A few new Federal Circuit opinions were released and designated as precedential, to cover the interpretation of terms in claims. This is somewhat surprising given the breadth of consistent case law on the issue, confirming that “[w]ords of a claim ‘are generally given their ordinary and customary meaning’ as understood by a person of ordinary […]
Read MoreNaturally harvested seafood typically contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids obtained from their diet, with three of the more important variants in human physiological being linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA).1 Humans are incapable of synthesizing these fatty acids, despite their importance in maintaining physiological health, and require regular consumption […]
Read MoreA recent decision from the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of carefully considering the terms of an agreement prior to signing the document. In Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. v. Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc., the parties entered into a confidentiality agreement with the intention of forming a business relationship.[1] The confidentiality agreement included a provision not to […]
Read MoreAt some point during a consultation with each patent client, the potential client asks, “So what information do you need from me?” Not only is this a common question, but also a complex one. The simple answer is taken directly from the rules governing the patent application process- enough for someone in the field to […]
Read MoreGiven the impact of the 2019-nCoV virus (SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19) on everyday life, it made sense to look into what we know about the virus right now and how that knowledge is driving possible treatments and vaccines, to get life moving back to normalcy. Much of the material was taken from research articles, which are cited […]
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