Design
Patents
Design patent protection plays an important role in a company’s intellectual property portfolio, and can be extremely valuable, despite lower procurement and maintenance costs. Design patents also offer additional damages remedies not available for utility patents. BSKB excels in developing strategies to protect your designs and has a long track record of obtaining and enforcing design patent rights. In fact, BSKB has consistently ranked among the top five law firms for number of design patents obtained annually.
Attorneys and Professionals
Insights
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October 9, 2024
Explanation and Practice of US Export Regulations
JPAA
Partner Chad M. Rink has recently authored an insightful article titled "Explanation and Practice of US Export Regulations." This comprehensive piece has been published with the Japanese Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) and provides valuable information on the complexities of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in the United States.
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September 20, 2024
’Hear my story’ – Giving voice to first-generation lawyers and clerks
WIPR
At BSKB, we are committed to fostering an inclusive legal community. Our latest article by Dr. MaryAnne Armstrong, "’Hear my story’ – Giving voice to first-generation lawyers and clerks" highlights the unique challenges and strengths of new attorneys and law clerks from first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) backgrounds.
Related Presentations
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September 25, 2024
Overview of USPTO’s July 2024 guidance on patent subject matter eligibility concerning AI-related inventions
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February 28, 2024
Sonos v. Google - The Next Generation of Prosecution Laches
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November 15, 2023
The means-plus-function issue in WSOU Investments LLC v. Google LLC
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November 16, 2022
Overview of AI Application and Related Issues
Recent News
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November 29, 2024
Chris McDonald Recognized as a 2024 Virginia Legal Elite
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Chris McDonald, an esteemed Associate at BSKB, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 Virginia Legal Elite list under the Intellectual Property category.
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August 27, 2020
USPTO Fees Update
Effective October 2, 2020, many USPTO fees will increase including application filing, RCE, appeal and issue fees. Therefore, to save costs, with one exception, you may consider filing any items with fee increases prior to October 2, 2020. The exception relates to the payment of the Issue Fee. Any issue Fee having a mailing date prior to October 2, 2020, will have the lower Issue Fee printed on the Notice of Allowance (even if the Issue Fee is paid after October 2, 2020).