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In Defense of Simple Inventions

By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond

Strategic Use of Continuation Applications

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman

Patentability and Infringement

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman

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By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond

Inter Partes Review – Sovereign Immunity and the Oil States Storm in the Supreme Court

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on December 20, 2017

Some Things You Didn’t Know You Needed – From the IoT

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on August 18, 2017

DIY Due Diligence on Foreign Patents and Pending Applications

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on December 19, 2016

Swimming with the (Duly Diligent) Sharks

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on October 14, 2016

Scanning the Horizon – The Setup and Use of a Patent Alert Service

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on April 1, 2016

What is a Limited Monopoly?

By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond on March 1, 2016

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Inter Partes Review – Sovereign Immunity and the Oil States Storm in the Supreme Court

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on December 20, 2017

IPR Under the AIA – The America Invents Act, which is considered the most significant reform of patent law in over 50 years, became effective in September of 2011.  One of the […]

Pop–Up Headlights…The Invention That Graced Sports Cars of Years Gone By

By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond on November 15, 2017

A Blink and They’re Gone  – Pop up, retractable and hidden headlights were an awesome feature of many sports cars of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.  Fond memories of the Chevy […]

Some Things You Didn’t Know You Needed – From the IoT

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on August 18, 2017

This past week we performed a cursory patent search relating to the “Internet of Things.” As often happens in an online foray, it was easy to get distracted by the unending lists […]

Patenting Holes – And the Story of an Early Marketing Scheme

By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond on April 19, 2017

Thomas A. Edison was issued U.S. Patent No. 200,521 on February 19, 1878 for a phonograph, just one of more than 1,000 patents he was granted for his inventions. Edison’s invention of […]

DIY Due Diligence on Foreign Patents and Pending Applications

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on December 19, 2016

A Continuation-In-Part – In a recent issue of our column, we gave a lesson on performing “do-it-yourself due diligence” on a pending U.S. patent application.  This month, we present a “Continuation-In-Part” of […]

21st Century Holiday Lights – The Story of the White LED

By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond on December 10, 2016

Of Christmas Lights Past – As days grow short and darkness dominates the landscape, we humans turn to artificial lighting for both utility and aesthetic comfort. Before the advent of electricity, candles […]

Swimming with the (Duly Diligent) Sharks

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on October 14, 2016

Feeding Frenzy – Most of us are familiar with the network TV show, Shark Tank® – but in case not, here is a brief summary of the premise.  Entrepreneurs seeking funding for […]

Pre-Appeal Briefs – Another Bite at the Apple or Just More File History

By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond on October 2, 2016

The Traditional Road to Appeal – If the claims in your patent application have been rejected twice, there are several options at your disposal, one of which is to go through the […]

Just Breathe: A Few Old Skool Engines… and the Patents Behind Them

By John Hammond and Bob Gunderman on September 7, 2016

So Long Summer of ’16 – This month we wistfully say goodbye to the summer of ’16, as it fades in our rearview mirror. To close out this season, we’re offering a […]

Patent Agent – Client Privilege as real as Attorney – Client Privilege

By Bob Gunderman and John Hammond on August 9, 2016

Attorney-Client Privilege. A Short Overview. Attorney-client privilege is considered to be the oldest form of privilege related to confidential communications; that of the communication between an attorney and client. Attorney-client privilege protects […]

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Patentability of Inventions »

Patenting Holes – And the Story of an Early Marketing Scheme

The Patent Landscape of Bitcoin and its Crypto-Brethren

This Christmas, Give…Bitcoin?

Patent Fundamentals »

Patent Agent – Client Privilege as real as Attorney – Client Privilege

Scanning the Horizon – The Setup and Use of a Patent Alert Service

Avoid Admitting Prior Art in Your Patent Application – Take the Path Less Traveled

America Invents Act (AIA) »

Inter Partes Review – Sovereign Immunity and the Oil States Storm in the Supreme Court

…And Last But Not Least – The New “First to File” Statute Under the AIA

The Prioritized Examination Option Under the AIA

Patent Reform »

The America Invents Act – Best Mode Requirement

The America Invents Act – What’s New in False Patent Marking Laws

The Gears of Government- How New Laws Are Implemented in Our Patent System

Innovation »

Some Things You Didn’t Know You Needed – From the IoT

Just Breathe: A Few Old Skool Engines… and the Patents Behind Them

In Defense of Simple Inventions

Patent Prosecution »

Building The Case For Patentability: Prosecution in the USPTO

JOHN M HAMMOND P.E.

Mr. Hammond is a licensed Patent Agent, the President of Patent Innovations LLC and a licensed Professional Engineer. He has 23 years of work experience in product design [...}

ROBERT D. GUNDERMAN P.E.

Mr. Gunderman has 30+ years of engineering related work experience, and is the President of Patent Technologies, LLC, a patent law firm with headquarters in the Lennox Tech [more...]

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