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).
- They Invented What? (No. 89) October 2, 2025U.S. Pat. No. 5,380,237: Snowman accessory kit. What is claimed is: 1. An accessory kit for a snowman having a head, an upper torso body and a lower torso body, all made of packed snow, which comprises: a) a set of decorative articles having a circumference and a longitudinal axis; b) […]
- Patently Good Ideas: Trademark Q&A – Can a trademark be renewed, and what is the process? October 1, 2025In this video series from Ward Law Office | Registered Patent Attorneys, Founding Member Jake Ward answers basic questions about patents, trademarks, and inventing in a rapid fire and unscripted format!
- Patently Good Ideas® : IP Briefs September 30, 2025Chamber Backs Pepsi in Fight to Keep FTC Complaint Sealed The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has urged a New York federal judge to reject a push to unseal the Federal Trade Commission’s withdrawn price discrimination case against PepsiCo Inc., warning it could expose sensitive business information. In an amicus brief filed Friday, the Chamber backed […]
- They Invented What? (No. 88) September 29, 2025U.S. Pat. No. 3,398,406: Buoyant bulletproof combat uniform. JW Note: I need to have a talk with my draftsperson about the quality of his drawings! 🙂 What is claimed is: 1. An antiballistic garment comprising a body covering portion, said body covering portion having inner and outer layers, said outer layers comprising a plurality […]
- Patently good Idea® : Innovator Spotlight September 28, 2025Congratulations to Ward Law Office client, Brandon Makowski and Dewayne Lee Thompson of Mak Ip LLC.! We are proud to celebrate the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,339,085, titled “Customizable firearm system,” which was officially granted on June 24, 2025. This patent introduces a customizable firearm system, uniquely combining modularity with ease-of-use—esp […]