?? Is "Swipe Right" Patented? | Michelson IP February 2024

Another new edition of the Monthly IP Rewind... Here’s a recap of the news and insights from the past month:

??Is "swipe right" patented? The average person searching for love probably does not consider if the dating app’s patents are influencing their chances at finding a match. What are dating app patents? Will AI bring new subject matter with intellectual property protections? Explore these questions and more!

??Advancing IP literacy efforts at HBCUs across the country: The HBCUs IP Futures Collaborative shares the importance of IP protection and awareness among participating institutions. Now, members of the Collaborative are serving as Educators in Residence, helping create tools and resources for HBCU Educators to use in their classrooms. Get to know Jerald Dumas and Mark L. Quinn!

?David vs. Goliath, two tech companies face each other head on: The legal battle between Apple and Masimo over the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor is a tale of innovation, IP rights, and the strategic maneuvers of a tech titan. Learn how this may open a broader dialogue on the conduct of large corporations when it comes to the IP rights of smaller entities.?

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