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).

  • Ward Law Office LLC is attending the Automate Show in Chicago, June 22-25, 2026 June 22, 2026
    Ward Law Office LLC is attending the Automate Show in Chicago this week!If you see Jake Ward, Founding Member and Registered Patent Attorney, on the Expo floor, make sure to say “Hello” and ask your pressing questions about the intersection of AI and IP. Hoping to see you there!Don’t forget about the resources to help you plan for the show:First-time attende […]
  • Patently Good Ideas® : Innovator Spotlight June 21, 2026
    Congratulations to Ward Law Office client, Christine Hovest! We proudly celebrate the issuance of Utility Patent No. 12,604,937 titled “Training Gloves for Teaching Children to Type”, granted on April 21st, 2026. This utility patent relates to a typing training system designed to help users learn and improve keyboarding skills through the use of specially co […]
  • Patently Good Ideas® : Innovator Spotlights June 20, 2026
    Congratulations to Ward Law Office client, Lewis Silken LLP! We proudly celebrate the issuance of Utility Patent No. 12,607,212, titled “A Coupling Device For Scaffolding”, granted on April 21st, 2026. This utility patent relates to an improved scaffolding coupler designed to connect two tubular building elements, typically at right angles, in a safer, stron […]
  • Patently Good Ideas® : IP Briefs June 19, 2026
    FanDuel Must Face Patent Infringement Suit Over Apps A New Jersey federal judge has allowed key portions of WinView IP Holdings’ patent infringement lawsuit against FanDuel to proceed while dismissing several enhanced liability claims. The case centers on allegations that FanDuel’s online gaming and betting platforms—including FanDuel Sportsbook, Casino, Rac […]
  • They Invented What? (No. 165) June 18, 2026
    U.S. Pat. No. 3,984,595:  Inflatable rug. What is claimed is: 1. An inflatable rug comprising a rug member laminated on top of a generally planar flexible walled hollow backing member, the walls of said backing member enclosing a cavity in said member, and valve means carried by said member in communication with said cavity to […]