In the rapidly evolving world of technology, new and innovative software is being developed at breakneck speed. As a result, software patents have become increasingly important. If you’re a software developer, entrepreneur, or intellectual property attorney, it’s vital to understand the intricacies of software patents. In this blog post, we’ll
Protecting intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets is critical in today’s fiercely competitive business landscape. When disputes arise over software-related innovations, trade secrets, or patents, the complexity of technical and legal issues can be overwhelming. This is where Software Expert Witnesses, Trade Secret Experts, Source Code Experts, and Patent Experts
Since the U.S. Supreme Court made its decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International on June 19, 2014, the scope of what is patentable with respect to software inventions has continued to evolve as a result of later court decisions. After a brief synopsis of the changes that were
At a time when trade relations between China and the United States are becoming more strained, the jury in a federal court in Wisconsin recently decided that a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer, and several individuals had stolen software trade secrets from an American competitor. There is already tension between the
A United States patent is an exclusive right granted by the U.S. government to an inventor to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention throughout the United States or importing the invention into the U.S. Essentially a patent represents a government granted monopoly over
The United States government offers multiple ways to protect intellectual property rights. Intellectual property refers to creations such as inventions, literary works, designs, symbols, names and images (logos), or similar objects. There are three main types: a copyright, a patent, and a trademark (including service marks). Most people have heard
It is important right from the beginning of your software-related case to support your allegations and/or defenses with a software industry expert’s advice and input. The more complex your case and the software involved, the sooner you should consult with an expert. Even if the client knows and built the