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The Evolution of Inventorship: How Our Favorite Technologies Have Changed Over Time

Inventorship is a field that is constantly evolving, with new technologies and innovations being developed all the time.  This blog post will look at the evolution of some of our favorite technologies and will explore how they have changed and improved over time. One example of the evolution of inventorship is your smartphone.  The first smartphones were developed in the 1990s and were essential for making phone calls and sending text messages.  Smartphones today are much more advanced, with capabilities like internet access, GPS, and high-quality cameras.  Now we have computers in our pockets. Another example is television.  The first televisions were developed in the 1920s.  TV's were large, bulky devices that only offered black-and-white images.  Today, televisions are much smaller and offer high-definition, color images.  Some screens are so unique one might not even recognize immediately that the screen is actually a television.  This is includes some business marketing screens, sides of some buildings, or even tiny screens on some devies. These are just a few examples of how our favorite technologies have changed and evolved.  From smartphones to televisions, it's fascinating to see how inventorship has shaped our world and how it continues to do so.  Whether you're a technology enthusiast or just interested in the evolution of your favorite gadgets, this blog post will undoubtedly provide insight into the fantastic world of inventorship.  Contact Tucker Law today to discuss how a patent attorney with our firm can turn your idea into a patented invention and our next favorite technology.

By |2023-01-09T04:54:32-05:00January 16th, 2023|Patent History, Patents|Comments Off on The Evolution of Inventorship: How Our Favorite Technologies Have Changed Over Time
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The Unsung Heroes of Inventorship: Recognizing the Contributions of Lesser-Known Inventors

Inventorship is often associated with big names like Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers, but there are many other inventors whose contributions have gone unrecognized. In this blog post attorney Matthew Tucker will look at some of the unsung heroes of inventorship, exploring the stories of lesser-known inventors who have made significant contributions to our world. One example of an unsung hero of inventorship is Granville T. Woods. Woods was an black inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the early telephone, electric trolley, and other technologies. Despite Mr. Wood's many achievements, he is often overlooked in the history of inventorship, nor have his contributions have not received the recognition they rightfully deserve. Yet another example is Marie Van Brittan Brown, who is often credited as the inventor of the home security system. In 1966, Ms. Brown filed a patent for a system that used cameras and monitors to allow homeowners to see who was at their door, even when they were not home. This system, which included a control panel and remote control, was a precursor to modern home security systems, and it was a significant innovation in its time. Despite her important contribution, Brown's name is not as well-known as some of her contemporaries.  That is why we are bringing light to her story. These are just a few examples of the many unsung heroes of inventorship who have made significant contributions to our world. From Granville T. Woods to Marie Van Brittan Brown, these inventors have helped shape our lives in ways that are often overlooked. It's important to recognize and honor their contributions, and to remember that inventorship is a complex and multifaceted field that includes the contributions of [...]

By |2023-01-11T17:30:41-05:00January 12th, 2023|Patent History, Patents|Comments Off on The Unsung Heroes of Inventorship: Recognizing the Contributions of Lesser-Known Inventors
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Uncovering Another Fascinating History Behind Our Favorite Inventions

Believe it or not, one interesting story of inventorship is that of the telephone. Alexander Graham Bell is often credited as the inventor of the telephone.  While Alexander Graham Bell did play a significant role in the telephone's development, the story has more depth. Bell was not the only one working on the telephone at the time. In fact, there were several other inventors.  Elisha Gray and Antonio Meucci were two others also trying to create a device that could transmit sound over a distance. Despite the competition, Bell was the one who ultimately succeeded in bringing the telephone to the market. His design was the most practical and functional, and he was able to secure a patent for it in 1876. However, the patent process was not without controversy, and there were many who argued that Bell had stolen ideas from Gray and Meucci. Despite these accusations, Bell's patent was ultimately upheld, and Bell became known as the inventor of the telephone. Today, the cell phones are an essential part of our daily lives, and it's hard to imagine a world without it. This story of inventorship shows that even something as seemingly simple as the telephone has a complex and fascinating history behind it.  Despite the history, it's surprising these others are not given more credit. If you have an intention that could become an essential part of our daily lives, it is worth patenting.  Contact Tucker Law today to discuss preparing and filing your patent application with the help of a registered patent attorney to protect your world-changing idea.

By |2023-01-11T18:00:35-05:00January 11th, 2023|Patent History, Patents|Comments Off on Uncovering Another Fascinating History Behind Our Favorite Inventions
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Uncovering the Fascinating Histories Behind Our Favorite Inventions

Inventorship is a fascinating subject.  It is filled with stories of ingenuity, perseverance, and sometimes even controversy. From the first lightbulb to the first airplane, many of the inventions that have shaped our world have a rich history behind them. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the most interesting and reasonable stories of inventorship.  We explore the people and circumstances that led to the creation of these groundbreaking innovations. One of the most iconic inventions in history is the lightbulb. Many people just assume that Thomas Edison was the sole inventor of the lightbulb.  However, the truth is a bit more complicated. Edison was certainly an important--if not key--figure in the development of the lightbulb, but he was far from the only one. In fact, many other inventors threw their hat in the ring including Joseph Swan and Hiram Maxim, were also working on similar technologies at the same time. Despite the competition, Edison was the one who ultimately succeeded in bringing the lightbulb to the masses and the market. His persistence and determination paid off.  Edison became known as the inventor of the lightbulb. However, it's important to remember that Edison was not the only one working on this groundbreaking technology.  The story of inventorship is often much more complex than it may seem at first glance. Another interesting story of inventorship is that of the airplane. While the Wright brothers are often credited as the inventors of the airplane, they were not the only ones working on this technology. In fact, there were many other inventors and engineers who were also trying to develop the first successful airplane. The Wright brothers, however, were the ones who were able [...]

By |2023-01-11T17:42:45-05:00January 10th, 2023|Patent History, Patents|Comments Off on Uncovering the Fascinating Histories Behind Our Favorite Inventions
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Understanding the Outcome of Genentech v. Sandoz: The Importance of Patentability and Infringement in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Genentech v. Sandoz is a case that dealt with the validity and infringement of patents related to methods of managing side effects of certain drugs. That case centered around two patents each owned by Genentech, and which covered methods for reducing the risk of certain side effects in patients taking certain medications. Sandoz, a pharmaceutical company, was accused of infringing in Federal Court on these patents by using similar methods in its own drugs. The case ultimately ended up in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, where the court ruled that the patents in question were invalid. The court found that the methods claimed in the patents were not new and non-obvious, and therefore did not meet the requirements for patentability. The court in that case also ruled that even if the patents had been valid, Sandoz's methods would not have infringed on them. This was because the methods used by Sandoz were different from those claimed in the Genentech patents, and therefore did not fall under the scope of the patents. This case highlights the importance of carefully considering the requirements for patentability when seeking to protect new methods or technologies. In order for a patent to be granted, the invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful. If these requirements are not met, the patent may be found invalid and the inventor will not be able to stop others from using their invention.  This is obviously important. Additionally, the case serves as a reminder of the importance of closely analyzing whether an accused product or method falls under the scope of a patent. Even if a patent is valid, it is not necessarily infringed upon simply by using a similar [...]

By |2023-01-09T04:54:32-05:00January 8th, 2023|Patents|Comments Off on Understanding the Outcome of Genentech v. Sandoz: The Importance of Patentability and Infringement in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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