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Patently Enabled May 2025 – Patentability and Freedom to Operate Are Not the Same

The purpose of this monthly series Patently Enabled is to share simplified patent-related information to assist non-patent practitioners in making the best decisions when considering their intellectual property rights.

In the May edition of Patently Enabled, Day Pitney Partner George Chaclas and Counsel Eric G. J. Kaviar explore the difference between patentability and freedom to operate. They explain why holding a patent doesn’t guarantee the right to market a product and emphasize the value of FTO analysis to assess infringement risks. The article highlights how strategic filing and disclosures can shape both patent rights and defenses.

For any patent-related comments, questions or other inquiries, please contact patent attorneys George Chaclas or Eric G. J. Kaviar.