A recent court case is a good reminder that your patent strategy needs to consider the law and how your strategy needs to be resilient to changes in the law. For those innovating in and with machine learning this case law is a must read.Read More
Jack Dorsey sparked debate by posting a simple statement: “delete all IP law”. Elon Musk, quickly responded, “I agree”. Their terse exchange has ignited discussions about intellectual property (IP) laws. We consider the implications for you.Read More
The federal and provincial governments offer substantial contributions to eligible companies to offset their costs in intellectual property. Typically, these include a three-step program offering funding at each step. We at Perpetual Motion Patents can help you apply for these competitive programs. See how to secure funding for your business.Read More
Anyone wanting to improve their strategic view of IP matters should look at a recent U.S. case involving a plant patent for a commercially important varietal of cherries. See how important it is to keep good records, use the appropriate IP rights, and find the right advisors for your companyRead More
The USPTO has specific and unique practices for formal documents. Understanding these practices and especially the requirements on signatures can save you a lot of time.Read More
The USPTO has announced significant fee increases for your patent applications to take effect in 2025. Many changes are cost adjustments to cover inflation, but others are designed to change your behaviour.Read More
Many organizations have patent notices and many are wrong. In some cases having the wrong patent notice creates a liability. Since these warnings are easy to write and place, most organizations should use them.Read More
Patents are the go-to method for protecting inventions but you have alternatives such as trade secrets, defensive disclosures, and utility models. Also consider filing a patent application with delayed examination.Read More
The on-sale bar in US patent law starts when the product is on sale even if the process to make the product is secret. This has an effect on the IP strategy of many companies.Read More
