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July 25th, 2018Claiming an Economic Practice or a Mathematical Technique after SAP America, Inc., v. Investpic, LLC.Alice rejections (rejections under 35 U.S.C. § 101) often relate to claims that are rejected as being directed to abstract…Read More

April 12th, 2018In Re: Power Integrations, Inc.The broadest reasonable interpretation of a claim term cannot be uncoupled from the specification or render the term meaningless in…Read More

March 26th, 2018Pitfalls to Be Aware of When Working with Inventions Funded Through Government GrantsSometimes a client’s technology is funded by a government grant, e.g., through a federal agency.  Complex provisions governing ownership, disclosure,…Read More

March 22nd, 2018Free Legal Clinic at UVU with Shareholder Matt ToddCome get legal insight to help your current or future business endeavors. This legal clinic is a one-to-one meeting with…Read More

March 6th, 2018The “Quick & Dirty” Provisional – And Other Mythical CreaturesFrequently, after discussing the potential costs associated with pursuing patent protection, a potential new client will ask:  “Can’t we just…Read More

February 26th, 20182018 Translational Medicine SymposiumWorkman Nydegger attorneys Logan Christenson and Brad Barger will participate in sessions at the University of Utah's 2018 Translational Medicine…Read More

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