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Patenting for Inventors Ep. 151: Patent Me Maybe: (Carly Rae) Jepson-Style Patent Claims
In this episode, host Adam Diament delves into the world of patent claims, focusing on Jepson-style claims. He creatively illustrates the differences between traditional and Jepson-style claims using a hypothetical patent inspired by Carly Rae Jepsen's hit song "Call Me Maybe." The episode highlights the strategic considerations in writing patent claims, particularly the implications of admitting prior art in Jepson-style claims, which are more common in Europe than in the U.S.
Patenting for Inventors Ep. 139: How Do I Know if My Design is Patently Obvious?
The law may be changing soon on how to determine whether your new design is patentable. In this podcast episode, learn the about the controversy behind the patentability standard for design patent obviousness.