Discussion

Watch this video featuring John Bathke, faculty member at the Forbes School of Business and Technology.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion,

  • Review Chapter 8 of the course textbook.
  • Explore the You Be the Judge – Intellectual Property: Click Here, Get Sued videos: , , .

Discuss how you would rule if you were the judge in this case.

  • Did Mr. Higgins infringe on Ms. Garners Patent?
  • Is Ms. Garners patent valid?
  • Does Ms. Garners patent meet the requirements of being novel, non-obvious, and having utility? Explain why or why not.

Your initial response should be a minimum of 200 words.