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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #229
The Federal Circuit ruled that a patent for software plus hardware was not infringed by technology that's just software. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #228
Barclays has become the first major European bank to join the Open Invention Network. The future of 5G might be open source if Linux has anything to say about it. Is this...
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Alt Legal IP News – Issue #227
Effectively searching TESS can help you knowledgeably advise clients and reduce the chances of receiving office actions citing likelihood of confusion. Join Alt Legal and...
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What are Esports? A Video Q&A with IP Attorney Anna Chang
Esports, or electronic sports, is a fast-growing, billion-dollar industry involving multi-player competitive video gaming. As Esports continue to grow, IP attorneys can e...
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A Coordinated Effort: How to use the USPTO’s Coordinated Classes to perform better knock out searches
One topic that drew a lot of attention at Alt Legal Connect was coordinated classes, primarily because it was something most hadn’t heard of before! During an interview...
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How to Search TESS like a Trademark Examiner
The USPTO offers a search tool called “Trademark Electronic Search System” (TESS) for searching its entire database of trademark filings. While the interface and sear...
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