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- [128 Years Ago: Rudolf Diesel’s Patent That Changed the World of Engines](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1543) - On August 9, 1898, an invention that would reshape transportation, industry, and the global energy landscape received official recognition in the United States. That day, the U.S. Patent Office issued U.S. Patent No. 608,845 to German engineer Rudolf Diesel for his work on a “liquid-fuel engine” — a milestone in the development of the engine that
- [What do I Need a Patent Search?](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1490) - A patent search is a critical step in the innovation lifecycle—whether you’re an individual inventor, a small startup, or an established R&D team.
- [The Guinness Widget Patent: Revolutionizing Beer for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1486) - St. Patrick's Day is a time of festivity, tradition, and of course, enjoying a perfectly poured pint of Guinness with the help of the patented Guinness widget.
- [The Post-It Note Patent: A Revolution in Sticky Paper](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1484) - The Post-It Note, an ubiquitous office supply found on desks, refrigerators, and everywhere in between, has become an essential tool for quick reminders, organizing tasks, and leaving messages. But, behind its simple design and everyday use lies an interesting history of invention and a groundbreaking patent that changed the way people organize and communicate. The
- [Alexander Graham Bell's Telephone Patent: A Groundbreaking Invention](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1480) - On this day, in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was granted U.S. Patent No. 174,465 for the telephone invention - a device for telegraphically transmitting vocals.
- [Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Invent?](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1475) - The USPTO just recently released new guidance on patent inventorship and how inventorship is analyzed for inventions that may have received assistance from AI.
- [Patented Technology to Destroy a Hurricane As it Forms](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1468) - As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of Florida with an expected landfall early tomorrow morning, those who have not already evacuated to a safe location, continue to scramble in a last-minute effort to protect themselves and their property from potential destruction. On the eve of Milton, and in the wake of Hurricane Helene, wouldn’t
- [US Patent Office Maintains AI Cannot Be A Patent Inventor](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1458) - As AI systems generate new ideas, designs, and products, a common question emerges - can an AI system be named as an inventor on a US patent application?
- [Wright Brothers' Patented "Flying Machine"](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1445) - On this day, in 1906, Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright, better known as the "Wright Brothers," obtained a patent for their incredibly innovative Flying-Machine.
- [Personalized Voices For Your Text Messages](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1435) - Patents | Personal voice technology may be coming soon on all of your texting devices, according to a new Apple patent application that published in 2023.
- [Patented Cereal?](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1428) - Patent | On April 14, 1896, John Harvey Kellogg received a patent for a cereal titled "Flaked Cereal and Process of Preparing Same" . . .
- [Do You Have a Favorite Easter Patent?](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1426) - Easter Patent | Doesn't everyone have a favorite Easter patent? In celebration of Easter this Sunday, here is a list of some interesting Easter-themed patents
- [On This Day in History...](https://hlflegal.com/?p=50) - Benjamin M. Hanrahan | HLF - Hanrahan Law Firm, P.A. | Intellectual Property Law | February 2, 2022 | Patents | On this day On This Day
- [On This Day](https://hlflegal.com/?p=49) - On this day in 2001, Lucent Technologies Inc. received a patent for a method of training a text-to-speech (TTS) system to assign intonational features -- U.S. Patent No. 6,173,262. Intonation can drastically change the meaning of a spoken phrase, which can obviously cause severe problems in TTS automation. For example, as provided in this patent, with
- [Have you ever missed a car payment?](https://hlflegal.com/?p=1375) - What if missing a car payment would disable certain features in your car? That's one aspect outlined in FORD"s recent published patent application | Patents
- [Should You Consider a Patent?](https://hlflegal.com/?p=45) - One of the big questions you may be asking . . . is: Should I pursue a patent on my product? | Patents | Intellectual Property | HLF
- [The Iconic and Innovative Weber Grill](https://hlflegal.com/?p=46) - Whether you prefer the convenience and control of a gas-powered grill, or the flavor that comes from a charcoal grill, many of us will fire up the barbecue
- [Invention Knows No Age](https://hlflegal.com/?p=47) - As a soon-to-be (and incredibly excited) father, it's natural to wonder when my child will invent the newest breakthrough gadget . . . | patent | invention
- [Top 100 Inventions of 2021](https://hlflegal.com/?p=48) - Benjamin M. Hanrahan | Patents | HLF - Hanrahan Law Firm, P.A. | Intellectual Property Law | Patents | Top 100 Inventions |
- [Disney Invents a Working Lightsaber](https://hlflegal.com/?p=44) - Star Wars fans (and possibly non-Star Wars fans) rejoice as Disney unveils a working lightsaber at an April 8, 2021 presentation.
- [Pumpkin Patents](https://hlflegal.com/?p=43) - With the onset of fall, and Halloween around the corner, the abundance of pumpkin spiced items becomes increasingly apparent. It seems pumpkin spiced everything is in each café and bakery around. Although some of the most notable items, such as the Starbucks PSL, the fall lineup at Dunkin Donuts, and other notable pumpkin inspired foods and beverages
- [Etch A Sketch!](https://hlflegal.com/?p=42) - Nearly 61 years ago, on July 23, 1959, a patent application was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the iconic and wildly popular Etch A Sketch toy. The patent was later issued on September 25, 1962 as US Patent No. 3,055,113 titled Tracing Device. The Etch A Sketch toy was invented in the mid
- [Is the State of Section 101 in “Complete Disarray?”](https://hlflegal.com/?p=41) - That’s what Trading Technologies International, Inc. contends in its recent Petition for Certiorari to the Supreme Court. Well, Trading Technologies technically argues that the Federal Circuit’s jurisprudence on patent eligibility is in “complete disarray,” stating that “[w]hile one line of Federal Circuit decisions holds computer-implemented inventions to be ineligible if they do not make hardware-like improvements to computers’ basic
- [Calculating the Term of a Patent Can Be Challenging](https://hlflegal.com/?p=40) - Questions concering the term or expiration date of a patent are common and can arise under a number of different circumstances. For instance, you may be wondering when your patent will expire, or in some cases, when someone else's patent will expire. Although these questions may be commonplace, they can also be complicated or challenging
- [Happy Halloween](https://hlflegal.com/?p=39) - Halloween is one of the more creative holidays, with interesting new costumes, decorations and novelty items being invented each year. Here is a short list of some Halloween patents that we found to be fun and interesting. U.S. Patent No. 9,022,595 Illuminated Halloween Candy Container May 5, 2015 Have you ever wanted a Halloween candy
- [Consider a Patentabilty Search](https://hlflegal.com/?p=38) - The first step in the patent application process is almost always a patentability search. While searches are never exhaustive, they will often help the patent attorney, as well as the inventor(s), determine whether the invention, or in some cases a portion of the invention, may be patentable. Importantly, the United States Patent & Trademark Office ("USPTO") will
- [UPDATE: Apple and Samsung Patent Wars](https://hlflegal.com/?p=37) - Yesterday, after nearly a week of deliberations, a jury returned a verdict in favor of Apple requiring Samsung to pay $539 million for copying three U.S. design patents. This is an increase of $140 million from the previous amount, and shows the risk Samsung took by continuing to fight. While Samsung has not indicated whether
- [Apple and Samsung Continue the Patent Wars in a California Federal Court](https://hlflegal.com/?p=36) - Apple and Samsung meet, yet again, in a California Federal Court. This time to determine how much Samsung owes Apple for infringing three of Apple's U.S. design patents. This case began in 2011 when Apple filed multiple lawsuits around the world accusing Samsung of infringing various patents. By August of 2011, Apple and Samsung were
- [Presidents' Day and the Foundation of the U.S. Patent System](https://hlflegal.com/?p=35) - Today we celebrate Presidents' Day, also known as George Washington's birthday, which is a federal holiday held in honor of all of the U.S. presidents. Although Washington was born on February 22, 1732, Presidents' Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February, which can occur anywhere between February 15th and February 21st. Included on
- [Happy New Year!](https://hlflegal.com/?p=34) - In the next few days, many of us will celebrate the new year with fireworks, confetti, and champagne. As you prepare for this Sunday night, keep in mind that many of the celebratory New Years Eve products are, in fact, patented innovations. Below is a short list of some New Years patents that we found
- [Facebook's Patented Technology Spies Through Your Camera and Responds to Your Expressions](https://hlflegal.com/?p=33) - Earlier this year, Facebook, Inc. patented a new technology that watches its users through device cameras, such as front-facing cameras commonly found on cell phones and other mobile devices, to detect the user's emotions and facial expressions as the user browses content on Facebook's social network. The patent (U.S. Patent No. 9,681,166) was issued on
- [Happy Easter](https://hlflegal.com/?p=32) - In celebration of Easter Sunday, below is a short list of some interesting U.S. patents and patent applications with Easter themes: Easter Egg Coloring Kits U.S. Patent No. 5,074,239: "Easter Eggs Decorating and Coloring Kit" U.S. Pub. Patent App. No. 2007/0210594: Egg Dipper for use in Egg Decorating Kit" Easter Candy U.S. Design Patent No.
- [Step 1: Conduct A Patent Search Now](https://hlflegal.com/?p=31) - If you have a new idea or invention, the first step in the patent process is often to have a patent search conducted. The results of a thorough patent search can help answer some important initial questions concerning your invention - answers that can help you decide what to do and where to go next.
- [Technology Giant, Apple, Continues to Increase its Patent Portfolio at a Significant Pace and is Granted 48 Patent This Week](https://hlflegal.com/?p=30) - In the last three years, Apple has increased its U.S. patent portfolio in a significant manner -- perhaps in an attempt to bolster its position in the intellectual property wars against Samsung and other like technology companies. Apple has grown its U.S. patent portfolio by about 25% every year for the past three years, and
- [Supreme Court Relaxes Standard on Enhanced Damages for Patent Infringement](https://hlflegal.com/?p=29) - On June 13, 2016, the Supreme Court of the United States decided a case (Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.) that surrounds the potential for patent infringement damage awards up to three (3) times the amount found as actual infringement damages. This extraordinary damage multiplier arises under Federal Law (35 U.S.C. 284) and is
- [Can Patents Benefit Your Start-Up Company?](https://hlflegal.com/?p=28) - An interesting article published by the National Law Review identifies 9 reasons start-up companies can benefit from a patent. Among other items, the article notes that patents can help stop the theft of innovations, can bring prestige and influence, and can increase the chances of acquisition or obtaining venture capital. For instance, in a 2010
- [Another Patent Issues for Google's Self-Driving Vehicle](https://hlflegal.com/?p=27) - A new patent that was issued to Google yesterday provides an interesting account on how and when its self-driving vehicle will take control from the driver. For example, when the driver is ready to relinquish control to the autonomous driving system or computer, the driver may press a button or pull a lever (similar to activating cruise
- [Toyota Offers Royalty-Free Use of 5,680 Fuel Cell Vehicle Patents](https://hlflegal.com/?p=26) - To accompany the recent announcement of Toyota's fuel cell vehicle (FCV), called the Mirai, Toyota opens up use of its 5,680 fuel cell patents on a royalty-free basis. In order to power the motor of a vehicle, fuel cells capture and use electricity released from the combination of oxygen and hydrogen molecules. Although Toyota announces plans
- [Computer Software Patents Face Supreme Court Challenge](https://hlflegal.com/?p=22) - In less than a week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Alice Corporation v. CLS Bank International, a case that could impact the patentability of computer software and business methods. Although an outright ban on the patentabilty of software is unlikely, the Court is expected to focus more on what constitutes an unpatentable
- [America Invents Act: Patent Reform](https://hlflegal.com/?p=4) - On September 16, 2011, the United States passed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act ("AIA") that will radically modify the patent system on March 16, 2013. The most dramatic provision of the AIA will change the Unites States patent system from a "First-to-Invent" to a "First-Inventor-To-File" system. In general, this means that proof of when an
- [Happy Veterans Day](https://hlflegal.com/?p=21) - To commemorate the end of World War I, Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, 1919 as Veterans Day (initially called "Armistice Day"). Since then, Veterans Day has been held on every November 11th to honor U.S. veterans and victims of all wars.Coincidentally, on that very same day, November 11, 1919, U.S. Patent No. 1,364,388 was filed
- [Small Emerging Tech Company Sells Voice Recognition Patents to Google](https://hlflegal.com/?p=20) - SR Tech Group, LLC, a privately held small virtual company which focuses on the development of emerging technology, computer software, and speech recognition, announced this week that it sold a patent portfolio of voice recognition technology to Google. The portfolio included U.S. Patent No. 7,742,922 entitled "Speech Interface for Search Engines," and U.S. Patent No.
- [Microsoft Patent Application Uses Human Body Parts for Data Transmission](https://hlflegal.com/?p=19) - Microsoft's newest patent application explains various "Biological Entity Communication Channel Techniques," which is essentially the use of human body parts to transmit data from one electronic device to another.Particularly, the invention requires a first electronic device, which may be wearable by the user, for example, around the user's wrist. This device can communicate data to
- [Happy Memorial Day](https://hlflegal.com/?p=18) - For this Memorial Day, we searched the U.S. patent records for some patriotic patents and found plenty.Here are just a few examples:U.S. Patent No. D507,843 entitled "American Flag Lantern"U.S. Patent No. D606,127 entitled "US Patriotic Cube Puzzle"U.S. Patent No. D515,628 entitled "American Flag Duct Tape"U.S. Patent No. D459,869 entitled "American Flag Hat"Have a safe Memorial
- [Microsoft Gains Upper Hand in XBOX Licensing Fight](https://hlflegal.com/?p=17) - Last week, Microsoft prevailed in a patent licensing fee dispute with Motorola Mobility over technology used in Microsoft's XBox gaming consoles. Motorola Mobility initially sought $4 Billion from Microsoft as a licensing fee for incorporating technology covered by "standard-essential" patents owned by Motorola Mobility.A "standard-essential" patent is one which covers technology used in international standards
- [Nintendo Receives Patent for Embedding Wii Controllers in Toys](https://hlflegal.com/?p=16) - Yesterday, the United States Patent & Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 8,414,349 to Nintendo Co., Ltd. of Japan for controlling the movement of a toy via an embedded Wii controller.Particularly, as shown in the figures, the Wiimote is embedded in to the frame of the the toy, which can then interact with a game
- [Sony Improves Head-Mounted Display Apparatus](https://hlflegal.com/?p=15) - A recent United States patent application filed by Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan reveals some new improvements in its Head-Mounted Diaply ("HMD") Apparatus -- developments that may help Sony compete with the anticipated Google Glass.Sony's HMD appartus is built more like a traditional glasses frame, and includes pop-up displays appearing on both lenses along with
- [Frito-Lay Loses Patent Lawsuit Over Scoops](https://hlflegal.com/?p=14) - A jury in Texas sided with the Defendant, Medallion Foods, Inc., stating that it's "Bowlz" bowl-shaped tortilla chips did not infringe the intellectual property owned by the snack giant, Frito-Lay.Frito-Lay filed a lawsuit against Medallion Foods, Inc. in February 2012, alleging that the Defendant's Bowlz tortilla snack chips were too similar to Frito-Lay's Tostitos Scoops!
- [Patent Eligibility for Computer-Based Inventions](https://hlflegal.com/?p=13) - Over the last few years the debate of patent eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101 has been a hot topic. Recently, on February 8, 2013, the Federal Circuit held oral argument in CLS Bank v. Alice Corp. regarding subject matter eligibility for a computer-based invention.The two questions presented at the hearing were: (1)
- [Final First-Inventor-To-File Rules Published](https://hlflegal.com/?p=12) - Earlier today, the United States Patent & Trademark Office ("USPTO") published the final rules of practice implementing the First-Inventor-To-File portion of the America Invents Act ("AIA"). The First-Inventor-To-File portion of the AIA will begin on March 16, 2013 and mark perhaps one of the most significant changes in the U.S. patent laws in the last
- [Sleep Aid Pillow](https://hlflegal.com/?p=11) - Sony Corporation recently filed a patent application seeking to protect a pillow that is designed wake the user up at an ideal time, or otherwise after an "awakening point" has been reached. In particular, the pillow includes a series of electrodes that contact the user's head or scalp and are structured to read the user's
- [Samsung Super Bowl Commercial](https://hlflegal.com/?p=8) - In advance of the "Big Game" this evening, Samsung released a teaser for their commercial mocking intellectual property protection. As a competitor in the intensely litigious arena of smartphones, perhaps this commercial is a jab at Apple, who continues to enforce its intellectual property against Samsung in a worldwide litigious war.
- [Smart Shoe](https://hlflegal.com/?p=6) - In a patent application that was published on January 24, 2013, Apple attempts to patent a new smart shoe that is capable of detecting when the shoe has reached a critical wear level. A shoe that has reached this critical wear level may cause damage to the wearer's feet, legs, and back. Apple's patent application

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- [Do You Have a Favorite Easter Patent?](https://hlflegal.com/?page_id=1425) - Easter Patent | Doesn't everyone have a favorite Easter patent? In celebration of Easter this Sunday, here is a list of some interesting U.S. patents . ..
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