Mintz Intellectual Property

Read our latest insight for practical continuation application filing tips in light of the USPTO’s upcoming fee changes, written by Members Terri Shieh-Newton and Christina Sperry, Associate Peter Hecker, and Patent Agent Dr. Katharina Stengel. Click the link below for the full post. https://lnkd.in/ecJCefKy #USPTO #PatentFees

Intellectual Property Division Chair Mike Renaud and Member Adam Rizk recently published an article in IAM, focusing on the critical steps entrepreneurs and other business leaders should take to develop a robust IP strategy to best protect and monetize disruptive technology assets. Through analyzing three case studies, Mike and Adam provide six key components of effective IP monetization, including: 1. Conduct an IP portfolio audit 2. Identify high-value assets 3. Protect high-value assets 4. Think big picture 5. Evaluate commercialization and monetization 6. Exercise care when sharing IP Read the full article here. https://bit.ly/3P4jVN2

With one more hearing coming up on Monday at the Central Division in Paris, our Mintz team has had the opportunity to be part of the unfolding developments at the Unified Patent Court, collaborating closely with two impressive German teams throughout this process. Mintz Intellectual Property Thum & Partner BARDEHLE PAGENBERG

In this latest article, Mintz IP attorneys Frank Gerratana, Qi Zhang and Terri Shieh-Newton dive into potential patent challenges for TechBio inventions that have emerged as the life sciences sector continues to evolve with the utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Read their insights on how to overcome these hurdles and discover effective strategies for navigating Section 101 at the USPTO by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/eV8bDm9U

Mintz is excited to once again host M2D2’s Barracuda Bowl in our Boston office. The competition will feature five entrepreneurs in the health security sector, facing challenging questions from a panel of esteemed life sciences investors and influencers in this annual “Shark Tank”-style pitch event. Click the link below for more information and to register. https://lnkd.in/e28_FYDj

With the upcoming expiration of the After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 Program on December 14, 2024, IP Member Christina Sperry details in this latest blog post some of the alternative options applicants have that may be most effective, along with potential pitfalls. Click the link below to read Christina’s insights. https://lnkd.in/ekpEjUed #Patents #USPTO

Don’t miss IP Member Siegmund (Sige) Gutman hosting a session titled, “How to Use Case Law to Develop and Make a ‘Better’ Biologic,” at this year’s Consero IP Life Sciences Forum. Learn more & register in the link below. https://lnkd.in/egmJH2e3 #IntellectualProperty #LifeSciences

In this recent post, San Diego Member Michael Van Loy shares observations from his experience at the Paris Central Division (PCD) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), emphasizing that thorough preparation is crucial based on the UPC’s combination of heavy front-loading, minimal interlocutory decisions prior to or during the one-day trial, and fast-paced oral pleadings.

Check out the latest blog post by IP Member Alex Trimble discussing the recent Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision that reversed an Examiner’s rejection for obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) over a later-filed, later-expiring unrelated patent. Click the link below for the full article. https://lnkd.in/emkySQRn #IntellectualProperty #Patents

Read our latest article insight: “Best Practices in Developing Winning IP Strategies for AI Companies” by Partner Anthony de Fazekas and Member Terri Shieh-Newton. Click the link below for the full post. https://lnkd.in/e4p5gFBc #IntellectualProperty #ArtificialIntelligence