Utilize this resource kit to access an extensive collection of resources for PTAB proceedings from pre-petition strategy and petition drafting to managing disclosures, motions practice, evidentiary issues, post-decision estoppel, and coordinating proceedings with...
Patent filings made abroad without the proper U.S. foreign filing license can lead to serious consequences—including abandonment, invalidation, or even sanctions. This practice note outlines how to petition the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO...
Review this enhanced copyright license agreement drafted in favor of a licensor. The agreement grants a non-exclusive license to use the licensor's copyrighted works of authorship for the duration of the term and includes robust fallback provisions with optional...
Refer to this checklist for key guidance on negotiating and drafting a celebrity endorsement agreement. It outlines the key considerations including due diligence, intellectual property management, advertising law compliance, and the specific obligations of both...
Double patenting rejections can derail your client’s patent strategy. Read this practice note to learn about statutory and non-statutory double patenting rejections, how to identify them, and strategic response options to overcome or avoid them. Get expert...
Read this new practice note by Daniel Swanson and Julian Kleinbrodt from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher to get up to speed on antitrust risks in intellectual property licensing. Leverage legal strategies for common scenarios faced in licensing intellectual property...
Explore this guidance on the key aspects of preparing a corporate representative for a deposition in patent litigation, expertly authored by Charles A. Weiss of Holland & Knight LLP. The practice note covers the scope and purpose of a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition...
Explore a comprehensive roadmap for filing a complaint in a Section 337 Investigation with the International Trade Commission (ITC) that asserts patent infringement and seeks a limited exclusion order. This template covers every critical detail—from establishing...
Review an enhanced trademark license agreement template drafted in favor of the licensor. This template includes extensive alternate and optional clauses to fully customize your agreement, while at the same time safeguarding the licensor's brand and maximizing...
Master the art of responsive claim construction with this comprehensive template for Markman hearings. This Practical Guidance template provides a detailed framework for drafting responsive briefs, complete with strategic drafting notes and examples of key arguments...
In a landscape where precision is paramount, our latest practice note delivers essential guidance on drafting claims for living organisms and genetic sequences. Discover how landmark decisions and practical examples can empower you to draft clear, robust claims...
What happens when an opposing party fails to comply with a TTAB discovery order? Use this motion for discovery sanctions, including judgment, in a proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). Read now » Related Content TTAB Proceedings...
Deciding between nationalizing a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application into the United States or filing a bypass application to obtain U.S. patent protection based on a PCT application is an important strategic choice. Review the differences between the traditional...
The following article is a summary of the full checklist , available to Practical Guidance subscribers by following this link . Not yet a Practical Guidance subscriber? Sign up for a free trial here. The complete checklist is written by Yasamin Parsafar , Sheppard...
The following article is a summary of the full practice note , available to Practical Guidance subscribers by following this link . Not yet a Practical Guidance subscriber? Sign up for a free trial here. The complete article is written by Danielle F. Bass , partner...