Make It Plain: Clarity Regarding Obviousness-Type Double Patenting

In a year defined by landmark decisions, impactful announcements and new standards, clarity in the patent world comes as a welcome relief. It arrived via a federal circuit court decision in August 2024 that settled certain facts related to obviousness-type double patenting (ODP), though BakerHostetler attorneys warn patentees to remain cautious.In BakerHostetler's second annual IP Perspectives (BHIPP) thought leadership piece, the Intellectual Property Practice Group highlights a myriad of IP-related topics that are at the forefront of industry developments and current challenges and trends.