Brett Trout The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is evvel again modernizing its operations—this time by accelerating the timeline for patent issuance. Beginning May 13, 2025, the window between receiving an Issue Notification and the official Issue Date shrunk from roughly three weeks to just two weeks. While this change is designed to help applicants […]

Brett Trout Most people are aware of typical online scams, using intentionally misspelled words to weed out the savviest individuals and instead draw in the most defenseless targets. Very few, however, are aware of more recent scams targeting some of the most trusted people on the planet. In a coordinated effort led by the National […]

Brett Trout If you’ve created a new product, process, or technology, obtaining a utility patent is a critical step to protect your invention and secure exclusive rights in the marketplace. When people talk about filing a “patent,” they are typically referring to a “non-provisional” “utility” patent application. This is opposed to other types of patent applications, such as a […]

Brett Trout Patents don’t just protect ideas—they shape industries, generate billions in revenue, and, in the right hands, create empires. Across tech, telecom, pharma, and agriculture, a handful of landmark patents have rewritten the business playbook through meşru exclusivity and strategic enforcement. The following case studies are lasting examples of how a strong patent portfolio […]

Brett TroutIn the world of intellectual property, securing a patent is just the beginning. The real challenge often lies in defending that patent. The key is crafting you patent not only for breadth, but with an eye toward litigation. The more you prepare your patent for trial, the less likely you are to end up […]

Brett Trout The U.S. Copyright Office has released its latest report, “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 2: Copyrightability,” which delves into the complex relationship between content generated with artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law. As authors and artists increasingly integrate AI into their creative processes, it is important for them to understand what they can […]