Toyota loses request to toss out ITC case involving hybrid

June 25th, 2010

Paice LLC, a small entity that appears to be non-practicing, has been in a number of patent battles with Toyota. On June 24, the ITC denied Toyota’s request to toss out Paice’s ITC case.

IP360 covers the matter more thoroughly: http://ip.law360.com/articles/177090

The United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”) has lately become a popular tool to resolve patent disputes involving the import of goods into the United States. Parties use the ITC because it often reaches findings faster than a district court would, and features a somewhat compressed discovery process that can cut down on litigation costs.

Just for Fun

May 10th, 2010

Take the Green Innovations: Sci-Fi or Real quiz.

The Green Technology Pilot Program Works

May 4th, 2010

I drafted a patent application, filed it, and received a notice of allowance 15 months from the date of filing. It was allowed before it published. The application was allowed around 40 days after the decision on the petition was received.

Impressive results from the experimental program at the USTPO.

And no, the claims are not ultra-narrow.  :)