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Determining Entity Status Before the United States and Patent Trademark Office: Large, Small, or Micro?
When filing any patent application with the United States and Patent Trademark Office (USPTO), patent applicants must designate their entity status. Selecting the correct entity status can significantly reduce costs, so it is important to determine the correct entity status and update the status as needed throughout a patent’s and patent application’s life. Below is a discussion on how a patent applicant or patentee can determine their entity status and change their entity status after an initial designation, if appropriate.
Fact-Specific Inquiry: Deciding Between Trade Secret and Patent Protection
By Adam P. Samansky and Nicholas W. Armington
Innovations that are eligible for patent protection are often vital to a company’s revenue stream and profitability, but in some cases, opting for trade secret protection is a better strategic choice.
Patenting Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in Biotech and Synthetic Biology
By Terri Shieh-Newton, PhD, and Marguerite McConihe
Artificial Intelligence (AI) inventions have aided development in nearly every industry, but perhaps none more so than synthetic biology. For synthetic biology researchers, AI has developed into a vital tool to create cutting edge applications.
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