I have experienced firsthand the highs of success and the lows of participating in our country’s broken patent system. “The Great Equalizer,” a documentary I had the privilege to be a part of, directed by Pritchett Cotten and led by Luke Livingston, has just won an award for “Best Direction” from the Political Film Festival. […]
Recently, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued updated guidance to agency employees on the proper application of obviousness doctrine when determining patent validity. As a representative of America’s inventor community who has strongly opposed certain developments at the USPTO, I want to express my gratitude to Director Vidal for her work in clarifying […]
As an inventor I can’t tell you how many times I have been told by lawyers that “inventors just don’t understand patent law”. That we should not get involved. Gosh, isn’t it strange that millions of patents have been granted in the US? That is, millions of inventors just “don’t get it” and should stick […]
In the Spring of 2023, I met Joe Kiani, an inventor and owner of Masimo. I flew from Denver to Orange County with the one intention of sharing my story with Joe and with Congressman Correa. Little did I know I was about to meet my biggest hero. The Masimo building is a spectacle! The […]
I experienced the devastating loss of my only two patents in a lengthy and costly inter partes review (IPR) in 2018. The process, spanning four difficult years, left me $300K in legal debt and with two canceled patents. Since October 2021, I’ve actively immersed myself in the intricate world of patent law, seeking guidance from lawyers, […]
