Depends how much needs fixing! You’ve purchased a product that is patented. It’s stopped working and needs to be fixed. Can you fix it without infringing the patent? That depends on how much fixing is needed. The question is part of the doctrine of patent exhaustion which terminates all patent rights at the authorized sale […]
Don’t forget about them, they can be very powerful! by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy This week I discuss the difference between Design and Utility Patents and why they matter to you. Click here to watch the video. Have questions about trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, or other types of Intellectual Property? […]
by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy I recently had the pleasure of being quoted in the Fast Company article, “Inside the $365 Million Business of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee.“ The article discusses the impact of the lenient guidelines disseminated by the royal family regarding the designing of products around the Platinum Jubilee. […]
by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy On March 2, a jury awarded VSLI more than $2 billion in damages against Intel for infringing two patents covering technology to reduce computer chip power consumption. Highlights The technology was never used by the patent owners. The patents were pulled off the shelf where they […]
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Automation Alley, speaking about IP protection in a Post-COVID Economic and Business Update. Have questions about patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, or other types of Intellectual Property? Let’s talk and assess your IP today. Click here to schedule a time to talk or give me […]
by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy Originally published for LegalNews.com. COVID-19 has exacerbated an alarming trend of businesses inadvertently losing their Intellectual Property. I suspect it is due to the distraction of keeping a business running with all the restrictions, loss of clients, and the challenges of working virtually. With all that’s […]
My article, “For Women Inventors, a Tool for Getting Recognized: Ensure You are Listed as an Inventor on Patents” mentioned on The Feldman Report, locally on WWJ-AM for my insights on underrepresentation of women inventors – and encourages them to ensure that their involvement in inventions be recognized. Click here to listen. Need to protect your […]
by Intellectual Property Attorney Bill Honaker, the IP Guy Originally published for LegalNews.com Ensure You are Listed as an Inventor on Patents The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued its report, “Progress and Potential: 2020 Update on U.S. Women Inventor – Patentees.” The report opens with key findings and the first is: “More […]
A few weeks ago, I discussed the issues around “Who Should be Named as An Inventor” on a patent, and some of the steps you need to take when naming the inventors for a future patent. In a follow-up article for IP Watchdog, “Getting a Patent: The Devastating Consequences of Not Naming All Inventors”, we explore […]
In my newest article for IP Watchdog, “Getting A Patent: Who Should be Named as An Inventor?” I discuss steps on who should be named an inventor for a patent, and while it may seem like a simple process, there are some tricky steps to consider when naming an inventor. Click here to read more. Do […]
