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250 Patents That Built America — Many Wouldn't Survive §101 Today
Lincoln, Monopoly, the red Solo cup, and the patents behind AI: America's 250 years told through the patent record.
Jul 13
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Eli Mazour
Jerry's USPTO Thoughts
"Be reasonable, do the right thing, and don't be a jerk about it" - plus the rest of the advice for practitioners, examiners, and SPEs then-Deputy…
Jun 30
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Eli Mazour
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Via Eyes "De Facto" Standards for Future Pools
In the Clause 8 season finale, new Via Licensing Alliance President Kevin Mack on why Via's next pools may not be tied to a standard & what he really…
Jun 2
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Exclusive: USPTO Union Head Hopeful & Working Well with Leadership
Feb 26, 2025
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Carol Wu
Coke Morgan Stewart Ushers in New Era at USPTO
Apr 8, 2025
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Eli Mazour
Erich Spangenberg on How to Succeed in Patent Monetization
Jul 9, 2024
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Eli Mazour
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USPTO Contender John Squires Backed 'Patent Reform' Before Recently Publicly Embracing Howard Lutnick's Vision
Feb 28, 2025
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Eli Mazour
Qualcomm's General Counsel Ann Chaplin on Patents Fueling Innovation
Oct 8, 2024
USPTO Plan Discourages Examiners from Collaborating with Applicants, Departing from Kappos’ Proven Backlog Strategy
Oct 14, 2025
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Eli Mazour
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AI Boom Calls for New Copyright Law, Says USPTO Chief Behind the DMCA
Bruce Lehman helped shape the internet-era copyright framework from the USPTO. He tells Clause 8 why Congress should act again and looks back on his…
May 19
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The AI Patent Team Alice Built Shares Its Prosecution Secrets
Ngai Zhang joins Eli Mazour on Clause 8 to share the strategies they developed for fintech, software, and AI patents — and what the rise of AI means for…
May 5
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The Clause 8 Eight: The Government Officials Shaping the US Patent System
A new Voice of IP feature ranking the individuals with the biggest impact on the US patent system.
Apr 30
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Eli Mazour
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Inventor Gilbert Hyatt's gift to America — will America accept it?
Hyatt returns to Clause 8 to discuss his vision for the Pioneering AI Foundation to help advance American interests as the country approaches its 250th…
Apr 21
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PodTechs Voice Department
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The Hidden Costs of “Free” Patent Licensing Initiatives
Professor Kristen Osenga on the risks of “royalty-free” standards, SEP policy whiplash, litigation funding, and why the RESTORE Act matters
Apr 7
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USPTO Director John Squires' 'Foxhole Buddy' Tells All, Previews Message at Upcoming House Hearing
Serial entrepreneur Doug Pittman tells Clause 8 the inside story of how Squires became the USPTO's unlikely hero — and what the patent system looks like…
Mar 22
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The USPTO Is Changing Course. The Early Examination Data Tells a More Complicated Story.
With §101 examiner training being rolled out later this month by the USPTO, more significant changes may be on the way.
Mar 10
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From DABUS to ChatGPT and Beyond: How AI Is Reshaping Patent Law
Wen Xie joins Eli on Clause 8 to discuss everything about the intersection of AI & IP, including the story of how she became interested in AI & how…
Feb 24
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How Senator Tillis’ Patent Leadership Provides Path for Cementing Recent USPTO Action
Peter-Anthony Pappas on how alignment with USPTO makes a path for PTAB & §101 legislation possible, planning an IP hearing featuring Gene Simmons, and…
Feb 10
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