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A Century Of Patent Litigation In Perspective, Ron D. Katznelson Nov 2014

A Century Of Patent Litigation In Perspective, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

When comparing patent litigation rates or “rarity” across decades, one must take into account the proportion to the actual scale of commercial activities that give rise to patent disputes. Such normalizing scales are preferably national metrics of commercial activity such as (a) the number of patents issued in the year, (b) the total number of patents in force over which disputes may arise, (c) the total number of Federal civil suits, or (d) the economic scale of the Gross National Product (GDP) in real dollars. This paper marshals for the first time information on all patent litigation in Federal district …


Patent Examination Policy And The Social Costs Of Examiner Allowance And Rejection Errors, Ron D. Katznelson Feb 2010

Patent Examination Policy And The Social Costs Of Examiner Allowance And Rejection Errors, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


The Perfect Storm Of Patent Reform?, Ron D. Katznelson Nov 2008

The Perfect Storm Of Patent Reform?, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Memorandum Of Amicus Curiae In Opposition To Uspto's Motion To Strike Exhibits, Ron D. Katznelson Feb 2008

Memorandum Of Amicus Curiae In Opposition To Uspto's Motion To Strike Exhibits, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

In response to USPTO's Motion to strike the exhibits of my Amicus brief (see USPTO's motion attached below), this memorandum establishes that such exhibits are properly before the Court. It details the legal standards of review under the Administrative Procedures Act for including extra evidence beyond the agency administrative record and establishes that all subject exhibits in my Amicus brief meet the criteria for augmenting the record in this case. On April 1, 2008, the Court issued its decision in favor of Plaintiffs and permanently enjoined the USPTO rules. (See Order and Opinion attached below). The USPTO's subsequent appeal of …


Bad Science In Search Of “Bad” Patents, Ron D. Katznelson Aug 2007

Bad Science In Search Of “Bad” Patents, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

This paper draws attention to fundamental deficiencies in studies that have been relied upon as authoritative sources on patent grant rate comparisons among national patent offices. The two prominent studies analyzed here had employed erroneous methods to compare patent grant rates, resulting in false high indications of such rates at the U.S. patent office compared to foreign patent offices. The three identified categories of analysis errors found in these studies were (i) the misapplication of conditional probability; (ii) miscounting invention applications; and (iii) failure to account for patent obsolescence and application attrition due to the widely differing delays among national …


Patent Continuations, Product Lifecycle Contraction And The Patent Scope Erosion. – A New Insight Into Patenting Trends., Ron D. Katznelson Jun 2007

Patent Continuations, Product Lifecycle Contraction And The Patent Scope Erosion. – A New Insight Into Patenting Trends., Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

This study was initiated in order to provide more factual insight into the recent debates on patent reforms in general and more particularly, the practice of patent continuations in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). Several important trends that have not been previously quantified are brought to light. A quantitative analysis of various components of the flow of patent applications to the USPTO was carried out and insight into the ever-increasing propensity of patentees to file patent applications is presented. It is shown that with the exception of isolated transients due to patent law changes, the growth trend …


Strategies For Ip And Technology Standards, Ron D. Katznelson Jan 2006

Strategies For Ip And Technology Standards, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Ex Parte Letter In Fcc Notice Of Proposed Rules On Consumer Electronics Compatibility, Ron D. Katznelson Mar 1994

Ex Parte Letter In Fcc Notice Of Proposed Rules On Consumer Electronics Compatibility, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Reply Comments To Fcc Notice Of Proposed Rules On Consumer Electronics Compatibility, Ron D. Katznelson Feb 1994

Reply Comments To Fcc Notice Of Proposed Rules On Consumer Electronics Compatibility, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Comments Submitted To Fcc Notice Of Proposed Rules On Consumer Electronics Compatibility, Ron D. Katznelson Jan 1994

Comments Submitted To Fcc Notice Of Proposed Rules On Consumer Electronics Compatibility, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Supplemental Reply Comments To Fcc Notice Of Inquiry On Consumer Electronics Compatibility Rules, Ron D. Katznelson Aug 1993

Supplemental Reply Comments To Fcc Notice Of Inquiry On Consumer Electronics Compatibility Rules, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Reply Comments To Fcc Notice Of Inquiry On Consumer Electronics Compatibility Rules, Ron D. Katznelson Apr 1993

Reply Comments To Fcc Notice Of Inquiry On Consumer Electronics Compatibility Rules, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.


Comments Submitted To Fcc Notice Of Inquiry On Consumer Electronics Compatibility Rules, Ron D. Katznelson Jan 1993

Comments Submitted To Fcc Notice Of Inquiry On Consumer Electronics Compatibility Rules, Ron D. Katznelson

Ron D. Katznelson

No abstract provided.