by Jennifer Hill | May 8, 2026
Patent claims using general terms of approximation such as “about” or “approximately” may be at risk of invalidation when the terms are not well-defined. In a recent patent infringement case, Enviro Tech,[1] the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that...
by Christine Stackhouse | Mar 25, 2026
As visual displays move beyond the flat screen into projected interfaces, holograms, and virtual and augmented reality environments, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has moved with it. On March 13, 2026, the USPTO issued a Supplemental Guidance that, for...
by Christine Stackhouse | Feb 13, 2026
On February 11, 2026, Counsel Daniel Passeser authored the article below titled, “Can States Successfully Prosecute ICE Agents for Excessive Force? A Practical Perspective From a Former Police Misconduct Prosecutor” for Law.com. In the past few weeks, ICE agents...
by Mallory Schowe | Feb 9, 2026
There are several reasons why a patent applicant might want to expedite the application process. An applicant might want to have an issued patent as soon as possible in view of competitors and actual or anticipated infringers. On the business-focused side, a U.S....
by Tori Staniewicz | Jan 26, 2026
On January 21, 2026, Partner Jody Erdfarb’s article “New Year, New Rules, No Excuses: Don’t Miss the February 16, 2026 Part 2 and HIPAA Compliance Deadlines” was published by The American Health Law Association’s Health Information and...
