Fuck No: Understanding Failure-to-Function Refusals
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In the world of trademark law, there is a common misconception that simply using a word or logo on a product makes it a mark. However, the USPTO often issue a failure-to-function refusal – a...
The “How” Matters: Federal Circuit Affirms §101 Invalidation of Web Conferencing Patent
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In a fresh precedential ruling on January 22, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinforced a difficult truth for software patent owners: describing a “cool result” is not the...
