Patently-O

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The basic outcome here: Weisner’s claims directed toward collecting information are abstract ideas ; those directed toward using the information are patent eligible. 101 (abstract ideas). In the end though the court concluded that the claims are directed to an abstract idea at Alice Step 1.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For example, as early as 1981, the US Supreme Court excluded “[l]aws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas” from patent protection. It held that the invention encompassed a topical formulation of comfrey and tannic acid in a particular proportion and was therefore patentable. Kappos, Mayo Collaborative Services v.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

For example, in Alice, the court stated “[t]he ‘abstract ideas’ category embodies the longstanding rule that an idea of itself is not patentable.” This test consists of the following steps: Step 1: The court determines whether the claims are directed to an abstract idea. . § 101.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2023

How do ideas travel across borders, cultures and across time? IP and the Metaverse The panel organised by The UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law , as part of the Annual Brands Seminar , will focus on the debate concerning the topic of IP in the Metaverse. How do products and trademarks fit within a new environment?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 28, 2023

This topic was recently previewed in Realtime Data v. The majority opinion, by Judge Reyna, affirmed a district court’s decision invalidating the claims of the patents-at-issue as abstract ideas pursuant to Section 101. Array Networks in a dissenting opinion by Judge Newman. 2023 WL 4924814 (Fed. ” Id. ” Id.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Protecting your business’s ideas, products, and processes is a critical part of any entrepreneur’s journey. Today, we’ll be discussing the following topics: -Why you should pursue a patent. In general, patents provide protection for your ideas, products, and processes from being replicated or stolen by others. Let’s get started!

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The court discusses another topic I don’t often see discussed. ” The idea is that sometimes nonsignatories get benefits from a contract sufficient to impose the contract terms on them anyways. Abstracting from the nuances, the court’s ruling is obvious. ” The Mom and Son. . ” The Mom and Son.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Topics: Enablement / Written Description (All three are biotech / pharma): 3 Cases; Infringement (FDA Labeling): 1 Case; Anticipation (On Sale Bar): 1 Case; Double Patenting (Still the law?) The idea here is that the patentee did enough to enable someone to make and use the invention–isn’t that enough?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2023

Patent Protection Patentability of software has been a hot topic for the better part of 50 years. The current rule is that software must be more than an “abstract idea” that is implemented in a general-purpose computer. OpenAI can claim trade secret protection as a result.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

The court says: “the plaintiffs must do more than gesture at plausible ideas in the abstract. That topic is expressly at issue in the FLA and TX social media censorship cases). [Tip to YouTube: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DELETE THIS LANGUAGE FROM YOUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE SO.]

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

At all events, over a series of conversations with Margaret, the idea formed that it might be interesting to explore how different areas of law—not only IP law but also insurance, employment, criminal, and family law—were engaging with, and being impacted by, the new genetics. though try as I might I cannot remember the topic at all.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

v World Programming Ltd may appear to offer ground for concluding that choices for interfaces concerning the implementation of abstract ideas contained in the source code could be sufficiently original, as those concerning their languages or formats. These topics are in need of further research.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Further, the Court clarifies that an abstract idea could not qualify for patent protection as it merely requires the generic computer implementation or limits the use of an abstract idea to a few selected technological surroundings. It also provides a cost-effective way to accelerate such processes.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Further, the Court clarifies that an abstract idea could not qualify for patent protection as it merely requires the generic computer implementation or limits the use of an abstract idea to a few selected technological surroundings. It also provides a cost-effective way to accelerate such processes.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Further, the Court clarifies that an abstract idea could not qualify for patent protection as it merely requires the generic computer implementation or limits the use of an abstract idea to a few selected technological surroundings. It also provides a cost-effective way to accelerate such processes.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

208 (2014), holding that a software-related invention must not be “directed to” an abstract idea without significantly more (i.e., I look forward to working on this year’s upcoming paper to advance these topics further. CLS Bank International, 573 U.S. without an “inventive concept”).

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The basic idea: insert a “tuned” liner into a hollow shaft. The invention in Yu was a multi-lens camera deemed abstract by the Federal Circuit. The Kessler Doctrine : If you want to really dig into this case, please read my article on the topic that I wrote for an Akron Law review IP symposium issue.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 10, 2022

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. Over the next six weeks, we’ll release articles on the following topics. CII, such as algorithms, are frequently deemed an abstract idea, and thus not suitable for patent protection.

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

If you don’t think a single source to access all this data is crucial, consider this: a 2021 study from Qatalog and Cornell University’s Ellis Idea Lab says 43% of respondents report spending too much time switching between different online tools. This is done using enabled vocabularies including MeSH, ChEMBL, and SciBite VOCabs.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

citing Lexmark and concludes that “The Court is thus mistaken that “abstract consumer confusion is sufficient” to recover under the Lanham Act.” Kagan appears sympathetic to idea that certain expressive uses deserve special protection against infringement suits, whether through varying the confusion test or otherwise.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 28, 2022

Since copyrights possess a proprietary nature, they appear more concrete than undefined/abstract user interests. But since concepts like public interest appear more abstract , lacking force in individual cases, the force is ultimately exerted on “human rights” language. Sean Flynn for his comments on the topic.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Without Section 230 to moot the question, the Australian court conducts an abstract legal analysis of venerable tort doctrines. I don’t love Justice Edelman’s approach that a Facebook accountholder “publishes” any third-party comments that are within the topical scope of the initial post.

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 10, 2022

Readers don’t have to read and understand the original publication before reading the PLS to gain a full understanding of the topics covered. The idea is that a PLS offers an easy route to information collation for all audiences regardless of their scientific background. All authors can feature a PLS alongside their article.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The scope afforded to chemical genus claims under 35 USC § 112(a)’s enablement and written description requirements has been hot topic recently (at least in certain quarters).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As in previous years, we have divided these developments into five categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) b) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) c) Top 10 IP Legislative and Policy Related Developments d) Other IP Developments; and e) Other Notable Developments. RDB and Co.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

As my Content Moderation Remedies paper showed, this topic is way more complicated than a binary remove/leave up dichotomy. In other words, I don’t think Zauderer –a recent darling of the pro-censorship crowd–is the right test (I will have more to say on this topic). Social media exceptionalism.

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