I just spotted a brand new published Olympus patent. It describes a 12-35mm f/1.8-2.4 (24-70mm f/4.0-5.6 FF equivalent) MFT lens. The main characteristic of that lens is that it is collapsible. The patent mentions that this lens can be used for both fixed lens and system camera versions. It will have pretty much the [...]
Multinational tech company Garmin Ltd. will likely be the target of a $37 million fine levied by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The fines result from Garmin’s business activities in marketing marine sonar imaging devices in violation of a cease-and-desist order resulting from a Section 337 patent infringement investigation. Section 337 Under section [...]
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has named U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Associate Solicitor Joseph Matal to perform the functions and duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. The position is effective June 7, 2017 and follows the resignation of Michelle K. Lee. Matal [...]
Jaguar Land Rover is the latest automaker to patent an active aerodynamics system, though the British brand’s concept of adaptable aerodynamics is unique. A recently published application in the U.K. details what the British automaker is calling a “vehicle aerodynamic apparatus,” and it’s quite different than existing active aero systems. Chevy recently patented an [...]
USPTO director Michelle Lee announced her resignation noting that," it has been professional experience of a lifetime a true privilege serving our country by supporting what have to believe to be some of the America's greatest heroes our inventors and entrepreneur." Lee will be known as stabilizing force managing the agency during these tough [...]
AIPLA (American Intellectual Property Law Association) represents a wide and diverse spectrum of individuals from law firms, companies and institutions involved directly or indirectly in the practice of intellectual property as well as other related fields. The Women in IP is a committee of AIPLA which strives to be a leader in the awareness and understanding of [...]
