve probably heard of patents. But what kind of rights do they really give a person and what happens when those rights are violated? There are many kinds of patents, but we’ll specifically be taking about utility patents and the rights that flow from them. Utility patents Utility patents generally protect an invention or some […]
