“The inherently transitory, distributed, and dynamic nature of SaaS…makes it challenging to obtain patent claims for SaaS inventions that are directly infringed, requiring careful and strategic claim ...

Discuss with the inventor the technological underpinnings of the novel functional aspects of the software and how those technological considerations support that function. Discuss with the inventor ...

An analysis of Software as a Service (SaaS) patenting in the US Patent and Trademark Office, including the challenges in patenting SaaS, strategic considerations, and guidance on drafting claims and ...

Counsel at Amadeus, IBM, a tech company and a bank reveal how they give themselves the best chance of getting software patent protection through better communication with engineers and storytelling ...

Miller Mendel Inc. filed a lawsuit against the City of Anna, Texas (“the City”), in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of Claims 1, 5, and 15 of U.S.

Harrity & Harrity is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Innovation Specialist in Patent Technology to join its growing ...

Sooner or later, most engineers will create or discover something they believe is patentable. But while these technical professionals know that a patent is a collection of rights related to an ...

WASHINGTON--Wading into a complex spat between Microsoft and AT&T, U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday voiced skepticism with a prior reading of patent law that American software companies argue ...

Patent law may be a potential friend to those engaging in open-source/free software development. But the picture is not all rosy. To evaluate how best to take advantage of patent law to achieve an ...

Microsoft/TomTom lawsuit sparks call to change a patent system that helps few, hurts many. The recent Microsoft/TomTom patent infringement suit has sparked a renewed call for software patent reform.