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Foley IP Law is a boutique, woman-owned law firm specializing in intellectual property protection for national and global organizations.

Foley IP Law is a boutique, woman-owned law firm specializing in intellectual property protection for national and global organizations that prides itself on a relationship-firm client approach. With Foley IP Law, clients receive specialized expertise from our team of highly knowledgeable attorneys with an agile, relationship-first approach to client service.

09/03/2026

We have an exciting week coming up in Las Vegas for Running Legal Like a Business 2026!

This year, Foley IP Law is proud to sponsor ADAPT.legal’s IP Mix & Mingle on September 9, bringing members of the IP community together for an evening centered on connection, conversation, and the experiences shaping our profession.

Sarah Foley will also be joining Ashley Cheung of Virtual Patent Gateway for a live podcast conversation on September 8, where they’ll discuss intellectual property, AI, entrepreneurship, and some of the challenges founders face as they grow their businesses.

We’re looking forward to a great week of learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with colleagues across the legal and IP communities.

If you’ll be at RLLB, we hope to see you there!

08/27/2026

Some of the best inventions happen by accident. Others happen because someone knows what to do with the accident.

Ruth Graves Wakefield is often credited with inventing the chocolate chip cookie after adding chopped pieces of chocolate to a batch of cookie dough at the Toll House Inn.

Whether the story happened exactly that way has been debated over the years, but what isn't up for debate is the impact her recipe had. It became one of the most recognizable desserts in America and eventually led to a partnership with Nestlé that helped make chocolate chips a household staple.

It's a great reminder that innovation doesn't always come from a laboratory or a research facility. Sometimes it starts in a kitchen, with curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to try something new.

Behind many products we use every day is someone who saw an opportunity where others might have seen a mistake.

08/24/2026

Next month, the Foley IP Law team will be in Toronto for the 2026 IPO Annual Meeting, joining intellectual property professionals from around the world for one of the industry's leading conferences.

The IPO Annual Meeting brings together attorneys, in-house counsel, business leaders, and innovators to explore emerging trends, share practical insights, and discuss the issues shaping the future of intellectual property.

We're looking forward to engaging in conversations with colleagues across the IP community, learning from industry leaders, and connecting with clients and peers throughout the week.

If you'll be attending, we'd love the opportunity to connect.

See you in Toronto!

08/18/2026

The conversation around artificial intelligence continues to evolve, and so does the way businesses are approaching it.

Early discussions focused on what AI could do. Today, the conversation is becoming more practical. Organizations are developing policies, setting expectations, and evaluating where these tools can genuinely improve the way they work.

That shift is an important one.

The goal is not to adopt every new platform or keep pace with every headline. It is to understand where AI can create value, where additional oversight is needed, and how innovation can be implemented responsibly without compromising quality or trust.

Technology will continue to move quickly. Thoughtful decision making will always be the foundation for long-term success.

08/13/2026

A product's competitive advantage isn't always found in how it works. Sometimes it's found in how it's recognized.

When most people think of patents, they think about protecting functionality. Design patents serve a different purpose by protecting the ornamental appearance of a product, including the visual features that distinguish it in the marketplace.

For many businesses, those visual elements become part of a product's identity. From consumer electronics and medical devices to packaging and industrial products, distinctive design can influence purchasing decisions, strengthen brand recognition, and create meaningful competitive differentiation.

As product markets become increasingly crowded, companies are placing greater emphasis on protecting every aspect of their intellectual property portfolio. In many cases, that means pursuing design patent protection alongside utility patents, trademarks, and other IP rights to build a more comprehensive strategy.

Understanding which aspects of a product create value and how those assets can be protected is an important part of developing an effective intellectual property strategy.

08/10/2026

Next month, the Foley IP Law team will be heading to Las Vegas for Running Legal Like a Business 2026, where industry professionals will come together to discuss the future of the legal industry.

We're also proud to co-sponsor ADAPT.legal's IP Mix & Mingle on September 9. Designed to foster meaningful conversations and new connections, the event brings together members of the IP community for an evening centered on storytelling, collaboration, and the experiences that shape our profession.

If you'll be attending RLLB, we'd love the opportunity to connect. We hope you'll join us for the ADAPT happy hour and say hello throughout the conference.

See you in Las Vegas!

Learn more and RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gMk9G9u4

08/06/2026

Sometimes the cases the Supreme Court doesn't hear matter just as much as the ones it does.

When people think about the Supreme Court, they often think about landmark decisions that reshape the law. What receives less attention are the cases the Court declines to review. Those decisions can still have a significant impact by leaving lower court rulings in place.

A recent example is Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., a patent case the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear earlier this year. While the Court did not rule on the merits, its decision leaves the Federal Circuit's opinion in place, allowing it to continue influencing how patent law is applied in the pharmaceutical industry.

The case centers on induced patent infringement. In simple terms, induced infringement occurs when one party encourages another to infringe a patent. In the pharmaceutical industry, these issues often arise when a generic manufacturer receives FDA approval to market a drug for certain uses while excluding others that remain protected by patents, a practice commonly known as a "skinny label."

The central question in Hikma was whether communications beyond the FDA-approved label, including marketing materials, educational content, or sales strategies, could support a claim of induced infringement.

By leaving the Federal Circuit's decision intact, the Supreme Court reinforces an important consideration for companies in the pharmaceutical industry: courts may evaluate more than the product label when determining whether induced infringement has occurred. Communications surrounding a product can be just as relevant as the label itself.

The case also highlights a broader principle. Intellectual property law often evolves through appellate court decisions, even when the Supreme Court chooses not to intervene. Those rulings continue to shape how businesses assess risk, develop commercial strategies, and protect innovation.

For companies navigating complex IP and regulatory environments, understanding these developments is an important part of managing intellectual property and supporting long-term business strategy.

08/04/2026

The USPTO is making an important change to how it handles missed patent deadlines.

Beginning August 13, the USPTO is shortening the timeframe for when it requires additional explanations and higher petition fees after certain missed patent deadlines.

Previously, applicants generally had up to two years before needing to provide additional support for a claim that a delay was "unintentional." Under the new rule, that window will be reduced to one year.

While this change will not affect every applicant, it highlights the importance of meeting patent deadlines. Missing a deadline does not necessarily mean patent rights are lost, but restoring those rights may become more costly and require additional justification.

For inventors and businesses, this update serves as a reminder that effective patent protection depends not only on innovation, but also on timely prosecution and careful management of the application process.

07/27/2026

A lot has probably changed in your business since January: new products have launched, fresh marketing campaigns are running, perhaps your team has grown.

In some cases, companies are entering entirely new markets or exploring opportunities that weren’t even on the radar six months ago.

Mid-year is a good time to revisit questions like:

- Do we have the right trademark protection in place?
- Are we creating content we actually own?
- Have we documented ownership clearly?
- Are there new products, branding, or designs worth protecting?

An IP strategy should evolve alongside the business and keep pace with the business itself.

07/22/2026

Before Zoom calls, voice notes, and internet calling became part of everyday life, someone had to imagine that future first.

Marian Croak helped make it all possible.

She was one of the pioneers behind Voice over Internet Protocol technology, better known as VoIP, which transformed how people communicate across the internet. The ability to make calls from a computer or mobile device instead of a traditional phone line changed business, communication, and connection around the world.

In many ways, her work helped give the internet a voice.

What makes her story even more remarkable is the scale of her impact. She holds hundreds of patents and has spent decades driving innovation while also advocating for broader access and opportunity in technology.

A lot of the most influential inventions are the ones people stop noticing because they become so woven into everyday life. But behind every seamless piece of technology is someone who had the vision to build it first.

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