Previously featured on Michael Best’s Federal Circuit Weekly blog in February of 2018, Michael Best IP attorney A.J. Bianchi wrote:
The Federal Circuit issued another precedential decision adding to its line of cases delineating between patent-eligible and patent-ineligible improvements in
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Eyes on Alice: Federal Circuit Concludes that Factual Allegations in Complaint Preclude Dismissal on Patent Eligibility Grounds
Previously featured on Michael Best’s Federal Circuit Weekly blog in February of 2018, Michael Best IP attorney Ken Albridge wrote:
On February 14, 2018, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision providing important guidance regarding the circumstances under which dismissal
Federal Circuit and USPTO Turn Corner on Software Patent Eligibility
Previously featured on Michael Best’s Software and Section 101 blog in June of 2016, Michael Best IP attorney Greg Helding wrote:
In May 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided Enfish, LLC v. Microsoft Corp and
USPTO Announces New Guidance on Post-Alice Subject Matter Eligibility
Previously featured on Michael Best’s Software and Section 101 blog in December of 2014, Michael Best IP attorney Greg Helding wrote:
“On December 15, 2014, the United States Patent and Trademark Office released its 2014 Interim Guidance on Patent Subject
Accepting Payment in Bitcoin: Considerations for Merchants
Michael Best Senior Counsel Cheryl Aaron was published in Lex Mundi’s Blockchain White Paper Series in the article titled, “Accepting Payment in Bitcoin: Considerations for Merchants.” In her whitepaper article, she discusses issues to be aware of if you are
Cannabis Companies May Have to Ship Out After UPS Trademark Lawsuit
Last week, global logistics leader United Parcel Service (more commonly known as “UPS”) sued three companies for trademark infringement. Those companies, as their names suggest, are a group of cannabis delivery companies: United Pot Smokers, UPS420, and THCPlant.
Defendants use
Michael Best IP Team Leads Custom Dynamics to a Trademark Infringement Win
Michael Best secured a $325,000 judgement and permanent injunction on behalf of their client, Custom Dynamics LLC, against Lite Cycle for trademark infringement of their products. Custom Dynamics is a seller of LED lighting and other electronic equipment for motorcycles.
Understanding Stablecoins
With stablecoins like Tether and Gemini making news recently, it is worth exploring what the term “stablecoin” means, and how it might impact businesses and consumers in the coming years.
For starters, a stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency that
The Benefits of Federal Trademark Registration
“If I can get a trademark just by using my mark to sell things, why should I register it?” We get this question a lot. It’s a great question. Traditional answers include how having a federal trademark registration gives you nationwide
What Blockchain Means for the Agriculture and Food Industries
Michael Best attorney Emily Lyons published an article discussing the intersection of blockchain technology and the Agribusiness and Food & Beverage industries. Emily writes:
“When most people think of blockchain, they think of its application to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. However,