by Andrew Berks | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog
United Cannabis (UCann) owns US Patent 9,730,911, which discloses methods of extracting cannabinoid oils from cannabis plant material and formulations of the oils. The patent has 36 claims, all on various formulations of cannabinoids. Of particular interest is claim...
by Andrew Berks | Mar 3, 2019 | Blog
Patent prosecution is one of my sharpest skills, and I just got word of an important patent allowance for one of my biotech cases. The beauty of receiving this notice was compounded by the strategy and approach to getting this case out the door with allowable subject...
by Andrew Berks | Mar 3, 2019 | Blog
A critical aspect in patent drafting is the written description requirement (35 USC §112(a)). This is a standard feature of all patent systems, which requires that claims be “supported” by the specification. Shortfalls in meeting the written description requirement...
by Andrew Berks | Mar 3, 2019 | Blog
What does it take to get a patent issued? One ingredient that clients often struggle with is perseverance. The reality of getting an issued patent is that it is often a struggle. For those caught in this trap, struggling to get an innovative invention patented — you...
