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September 26th, 2017PDMA Chapter Meeting: UI/UX Drive Product Growth in the Market PlaceWe are excited to host the next meeting of the Utah Chapter of the Product Development & Management Association (PDMA)…Read More

September 26th, 2017System Claims May Be Superior/DiminishedThe claims of a patent are infringed, in general, when an entity ‘without authority makes, uses or sells the patented…Read More

September 19th, 2017Intellectual Property Seminar from Shareholder Matt ToddAre you starting a business without protection? Join Matt Todd for a free intellectual property seminar where you'll learn about…Read More

August 29th, 2017Legal Fees and Engagement Letters – Rule 1.5 of the Utah Rules of Professional ConductIn the state of Utah, the relationship between an attorney and a client is based in part on Rule 1.5…Read More

August 21st, 2017Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Intellectual Property – Why hire a lawyer when you can do it yourself?The internet provides many wonderful benefits, but DIY intellectual property sites may not be all they’re cracked up to be. …Read More

August 10th, 2017Effective Invention Disclosure MeetingsPrior to preparing a patent application for an invention, an invention disclosure meeting should be held between the inventors and…Read More

July 26th, 2017I Have a Feeling We’re Not in Beaumont Anymore – Or Are We? Ruminations on TC HeartlandAuthors: Brent P. Lorimer[1] & Hannah Follender[2] After they arrive in Oz, Dorothy famously tells Toto “I’ve a feeling we’re not…Read More

July 18th, 2017The Importance of Examiner InterviewsMost patent applications are initially rejected by the Patent Office. With that rejection comes the opportunity to interface with the…Read More

July 12th, 2017Impression Products v. Lexmark: Supreme Court Strengthens Doctrine of Patent ExhaustionOn May 30, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Impression Products, Inc. v Lexmark Int’l, Inc., addressing…Read More

July 3rd, 2017Overview on Information Disclosure Statement PracticeInformation Disclosure Statements (IDS) are commonplace submissions under U.S. practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  They are…Read More

June 8th, 2017IP Considerations for Start-UpsEvery start-up company faces the challenges of being pulled in multiple directions.  Competing interests consume your precious resources including time, people…Read More

June 5th, 2017Top 10 Things to Consider When Selecting an Attorney to Help Patent Your InventionYou have a great idea and need to get a patent to protect it. Great! What's next? Before you make…Read More

May 15th, 2017The Who’s Who and What’s What of a Patent Application: An Overview of Inventors, Assignees, and ApplicantsWhen filing a patent application, there are three key characters to identify: Who is the inventor? Who is the assignee?…Read More

April 24th, 2017What is Patent Scope and Why Should You Care? Because Hogs Get Slaughtered—That’s Why.You came up with what is in your estimation the next best invention. For the purposes of illustration, let’s say…Read More

April 18th, 2017PDMA Chapter Meeting: Women on the Rise in Product DevelopmentWe are excited to host the next meeting for the Utah Chapter of the Product Development & Management Association (PDMA)…Read More