Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal Publishes Article by Senniger Powers Partner John Roedel

An article by Senniger Powers' Partner John Roedel, titled "A Sow’s Ear; Importance of Patent Quality After KSR," was recently published in the June 1, 2007, edition of the Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal. Throughout the article, Roedel discusses the need for high quality patent applications and high caliber patent prosecution after the Supreme Court’s decision in KSR International v. Teleflex.

In the article, Roedel states, "The need for quality will only be intensified as the KSR decision is implemented by the Patent Office and the lower courts. By in-depth scientific analysis of the invention, its use, performance and place in the market, the experienced patent professional cannot make a "silk purse" out of a "sow’s ear." But in-depth analysis will often reveal the true nature, sophistication, function and advantages of the "sow’s ear," and competent, exacting patent draftsmanship and prosecution may bring out that advance in a way that the patent examiner and the court will be compelled recognize as a non-obvious step in the art."

Please click here to read the complete article. (Reproduced with permission from BNA’s Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal, Vol. 74, No. 1821 (June 1, 2007) pp. 161-166. Copyright 2007 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) www.bna.com)