Patrick Doody Shares 9 Patent Trends for 2013

Many businesses that previously avoided the patent system are now playing an active role, including financial services companies, insurance companies, retail stores and consulting organizations, said Patrick Doody, a partner in Pillsbury’s intellectual property practice in Northern Virginia. Additionally, the recently enacted Leahy-Smith America Invents Act is taking effect in stages and providing new ways for prosecuting patent applications and litigating patent disputes.