Sybaris, an ancient Greek city in modern-day southern Italy, was founded in 720 BC by the Achaeans (one of four tribes that composed the Archaic Greek peoples) to cultivate more fertile (and flatter) lands. The city grew into one of the largest Greek city-states in the region, thanks to its agricultural success and open-gate policy for alien citizens. The prosperity of Sybaris allowed leisure time for hedonistic pursuits, which in turn led to culinary expertise and innovation

Although patent licensing authorities, or similar patent enforcement entities, are well known in the modern patent landscape, the practice has interesting historical roots. In 1895, the U.S. Patent Office issued George Selden, a young patent lawyer and inventor from New York, a patent (No. 549,160, the "'160 patent") covering a road vehicle powered by a modified Brayton-type gasoline engine, a patent that would not expire until 1912. Selden had filed his original application

Ah Venice… beautiful canals, delicious cuisine, stunning architecture, and . . . the birthplace of patent law. In 1416, the Venetian Senate decided that, to protect artisans, it would begin handing out grants called privilegia. These protections were established on a case-by-case basis and were more akin to permits for inventors and printers to monopolize their creations or works, rather than a direct recognition of an individual's rights/protections. The Venetian government

In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, let's take a look at one of the most widely used inventions by one of our founding fathers, the bifocals. Benjamin Franklin invented bifocals or “Double Spectacles,” as he called them, in 1785, detailing his construction of them in a letter to his friend, George Whatley. While not the most action-packed and shocking invention of his, (haha,) It’s believed that the roots of the precursor of his innovations, the eyeglasses, can

As we root for our teams taking the field in today's World Cup, let's look back some 50 years to one man's innovations, which helped train our college soccer players and other aspiring athletes. Coach Harold "Hal" Kopp had an early career as an American football line coach at Harvard, Brown, and Yale before becoming head coach of the University of Rhode Island (“URI”) Rams in 1950. There, after returning from drafted service in the Korean War, he led the Rams to receive thei

Protecting intellectual property is crucial for businesses and innovators. Patents secure inventions and provide a competitive edge. However, navigating the patent process can be complex. Hiring a patent attorney near you offers significant advantages. It ensures your invention receives the best legal protection while saving time and resources. Understanding Local Patent Legal Advice Local patent legal advice means working with an attorney familiar with your region’s laws and

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#patent #patentlitigation #Texaslitigation #rpglawgroup A Check-List for GCs, Execs and Your Patent Counsel Letters demanding patent license fees are often sent to CEOs, CTOs, GCs or other senior executives. Prompt involvement of patent counsel is essential. They can advise on how to evaluate the demand and your company’s exposure, while protecting information under attorney client privilege. RPG Law Group uses check-lists similar to that below to take a staged, efficient a