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09/03/2026

Episode 60 pt 2 with Gustavo Gomes Dell Horto

08/27/2026

Episode 60 pt 1 with Gustavo Gomes Dell Horto

Gustavo Gomes Dell'Horto, an Inventor, discusses his experience in ...

08/20/2026

Episode 59 Preventing AI Exploitation and Deepfakes with Sahil Chiniwala

Law intern Sahil Chiniwala discusses AI and Deepfakes and how to pr...

08/04/2026

https://steinip.com/blog/2026-recent-activity-on-patents-from-uspto/

a.      The Fast Track Appeals Pilot is an existing program that the USPTO extended to end May 6th, 2028. This program is designed to expedite ex parte appeals to the PTAB, and its only requirement is that petitioners currently have an application in appeal and that they pay the $452 fee associ...

07/31/2026

Hikma v. Amarin: Where Is the Line for Induced Patent Infringement?
The United States Supreme Court recently addressed the scope of induced infringement in the pharmaceutical context, unanimously holding in Hikma v. Amarin, 146 S. Ct. 1391 (2026), that the generic manufacturer's FDA-approved skinny label and related statements were insufficient to plausibly allege inducement of patent infringement click link to continue reading

The United States Supreme Court recently addressed the scope of induced infringement in the pharmaceutical context, unanimously holding in Hikma v. Amarin, 146 S. Ct. 1391 (2026), that the generic manufacturer's FDA-approved skinny label and related statements were insufficient to plausibly allege i...

07/29/2026

By Delia Allen

Patents are Becoming Essential in the Fashion Industry
Fashion law has historically focused primarily on trademarks and copyrights. Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and other source-identifying features, while copyrights can protect certain artistic elements of fashion-related works. However, as the fashion industry continues to evolve, patents are becoming an increasingly important area of intellectual property protection. Recent developments show that major fashion brands are investing more heavily in patent protection as innovation becomes a larger part of the industry.
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Fashion law has historically focused primarily on trademarks and copyrights. Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and other source-identifying features, while copyrights can protect certain artistic elements of fashion-related works. However, as the fashion industry continues to evolve, patents ar...

07/16/2026

Episode 56 Pt 2 Jonathan Stroud Discusses Inter Partes Review

Jonathon and Michael discuss IPRs and Re-ExaminationsPart 1 https...

07/15/2026

The USPTO has introduced several artificial intelligence enhancements to its trademark systems. One notable update is the new AI-powered image search feature in the USPTO's Trademark Search system, which allows users to upload an image and search for visually similar marks in the trademark database. This feature supplements traditional design search code searches, making it easier to identify potentially conflicting logos and design marks. The Trademark Center also now offers an AI-powered color claim and mark description generator, helping applicants prepare accurate descriptions and color claims for logo and design marks.
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07/09/2026

Episode 56 Pt 1 Jonathan Stroud Discusses Patent Validity and Strength

Jonathan Stroud of Unified Patents discusses patent validityJonat...

07/02/2026