The burden of drafting patent applications with sufficient support for antibody claims is not likely to lessen any time soon. The courts and the scientific community are in agreement that antibody ...
Brands marketing foods and ingredients for mood management must navigate a complex regulatory landscape by understanding functional claims, relying on strong scientific evidence and staying informed ...
On March 18, 2024, the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) issued a memorandum to patent examiners addressing means-plus-function and step-plus-function claim limitations and how to clearly articulate, ...
The current industry trend “beauty from within” refers to a focus on wellness—namely physical, mental, and lifestyle—and its impact on beauty. Oral supplements that consumers can use for aesthetic ...
“When drafting or prosecuting patents under § 112(f), the key to success is to ensure that the specification adequately describes how the claimed functions are performed, especially in software and AI ...
Which (one or more) of these claims can appear on a food or supplement label without approval from the Food and Drug Administration? (a) Improves memory. (b) Relieves stress. (c) Suppresses appetite. ...
“A claim is valid even if only one embodiment discloses corresponding structure.” – CAFC The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential decision in Richard Gramm, ...