LexBlog IP

AUGUST 29, 2023

If signed into law by Governor Hochul, the legislation would, effective immediately, add to New York labor law a new section 203-f that renders unenforceable provisions in employee agreements that require employees to assign certain inventions developed using the employee’s own property and time. Under S5640, as is the case with Cal.

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IPilogue

JUNE 2, 2022

Previously, IPilogue reported that Australia has granted patent ownership to an AI inventor. Thaler’s application for his AI, DABUS, to be the patent owner of an invention titled “ Food container and devices and methods for attracting enhanced attention ,” a product solely created by DABUS without any human interference.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 11, 2023

PatKat has been sceptical about Dr Thaler and his purported inventing machine, DABUS, for some time ( IPKat ). In the pending European DABUS case ( EP4067251 ), DABUS's invention as originally claimed was found to lack novelty in view of 25 year old prior art. Sceptical Kat Has DABUS invented?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Moreover, many expressed concern that NFT-specific legislation would be premature at this time and could impede the development of new NFT applications, given the evolving nature of the technology. Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good.

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. the “lion’s share” cases), and we see that the notion of what an “author” even is is highly nuanced.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 15, 2024

It serves the purpose of having Intellectual Property Rights in existence that is to give legal rights for the protection of the invention and creation. Such a person can use it to serve their purpose in a limited manner for a particular period without having sole ownership of the property.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

TYPES OF IP CONTRACTS (1)INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT The process of facilitating the transfer of ownership rights for various forms of intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, patent, trade secrets, and other intangible creations is known as an intellectual property assignment.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While leveraging generative AI presents potential problems such as loss of ownership of patents and other intellectual properties, a series of practice tips, including ensuring that the technology is used as a supplementary tool and is not contributing to invention conception, can help mitigate those concerns, say Mackenzie Martin and Bryce Bailey (..)

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 24, 2021

Companies often hire employees to develop new products, improve processes, create new technologies, and develop new markets. But how should employers address the ownership of intellectual property created by their employees in the course of their employment?

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IP Watchdog

MAY 15, 2023

For more than 40 years, they’ve been resisting the Bayh-Dole Act’s mandate cutting Washington out of micro-managing the commercialization of federally funded inventions. As a result, few inventions were ever developed. And under the guise of increasing domestic manufacturing, they’re well on their way to reasserting control.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Image: Thomson Reuters In ‘The Artificial Inventor’ ( Thomson Reuters ), Luz Sánchez García (University of Murcia) characterises humanity as standing at the cusp of an ‘Artificial Invention Age’ in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer used as a tool but rather a creative partner or independent innovator.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. The Office has answered that question with a resounding “maybe.”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

What if the company decides to sever ties or even worse, continue using your invention without your permission? In this newsletter, I’ll show you the importance of patenting and how it can protect you and your invention when someone uses it without your permission. WHY PATENT AN INVENTION?

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 22, 2023

The mRNA technology is a versatile platform technology that has been heralded as a new era in vaccines. This platform technology has potential for use for several other infectious as well as non-infectious diseases including TB, malaria, dengue and possibly even cancer, auto-immune diseases, and diabetes.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

The court held that an AI system is not a person, let alone a natural person, thus this requirement cannot be met by an AI system which has autonomously created an invention. The post UK Supreme Court rules on AI and Patent Applications appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog. The court unanimously found that AI cannot.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 24, 2023

by Dennis Crouch In 2022, the Federal Circuit held that an invention is only eligible for a US patent if a human conceived of the invention. Thus, no patents for invention wholly conceived by artificial intelligence. Vidal , 43 F.4th 4th 1207 (Fed. PERLMUTTER et al, Docket No. 1:22-cv-01564, Paper No. 16 (D.D.C.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 9, 2021

In this post, I will be analysing the recommendations pertaining to the amendment of patent laws in order to facilitate inventorship and ownership by AI. Recommendations vis-à-vis Inventorship and Ownership. An important question that arises is can AI actually invent on its own?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Web3 cannot and should not be reduced to blockchain when the real shift is towards user ownership of digital assets… This definitional shift focuses attention on what assets can be legally owned and the meaning of ownership “rights,” more generally, in the emerging digital spaces of web3.”. . The Rift Over Web3. I can’t find it.”.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Recently, AI technology once again exceeded the legal community’s expectations by filing a patent for its invention of interlocking food containers. The main question for patent offices is: can AI technology be considered an “inventor” within patent law? A prime example is Tesla’s newly announced AI-powered robot, the “Optimus”.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2024

The court held that an AI system is not a person, let alone a natural person, thus this requirement cannot be met by an AI system which has autonomously created an invention. The court unanimously found that AI cannot.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Malvern”) sued TA Instruments-Waters LLC and Waters Technology Corporation (collectively, “Waters”) in the District of Delaware for infringement of various claims of U.S. After a change in ownership, Malvern sought supplemental examination of the ’175 patent under 35 U.S.C. § Background Malvern Panalytical Inc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This decision, however, left an important question unanswered: Are inventions created with AI assistance patentable? Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has shed light on this matter with its latest guidelines for AI-assisted inventions.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2021

2)(aa) of the Patents Regulations 1991 (Cth), which “requires that the applicant, who in this case is Dr Stephen Thaler, must provide the name of the inventor of the invention to which the application relates.” 2019363177 did not comply with reg 3.2C(2)(aa)

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Protecting consumers, patients, passengers and students from risks of AI systems. “[C]onsumer protections are more important than ever in moments of technological change.” ” Safeguarding privacy including through evaluating commercial data use and advancing privacy-enhancing technologies.

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Can you imagine the accolades someone would receive if they contributed to an invention that improves bacon? In 2021, HIP sued Hormel, challenging Hormel’s ownership and the inventorship of U.S. Howard asserted that it was during the testing at Unitherm that he shared the concept of using infrared technology for preheating.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

Moreover, many expressed concern that NFT-specific legislation would be premature at this time and could impede the development of new NFT applications, given the evolving nature of the technology. Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good.

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Patently-O

JULY 22, 2022

Steven Young and Carl Hewitt developed technology for monitoring infant biometrics. The result was SleepIQ technology for Sleep Number smart beds. ” The agreement expressly excluded some areas: “monitoring technologies for sudden infant death syndrome” and “blood pressure.” by Dennis Crouch.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The emergence and rapid development of highly advanced technologies affects virtually every aspect of our day-to-day lives, and in the absence of more explicit legislative authority, the time has finally come for judiciaries to wrestle with the subject matter. Third, nothing in the Act dictates the contrary conclusion.”. Firstly, Kim et al.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Sywula sued for correction of invention, and the District Court initially dismissed the case on standing, but – after an amended complaint – has now agreed that Sywula has met the requirements to survive a pleading-stage demurrer. In patent law, inventorship is tied directly to ownership. Seagate Technology LLC , 803 F.3d

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Patently-O

JANUARY 19, 2024

Ownership Rights : Roku argued Universal lacked ownership rights to assert the ‘196 patent because when Universal filed its ITC complaint, it had recently filed a petition to correct inventorship to add a Universal employee. On appeal, the Federal Circuit has affirmed, rejecting each of Roku’s three primary arguments.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2024

Comprehending Data Privacy and Intellectual Property While data privacy laws are intended to protect people’s private information, they also interact with intellectual property rights, which confer ownership and security to creative works. They also help make a future where privacy rules go smoothly with property ownership standards.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 20, 2021

the past decade, the use of 3-D printing has expanded rapidly, in part because the original intellectual property protections on the technology, first invented in the 1980s, expired, making it less expensive to produce the hardware and software involved in the 3-D printing process. 3-D Printing and Copyrights, Patents, or Trademarks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution.

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