Phosita
"In patent law, PHOSITA is a mythical person of ordinary skill in the art. Why is PHOSITA important? In order to be patentable, an invention must not be obvious to PHOSITA. This blawg (legal blog) aims to provide intellectual property information, news and advice that is of interest to the PHOSITA in all of us."
Author: Douglas J. Sorocco is a patent lawyer who is a partner of Dunlap, Codding & Rogers in Oklahoma City, and J. Matthew Buchanan is counsel to the firm. Laura C. Wood and Emily E. Campbell are associates and Eagle H. Robinson is a patent agent at the firm.
Blawg Related Categories: Intellectual Property Law • Copyright Law • Patent Law • Trademark Law • Media & Communications Law • University of Oklahoma • Associate • Partner
Recent Posts from Phosita
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Brands that are weird – Avoiding the Waldo Paradox
The Ignite phenomenon is bubbling up throughout the world and it is happening within the state of Oklahoma as well (yes, even Oklahoma!) Last week was the first Ignite Tulsa event and our own Emily Campbell dove…
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IgniteOKC – Leadership Committee Meeting
Want to be a part of something cool in Oklahoma City? Well – come help us prepare for IgniteOKC. We will provide some snacks and drinks – you provide your brain and creativity. What is…
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Google gets a design patent – aka the Twitterverse’s collective head explodes
Just a warning – this may sound a little snarky. So, you may or may not have heard – although I find it tough to believe you haven’t heard – but Google received a patent…
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Confessions of a Trademark Junkie
It’s been awhile since I’ve provided commentary on the blog but after attending a local marketing presentation, I just had to share my two cents about the event. “Hey Emily! What are you up to…
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What Makes a Successful Brand – Pepsi vs Coca-Cola
Consumerist posted this chart and, like them, I find it fascinating regarding the notion of branding and trademarks. The evolution of the Pepsi logo over time doesn’t strike me as coming from a place of…
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Patent Reform Opponents Send Letter to President Obama
Well, that surely didn’t take long. Gene Quinn, at IPWatchdog.com, points to a letter sent to President Obama (PDF) from over 130 manufacturing companies located in the United States urging the administration to shelve patent…
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what is the difference between a patent, a trademark and a copyright?
Considering how complex intellectual property law can be, it is understandable that many people – including authors, journalists, biz and tech bloggers, tweeple, etc. – confuse the terms and oftentimes speak/write of “patenting a book”…
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Welcome to our new home
A warm welcome to our new home on the web. As many of you might have figured out, PHOSITA (and her writers at Dunlap Codding) have been a bit busy with various activities and projects…
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Nicholas D. Rouse named Managing Director of Dunlap Codding, PC
I am really pleased to be able to announce that the shareholders of Dunlap Codding, PC have named Nicholas D. Rouse our new managing director. “Nick is the perfect person to lead the firm as…
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links for 2008-10-31
The Perfect Law Firm Retreat: Leave the Lawyers at Home Related posts:is this who you want to be doing your legal work? ...Nicholas D. Rouse named Managing Director of Dunlap Codding, PC I am really…