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UK Supreme Court rules on AI and Patent Applications

IP Tech Blog

So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right. As such, in terms of predictions for the coming year, the commencement of consultations on changes to the UK patent system in light of AI feels like a safe bet.

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Build a Consumer Base with Innovation; Protect Sales with Design Patents

IP Watchdog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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UK Supreme Court rules on AI and Patent Applications

LexBlog IP

So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right. The court unanimously found that AI cannot.

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Interesting Patents | Nintendo and Pokémon Company’s New Patent Application

LexBlog IP

Interesting Patents | Nintendo and Pokémon Company’s New Patent Application by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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Obviousness Test for Design Patents Unchanged

The IP Law Blog

Design patents and utility patents are two different things. Design patents protect ornamental designs, such as the shape of a perfume bottle or the design on flatware. To be patentable, however, both designs and functional inventions must satisfy two requirements. Telflex, Inc.,

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Can AI Technology Create a Patent in Canada? A Look at Global Precedence

IPilogue

Apotex ], I have decided to look at precedence from around the world where courts have contemplated recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology as an “inventor.” However, this 2002 decision did not define whether AI technology can be an inventor. In light of the recent court decision of Thaler v Hirshfeld et al.

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How to review a draft patent application and provide useful comments

Patent Trademark Blog

What kinds of comments are useful in revising a draft patent application? So your patent attorney has send you a first draft of your utility patent application for your review. You’re not sure what to do, so you read my helpful tips on how to review a draft patent application.