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Author Archives: Michael Liu Su
Will the New USPTO Administrative Proceedings Solve the Software Patent Problem?
Amidst current discussions on the “problem” posed by software patents, David Kappos, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), recently delivered a speech defending the existence of such patents. Kappos argued that innovations in the software industry are no … Continue reading
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The Uncertain Future of Divided Patent Infringement
The law of patent infringement is governed by 35 U.S.C. § 271. In particular, § 271(a) describes what constitutes infringement: Except as otherwise provided in this title, whoever without authority makes, uses, offers to sell, or sells any patented invention, within the … Continue reading
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