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How to Tell If a Patent Is Expired—Beyond 20-Year Math: Fees, Disclaimers, IPRs, and Courts

Roughly half of all U.S. utility patents never reach their full 20-year term. Patent owners abandon them after failing to pay maintenance..

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Thompson Patent Law: A Leader in Innovation

Thompson Patent Law (TPL) is proud to announce that we have been ranked 39th on the 2023

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Thompson Patent Law chosen as 2023 Top Patent Management Services Provider

Thompson Patent Law has been recognized as the Top Patent Management Services Provider of 2023. To view

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6 Keys You Need So You Can Profit by Patenting Software (Part 1 of 6) Introduction: Why Alice Matters

Introduction: Why Alice Matters Alice Corp v. CLS Bank was a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme

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