Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP Recognized as Texas Super Lawyers of 2023
We are proud to announce Texas Super Lawyers has again recognized Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP in its 2023 annual award listing. This list of Super Lawyers, published by Thomson Reuters, is based on peer recognition and professional achievements. Of those nominated, no more than five percent of the total lawyers in the state are selected […]
Clarifying the Distinction Between the “Inventive Concept” and “Patentability” Requirements When Determining Patent-Eligible Subject Matter
In the continuing wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s attempt in Alice v. CLS Bank to define what is eligible to be the subject matter of a patent, two recent decisions have been issued by the Federal Circuit that provide an important piece of the puzzle the Supreme Court left us with more than two […]
Who Carries the Burden in IPR—And, Does it Matter?
The Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) proceeding, part of the America Invents Act, sets up a streamlined procedure for any party (“petitioner”) to challenge the validity of the claims of an issued patent, not in a court, but in the US Patent Office, generally at a much lower cost when compared to federal court. An IPR […]
Tropic Ocean Airways: Don’t Draft your Complaint on the Beach
When a lawsuit is filed, a plaintiff must provide the factual and legal basis for the claims to avoid the case being dismissed. How much detail must be provided was arguably changed significantly by a pair of U.S. Supreme court decisions, Twombly and Iqbal, decided in 2007 and 2009, respectively. Before these two cases, the […]
You’ve Worked Hard to Develop Your Brand, But Is Your Investment Protected?
Don’t let someone else steal your brand. Imagine this: you’ve worked hard for about 10 years to develop your brand and name recognition. After years putting in sweat equity, your business is finally starting to take off. It might even be time to expand to a neighboring state. There’s only one problem. A couple from […]
