The shift in patent law from First-to-Invent to First-to-File came about over a decade ago, but still leaves many inventors scratching their heads. Is First-to-File really as simple as “first come, ...

May 16, 2025 - In 2011, the America Invents Act (AIA) created a system by which litigation defendants, special-interest groups, or any member of the public could challenge the validity of an issued ...

Barnes & Thornburg attorneys Lauren Baker and John W. Cox examine the practical uses, benefits, and challenges of using artificial intelligence in U.S. patent litigation.

“The Federal Circuit… ruled that such a due process violation could only be asserted by whoever claimed to be the true [patent owner].” Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ...

“The factors driving perception that patents have lost their value are certainly relevant and have had a substantial impact on patent litigation [but] none of these factors, alone or in combination, ...

Ruixian Liu of Kangxin Partners analyses the key differences between the legal approaches of both jurisdictions and provides practical insights to help patent applicants navigate local challenges In ...