Duke Haugh

Intellectual Property Attorney - #patents, #trademarks, and #copyrights @FBT_Law. Tweets are not legal advice.

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How might USPTO policy changes affect patent prosecution in 2026? Here is an overview of some key issues to watch. https://t.co/PhemoGTXNo

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@Berrylyte1 Yes. And he patented it: https://t.co/h7XzBXM0jc

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USPTO memo confirms: Improving how an AI learns is a technological improvement, not just an abstract idea.
The new Desjardins memo updates the MPEP to treat ML training efficiency (storage, complexity) just like the database improvements in Enfish. https://t.co/hbrD2UviNW

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New USPTO Director John Squires will decide on IPR institution with PTAB judge input, tightening oversight and likely changing institution patterns. https://t.co/u1uF2eiXNu

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New USPTO Director Squires pushes back on overbroad §101 use. Ex parte Desjardins is nonprecedential, but could mark a turning point in how AI/software eligibility is handled at the patent office https://t.co/Z2XfwuNRXY

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Fed Circuit ruled Monday that PowerBlock's dumbbell patent shouldn't have been invalidated under § 101 as abstract. The court said the patent covers specific, patent-eligible subject matter, not just an abstract concept. https://t.co/M2kza7l4u8

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Interesting approach for selling IP. Billy McFarland is selling the “Fyre Festival” brand on eBay, including TMs, domains, etc. After one day, the bidding is just over $200,000. https://t.co/cWGZak9dGT

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Simple patent counts don't tell the whole story. IEEE's 'Pipeline Power' metric integrates volume along with growth, impact, originality, & generality for deeper evaluation of patent strength. Amazon at the top (but ranked 20th in raw patent count). https://t.co/fe7kk8M1Co

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New report names Columbus among North America's top 10 emerging tech hubs, highlighting Ohio's growing role in data center and cloud infrastructure development. https://t.co/krLoHTrgCO

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Copyright Office's recent report on GenAI works - protection requires human creative choices beyond prompting. https://t.co/UvKu0zPcv2

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We’ve announced our AI strategy, outlining how the USPTO will address AI’s impact across IP policy, agency operations, and the broader innovation ecosystem. Read more on the strategy: https://t.co/9j7rfRdJ9h

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Effective Jan 19: USPTO adds $2700 fee for continuing apps filed 6+ years after earliest benefit date (EBD). Fee jumps to $4000 for 9+ year EBD. USPTO trying to recoup for lack of maintenance fees that will be collected during life of these patents
https://t.co/rHdRCRL2cd

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A treasure trove of 1929 works entered the public domain this week - from Faulkner to Mickey Mouse's first words. After 95 years of copyright protection, these works are now available without copyright restrictions. https://t.co/fc4nGAjJpJ

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USPTO increasing fees starting on Jan 19, 2025. Most notable: (1) Sliding scale fee hike for continuing applications based on earliest claimed benefit date (2) an IDS fee based on number of references cited. https://t.co/pX2FJe4oxI

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Never gets old. Perhaps due to its complex quintuple time signature - 5 beats per measure. Main accents and chord changes are on the first and fourth beats.

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The Dave Brubeck Quartet perform live at the Jazz Casual TV show in 1961.
#Jazz
"Take Five"

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USPTO Director Kathi Vidal announces resignation. Deputy Director Derrick Brent will take over until the incoming Trump Administration appoints a new Director. https://t.co/Bs3PBVTIJH

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Lots of interesting tech being considered by the MLS in an attempt to engage US soccer fans. But some of this does feel reminiscent of the failed "glowing puck" augmented reality system that the NHL debuted back in 1996. #MLS #Soccer #AI #NHL https://t.co/tWDPHqcNe9

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USPTO has issued guidance for AI subject matter eligibility under Section 101, which includes three new examples of how to apply the guidance.
https://t.co/ViLTqGYqE4

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WIPO findings: Growth in investments in brands, IP, and software tripling physical asset investment growth. US, Sweden, and France shown to have the most intangible asset-intensive economies.

https://t.co/9GnsTpVBlk

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The @uspto employs nearly 9,500 patent examiners and plans to hire 800 more by Sept 30. These efforts should hopefully help to reduce First Office Action Pendency, which is currently 20.2 months. https://t.co/kfQl8KuXLk