Congress Has the Power to Fix the Patent System
The Fatty Fish Editorial Team takes a look at the Congress’ attempt to reforming the patent system.
What is a Patent?
This primer on patents provides a clear and accessible overview of what patents are, why they exist, and touches on their various uses and purposes.
A Brief History of Patents – Part Two: 1790 – 1900
In part Two of our ongoing series summarizing the history of the patent system, we turn to the evolution of patent protections in the United States between 1790 and 1900, starting with the U.S. Patent Act of 1790 and the birth of the U.S. patent system. Also covered: The U.S. Patent Act of 1793 and the first gold push of U.S. Patent applications, the establishment of the U.S. Patent Office in 1836, and the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property of 1883, which gave birth to cooperative international IP treaties.
A Brief History of Patents – Part One: Antiquity – 1700
In part 1 of our ongoing series summarizing the history of the patent system, we explore the birth of patents and their tortuous evolution through the ages until the U.S. Patent Act of 1790 brought patent protections into the modern era. From ancient Greece and Medieval England’s Letters Patents to the English Statute of Monopolies of 1624 and the transition of patent administration to common law, readers will learn about how patents were initially regarded and granted before the industrial age.
Innovators vs Implementers
In this introductory discussion into the divide between technology innovators and technology implementers, we explore the motivation behind efforts by technology implementers to devalue innovators’ IP portfolios.
A Primer on Intellectual Property Technology
This primer on Intellectual Property (IP) terminology will help introduce readers to essential terms and concepts that will come up often in IP discussions.
A Brief History of Patents – Part Three: 1900-2000
In Part Three of this ongoing series summarizing the history of the patent system, we focus on the evolution of patent protections throughout the 20th century, including The Strasbourg Patent Convention of 1963, the harmonization of substantive patent law in Europe, the The European Patent Convention (EPC) of 1973, and the establishment of the European Patent Office (EPO).
FTC Arguments Against Qualcomm Fail to Impress 9th Circuit Court
Last Thursday, the 9th Circuit Court heard arguments from the FTC, Qualcomm, and the Department of Justice, in what was the latest chapter of the controversial FTC v. Qualcomm, Inc “antitrust” case – a case which you may recall from our coverage and analysis here last year. Arguments, which were intended to last roughly an […]
Opinion: It Only Took a Few Days of Testimony for the FTC’s Case Against Qualcomm to Fall Apart – Part 3
How the future of critical US technology investments, US 5G leadership, and US National Security could be irreversibly damaged by a faulty verdict. The FTC’s very strange case against Qualcomm: A recap of what has happened so far. United States District Judge Lucy Koh may be the most powerful person in America right now. Over […]
Opinion: It Only Took a Few Days of Testimony for the FTC’s Case Against Qualcomm to Fall Apart – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how, two years ago, when the FTC first filed its case against Qualcomm in US District Court, outgoing FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen took the extraordinary step of drafting a dissent letter that outlined just how unjustified and ill-advised the FTC’s case against Qualcomm was. She wasn’t wrong. […]
Opinion: It Only Took a few Days of Testimony for the FTC’s Case Against Qualcomm to Fall Apart – Part 1
Two years ago, when the FTC first filed its case against Qualcomm in US District Court, outgoing FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen took the extraordinary step of drafting a dissent letter that outlined just how unjustified and ill-advised the FTC’s case against Qualcomm was. She wasn’t wrong, and the FTC should have heeded her warning. Following […]
