Legal Blogs
Mr. Ward is the founding author of the legal blog “Anticipate This!” which provides light commentary on the practice of patent law, trademark law, and science & technology.
He is also the Webmaster for the Toledo Intellectual Property Law Association (TIPLA).
- Patently Good Ideas® : Innovator Spotlight September 14, 2025Congratulations to Ward Law Office client, Sung Hyun Kim of I-TECH USA, Inc.! We proudly celebrate the issuance of U.S. Design Patent No. D1077591, titled “Citrus Juicer,” granted on June 3, 2025. This design patent protects the unique ornamental appearance of a citrus juicer. The patented design emphasizes streamlined contours and functional aesthetics, giv […]
- PATENTLY GOOD IDEAS™ Inventor Education: Oakland Thrive and Southfield Public Library Seminar, August 2025. September 14, 2025PATENTLY GOOD IDEAS Inventor Education: Are you an inventor? Do you have questions about the patent process? Don’t know where to begin? Self-schedule your no-charge consult with an IP professional at Ward Law Office LLC here: https://wardpatent.com/patently-good-ideas/PatentlyGoodIdeas #WardLawOffice #Inventions #Patents #Inventors
- Patently Good Ideas® : Innovator Spotlight September 13, 2025Congratulations to Ward Law Office client, Nickolas Reinhart! We proudly celebrate the issuance of U.S. Design Patent No. D1078947, titled “Inlet Locking Collar for Hose Reel,”granted on June 10, 2025. This design patent protects the unique ornamental appearance of a locking collar for hose reels—a critical component that provides secure connection, stabilit […]
- Patently Good Ideas® : IP Brief September 12, 2025Chicago Judge Challenges “Schedule A” Counterfeit Lawsuit Tactics A recent opinion by U.S. District Judge John F. Kness marks a significant shift in how “Schedule A” counterfeit cases are handled in Chicago’s federal court. These cases, common in the Northern District of Illinois, allow plaintiffs to sue numerous unidentified online sellers in a single compl […]
- They Invented What? (No. 83) September 11, 2025U.S. Pat. No. 5,413,328: Body supported sports target and method. Abstract: To entertain fans at sporting events, such as baseball, basketball backboards, palm trees, hockey and soccer goals are provided as targets for fans to participate by tossing objects at the target. Targets are strapped to a person moving through the stands. In one […]