Ipr Ptabcast: Nidec Motor Corporation V. Zhongshan Broad Ocean Co.

Author

Picture of Craige Thompson

Craige Thompson

Craige is an experienced engineer, accomplished patent attorney, and bestselling author.

Table of contents

Share

[team_post_link]
Legal scales and gavel symbolizing patent law and intellectual property rights.
✎Executive Summary1 min read
Key Takeaways
  • This IPR PTABCast episode, titled ‘Patent Drafting Danger: Throw The Lists Overboard,’ is hosted by Craige Thompson (‘The Examiner Whisperer’).
  • Thompson identifies three drafting patterns (‘currents’) that can pull patent owners away from strong infringement positions and into invalidity risk during IPR review.
  • He offers ‘rescue techniques,’ including proper drafting approaches aimed at producing what the firm calls Litigation Quality Patents.
  • The post also promotes a live, complimentary webinar called ‘Ask The Patent Attorney’ where listeners can get their own patent questions answered.
The Bottom Line: Avoiding common list-based claim drafting pitfalls is key to keeping a patent defensible against invalidity challenges during IPR proceedings, according to this PTABCast episode.

Summary: Patent Drafting Danger: Throw The Lists Overboard

In this IPR PTABCast episode, The Examiner Whisperer, Craige Thompson, breaks down three strong currents that combine to swiftly carry unsuspecting Patent Owners away from the golden “infringement” shore and out to drown in the sea of “invalidity.” Craige reveals some rescue techniques, including proper drafting techniques for Litigation Quality Patents.

Questions? If you would like to get your patent questions answered and be part of the show, Thompson Patent Law has a LIVE complimentary webinar called Ask The Patent Attorney. Call the number below and reserve your spot in this LIVE teaching event.

free Patent NEEDS Assessment

related articles

Two construction engineers in safety vests and helmets reviewing blueprints at a building site.

IPR PTAB CAST

✎Executive Summary1 min read Key Takeaways This post introduces the IPR PTAB Cast, hosted by Craige Thompson

Legal gavel and scales of justice on a wooden desk for patent law.

IPR PTABCast: In Re Smith International Inc.

✎Executive Summary1 min read Key Takeaways This PTABCast episode summary reports a win for patent owners: the

Abstract digital network with interconnected points and lines in blue.

IPR PTABCast: DSS Technology V. Apple

✎Executive Summary1 min read Key Takeaways The episode addresses whether a patent claim can be found obvious