Patent eligibility is the first of three hurdles to be cleared in obtaining a patent (the other two are novelty and non-obviousness). This post is the first of a series that provides a digest of the ...

On June 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted an informational call to share the results of a study on the Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility (DSMER) Pilot Program, ...

Search marketing continues to be a rapidly evolving space. There is a great demand for search marketing talent – specifically for people with subject matter expertise. I always hear it from recruiters ...

How much of an expert should a mediator be on the substantive law or practice specialty at issue in litigation? Certainly a mediator should have some awareness of legal issues particularly germane to ...

Analysis Subject-Matter Jurisdiction In 'Behrens v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.', the Second Circuit addressed a question of first impression in the circuit: whether a district court is required to ...

“While ‘abstract ideas’ are not patentable in the United States, the UK does not consider abstraction relevant when considering patentable subject matter. Either the patent claims, for example, a ...

“The uncertainty created by the Supreme Court with respect to patent subject matter eligibility has few bounds – even impacting the most celebrated inventions of our most honored inventors.” On the ...

SME collaboration benefits. Involving subject matter experts in content creation enhances value. It provides deep insights and credibility, benefiting both marketers and SMEs. Clear communication ...