Stephen Bullock

Patent Attorney Stephen Bullock has represented the world’s most elite scientists, physicists and engineer inventors from organizations such as NASA and the U.S Air Force as well as from an array of businesses and individuals in the private sector.

Stephen Bullock's practice includes representation in computer software, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering as well as a broad spectrum of other technology areas.

Mr. Bullock graduated magna cum laude in computer science and holds another degree in business. Additionally, his trial and litigation background has facilitated his success in overcoming the recent trend of US Patent Office rejections in computer software patent applications under 35 U.S.C. 101.

Mr. Bullock's practice includes prosecuting patent applications in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as well as litigating patent infringement lawsuits, performing patent searches and infringement opinions, drafting licensing agreements, and counseling clients on trademark and copyright matters.

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Florida

The Florida Bar

ID Number: 685305

Since 2003

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Attorney

Bullock Law

2019 - Current

Patent Attorney

Brevard, FL Law Firm

2015 - 2019

General Counsel

Sports Digital Marketing Company

2011 - 2015

Trial & Litigation Attorney

Law Firms

2003 - 2011

University of Illinois - Springfield

B.S. (2017) | Computer Science

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Stetson University

B.B.A. (1999) | Business

1999

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The Florida Bar  # 0685305

Member

Current

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Registered Patent Attorney

Current

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

Current

Guest Speaker on the Patent Application Process

Registered Patent Attorney

USPTO

2012

Q. Is selling my folding trekking pole on Amazon a patent infringement risk?

July 17, 2025

A: You should recognize that the publication number you cited is not itself the patent. The patent number is US 9,974,366. This is an important distinction because what is claimed in an application may be different than the claims allowed to ultimately issue as the patent.

Oftentimes during the patent prosecution process the claims are amended to add or remove limitations. So, the application claims may be different than the patented claims. Only the claims are used to determine whether there has been infringement. So, double checking the claims that were actually patented is necessary.

Furthermore, what is "described" in a patent may not always be what is claimed. If your product is simply described and not claimed, then there would be no infringement of that particular patent. However, a more thorough investigation into what your product is compared to what is patented is necessary.

To be safe, an infringement chart and analysis comparing the claims of the patent with your product would need to be performed by an experienced patent attorney. This would give you the benefit of a professional opinion on potential infringement and whether moving forward with selling your product is a wise decision. ... Read More

Q. What can I do with repetitive patent rejection 101 as well-known routine activities under MPEP 2106.05(d) as 2B test

July 17, 2025

A: Many times, the examiner is looking for an application to be more detailed. Details can demonstrate that the invention is not abstract or routine. Furthermore, there may be case law analogous to your invention. Finding favorable case law showing similar applications that have been allowed to issue as patents may help.

These types of rejections can be very difficult to navigate on your own. It is admirable that you have undertaken such a task. However, you may consider hiring a patent attorney to assist. A patent attorney may be able to file a new application on your behalf building in a counterargument to the examiner's current rejection.