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Attorney Justin Cassell Presents on U.S. Patent Eligibility (Section 101) and AI Patentability at Taiwan IP Office
On March 19, 2026, Justin Cassell of Workman Nydegger delivered a presentation at the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office on subject matter eligibility in the United States under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Section 101 provides that “whoever…
Read MoreUSPTO Opens the Door Wider for Protecting SaaS User Interfaces
On March 13, 2026, the USPTO issued new examination guidance that significantly eases design patent protection for computer‑generated interfaces and icons. The update relaxes how applicants must identify an “article of manufacture” under 35 U.S.C.…
Read MoreInside Workman Nydegger’s Patent Agent Team: Where Innovation Meets Expertise
Workman Nydegger is proud to highlight the exceptional talent of its patent agent team, whose diverse backgrounds play a critical role in helping clients secure and protect intellectual property. The firm’s patent agents bring broad technical…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms
Workman Nydegger is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms – United States, independently produced by Best Lawyers. Workman Nydegger received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Utah for…
Read MoreHow LKQ Corp. v. GM Reshapes Obviousness for Design Patents
The Federal Circuit’s ruling in LKQ Corp. v. GM has significantly altered the legal framework for evaluating design patent obviousness, replacing the long-standing Rosen/Durling test with a new analytical approach. This decision is already influencing…
Read MoreAttorney Kenneth Dyer Advances to Equity Shareholder at Workman Nydegger
Workman Nydegger is pleased to announce the advancement of attorney Kenneth Dyer to Equity Shareholder. Ken Dyer is an intellectual property attorney with over 25 years of experience in litigation, strategic counseling, and patent monetization.…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Welcomes 2025 Summer Law Clerks
Workman Nydegger is excited to introduce our 2025 Summer Law Clerks: Jennifer Williams (2L), Nathan Larsen (2L), Trevor Lee (1L), Gustavo Oliveira (1L), Isaac Murri (1L), Tyson Collett (1L), and Seth Nelson (0L). Over the…
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Read MoreDon’t Despair. Try to Declare! – Best Practices for Rule 132 Declarations
A Rule 132 Declaration is one patent prosecution tool for introducing relevant evidence into the examination record for overcoming a rejection. Because attorney arguments cannot take the place of factual evidence, it can be beneficial…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Welcomes 2025 Winter/Spring Semester IP Interns
Workman Nydegger is excited to welcome Lexi Felt and Nelson Bjazevich as the 2025 Winter/Spring Semester IP Interns to the firm. Lexi is a mechanical engineering student at the University of Utah, who brings a…
Read MoreE-commerce Patent Enforcement: Protecting Rights Holders in Online Retail
Too often, a company will create a new product, market it via online retail channels, and then discover someone (often multiple entities) has copied their product, interfering with profits and brand development for the original…
Read MoreEx Parte Reexaminations
Ex Parte Reexamination remains a viable way for patent owners and third parties to request the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to reconsider the validity of a granted patent based on patents and other printed…
Read MoreWorkman Nydegger Recognized in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms – United States
Workman Nydegger is pleased to announce its ranking and inclusion in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms – United States, independently produced by Best Lawyers. Workman Nydegger received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in…
Read MorePractical Tips for Responding to Office Action Rejections (Part II)
When responding to an Office Action, as a patent practitioner, you have a variety of tools available in your “toolbox”. A previous posting discussed several such tools. Another tool available in the toolbox is to…
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