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Supporting a Green Tech Startup's Global IP Strategy

Supporting a Green Tech Startup's Global IP Strategy

Hauptman Ham helped a green tech startup build a strong global IP portfolio, securing key patents and trademarks to support growth in worldwide markets. Read More

Strengthening Patent Filings with a Smarter Pre-Filing Strategy

Strengthening Patent Filings with a Smarter Pre-Filing Strategy

A structured pre-filing strategy dramatically reduced §112 issues and office actions, strengthening claim coverage and improving patent prosecution efficiency. Read More

Seamless Patent Portfolio Transfer Across Borders

Seamless Patent Portfolio Transfer Across Borders

Hauptman Ham coordinated a smooth cross-border patent portfolio transfer, ensuring accurate filings in multiple jurisdictions for efficient global IP alignment. Read More

Reducing Patent Prosecution Costs Through Strategic Examiner Interviews

Reducing Patent Prosecution Costs Through Strategic Examiner Interviews

Targeted Examiner interviews and smart amendments streamlined prosecution, cut fees, and helped secure strong, commercially valuable patent protection. Read More

Boosting Patent Quality with Strategic Pre-Filing Claim Review

Boosting Patent Quality with Strategic Pre-Filing Claim Review

A proactive pre-filing claim review significantly reduced §112 rejections and objections, improving patent quality and accelerating prosecution for a global client. Read More

Case Law Review: Volume 11, No. 3

Case Law Review: Volume 11, No. 3

The Federal Circuit limited “comprising tungsten” to elemental tungsten based on the specification, affirming the PTAB’s obviousness ruling despite the construction error. Read More

Case Law Review: Volume 11, No. 2

Case Law Review: Volume 11, No. 2

The Federal Circuit ruled that a patent need only describe what is claimed, reversing a written-description invalidity finding in litigation over Entresto. Read More

Case Law Review: Volume 11, No. 1

Case Law Review: Volume 11, No. 1

The Federal Circuit held that a detailed commercial “quotation” letter constituted an invalidating offer for sale under pre-AIA §102(b), clarifying on-sale bar standards. Read More

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