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Patent reissue represents a unique mechanism within U.S. patent law that allows patent owners to correct errors in issued patents that render them "wholly or partly inoperative or invalid." Unlike simple corrections, reissue requires surrendering the original patent and prosecuting an entirely new application before the USPTO, making it a high-stakes procedure that demands careful strategic consideration.

Ankar’s drafting module is just one part of an ambitious full-stack solution for the entire IP lifecycle. The team has a strong sense of what IP professionals need, continuing to develop modules for tasks from office action responses to infringement detection and FTO assessments. Ankar distinguishes itself as an ambitious entrant to the AI-powered drafting space: it demonstrates genuine innovation in key areas, but also reveals challenges common to sophisticated legal technol

Ex parte reexamination has evolved into a primary strategic tool for patent portfolio management and competitive intelligence in the modern innovation economy. The procedure has experienced a dramatic resurgence, with filing requests more than doubling from 2020 to 2025. Given the universal standing and lower threshold for review, compared to other post-grant proceedings, and the strategic advantages reexamination offers over traditional litigation, it's no wonder the process

Patent pending is a strategic tool that inventors can use to maximize the value of their intellectual property. Here, we examine the mechanisms for obtaining patent pending status, the various ways it can be lost, and the implications for intellectual property practice in AI, robotics, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Having a comprehensive checklist for preparing and filing a U.S. non-provisional utility patent is a great way to standardize your patent filing practice. In patent prosecution, where missed deadlines can result in irreversible loss of rights, well-designed checklists serve as systematic safeguards against human error. These basic tools can result in fewer missed filing deadlines, reduced likelihood of incomplete applications, and decreased risk of malpractice claims.

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) are creating significant barriers to innovation in the U.S. precision agriculture sector, particularly affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and emerging technology companies. While precision agriculture continues to expand, patent licensing burdens are becoming increasingly problematic for innovators developing IoT-enabled farming solutions/ The intersection of AgriTech with wireless communication standards is creating new lice

The global AgriTech landscape is a constant source of innovation, as evidenced by 3.5 million patents filed worldwide. To truly understand the market, however, these numbers must translate into real-world usage. The U.S. provides a compelling case study, with 91% of farmers already having adopted some form of AgriTech. This article will drill down into the specific technologies U.S. farmers are utilizing and the factors driving their adoption, drawing insights primarily fro

The proliferation of AI models and automation technology is reshaping modern economies. In the Agrifood sector, precision agriculture,...