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Determination of Equivalents in a Patent Application

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The doctrine stipulates that the scope of a patent is not confined to the literal terms laid in the claims; instead, it embraces all the equivalents to the claims described in the said application. The doctrine embraces fairness while affording appropriate protection to the proprietor of the rights ensuing from the patent.

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Preliminary Injunction Upheld in Trade Secret Dispute Despite Prior Publication

The IP Law Blog

Specifically, Masimo alleges that Dr. Lamego misappropriated Masimo’s TSS algorithm used for applications such as optimizing accuracy of oximeters, which estimate the concentration of total hemoglobin in the blood. This is sometimes referred to as determining oxygen levels in the blood. Not necessarily.

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In re Couvaras, No. 2022-1489 (Fed. Cir. June 14, 2023)

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Patent Application 15/131,442 (the “’442 Patent”) with claims directed to a method of increasing prostacyclin release in systemic blood vessels of a human to improve vasodilation and reduce hypertension. Such method claims were directed to the application of a combination of GABA-a agonist and ARB. Background John L.

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EPO Decisions – The Not So Holy Grail?

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Image from here Issues related to patent quality are pressing and worrying, even a standard measure of monitoring patent quality has been difficult. Of late, even in the EU, there has been an increased focus on the quality of patents in response to the rise of business models centered around patent litigation.

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What is a good utility patent?

Patent Trademark Blog

What makes a utility patent good? A patent can be both a sword and shield. Defensively, a patent blocks future applicants from patenting the same invention. Offensively, a patent can be enforced to pursue licensing or to stop competitors from infringing. Which part of a utility patent defines your rights?

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How do you know if have a good utility patent?

Patent Trademark Blog

What makes a utility patent good? A patent can be both a sword and shield. Defensively, a patent blocks future applicants from patenting the same invention. Offensively, a patent can be enforced to pursue licensing or to stop competitors from infringing. Which part of a utility patent defines your rights?

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Navigating the Waters of Intellectual Property: A Closer Look at the FTC’s Patent Listing Policy

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In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property and antitrust regulations, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new Policy Statement on Patent Listing on September 14, 2023. This statement carries far-reaching implications for patent holders, competitors, and consumers alike. § 355(j)(5)(B)(iii). Novo Nordisk A/S.