Posts Tagged: Giles Sutherland Rich
An Abdication of Collective Responsibility by the Federal Circuit
The Federal Circuit has often demanded some technical advantage under § 101 when none is required by U.S. patent law. The Federal Circuit has also made § 101 more burdensome, …
Giles Sutherland Rich: The patent legacy that started with a failed eye exam
One summer night in 1926, while staying at the Willard Hotel, Giles Sutherland Rich made a decision that set in motion a chain of events that account for …
What is a patent and where do patent rights come from?
A patent is a proprietary right granted by the Federal government pursuant to laws passed by Congress. The Congressional power to authorize patents is found in Article …
The Evolution of Patent Jurisprudence, from Giles Rich to Howard Markey to Randall Rader
Written by Don Dunner: ''Fifty-four years ago, a lawyer in the prime of his career was appointed by President Eisenhower to serve as a judge on the …
