The IPKat

APRIL 23, 2023

Team Netherlands get together to discuss key UPC issues It is a rainy morning in New York as the AmeriKat contemplates how limited sun the sunrise period of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has seen both here and in Europe. The draft code does not forbid technical judges to exercise a profession in parallel, as for example a patent attorney.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 1, 2024

The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs – A Reasoned Judgement or Inherently Contradictory? Image from here Despite noting the lack of clarity on the concepts of “technical effect” and “contribution” in the context of the patentability of CRIs, the DHC in Microsoft v. Other Posts Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC V.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 4, 2023

By 2025, we will have replaced our existing processes with a single, integrated system for all registered IP rights (patents, trade marks and designs). The Transformation Consultation is aimed at the following questions: · Would you like more ways of illustrating your inventions when applying for a patent? Post-grant correction of U.S.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I’m always excited to read a decision that splits hairs–finding some claims in a patent valid and others invalid. The basic outcome here: Weisner’s claims directed toward collecting information are abstract ideas ; those directed toward using the information are patent eligible. Patent Nos. by Dennis Crouch.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), International Trade Administration (ITA), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have extended the deadline for public comments on their request for information on standards and intellectual property. Specific topics of interest include: Participation of U.S.

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Above the Fold

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics. August 17: Module 3: Searching.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 26, 2022

In RightFind, reseachers and investigators can analyze previously published studies and create reviews of articles pertaining to a topic, such as a specific disease, chemical compound, or ingredient. Patent Validity. You can read more on t he benefits of exploring patents here.). Regulatory. Marketing & Communications.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Topics covered include the economics of AI and IP, tech policy in AI, and trade mark law in AI. On November 16, the Cohausz & Florack law firm will conduct an online webinar on ‘ Unified Patent Court & Unitary Patent ’. Registration is available here. The agenda is available here and registration is on-going here.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” ” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics.

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The IPKat

JULY 11, 2022

The Board of Appeal had previously announced its decision to refuse two European patent applications naming an algorithm ("DABUS") as the sole inventor at the end of last year ( IPKat ). Thus, contrary to the recent Nature article on this topic, AI is not breaking patent law.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

The topic of interest is related to both the cellular and molecular aspects of biological objects. Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? All patentable inventions should follow three main criteria: novelty, inventive steps, and industrial applications.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it is South Asian Basmati Brawls, the much-to-tread trail of transparency, the Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, or the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, some stories never cease to beguile us. He wrote detailed posts on this topic later here and here. Upon an online search, I only found MHRD IP Chair websites. Here we go: 1.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Yes … the current level of accessibility wasn’t always the case in the IP domain neither in trademark nor in patent domain! In fact, the Registry used to generate a sum of around 4 crores INR , from trademark searches before embracing public access. In the post, Prof. where Prof.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We are now awash with companies claiming to provide LLM software capable of drafting, prosecuting and challenging patents. This post will instead focus on the potential short to medium term impact of LLMs on the patent profession. LLMs can often produce sensible answers to questions for which an internet search would provide an answer.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Q: What do you think is an emerging field or topic in IP law that future lawyers should focus on? Q: Where should one start learning about these topics? Li: You can start learning about these topics in law school. Q: How are you, as a professor at UNH Franklin Pierce, encouraging awareness and scholarship on these topics?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 5, 2021

9, 2021): “At the motion to dismiss stage, Kidmoto has plausibly alleged more than just the purchase of a competitor’s mark as a search engine keyword standing alone. However, the Court does not find either the Google search or the Twitter analysis persuasive on the issue of genericness. LLC, 2021 WL 466975 (S.D.N.Y.

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Velocity of Content

OCTOBER 20, 2021

But, as an article in MIT Technology Review points out , ML is the brains behind “recommendation systems like those on Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify; search engines like Google and Baidu; social-media feeds like Facebook and Twitter; voice assistants like Siri and Alexa.” That is quite a mouthful and may not sound very exciting. to 2:30 p.m.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published a request for comments addressing a variety of topics related to generic drug and biosimilar competition. Senators sent a letter to the USPTO to consider changes to its regulations and practices to address “patent thickets.”

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

As I searched for a topic for this blog post, I encountered a common theme: the Canadian technology sector is constantly asking for more action from the Canadian government aimed at fostering innovation in the community. In their Innovation Report Card 2021 , Canada earned a grading level of D in patents.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

Topics included the territorial scope of existing marks, the potential need to expand the specifications of trade marks used in the Metaverse, the importance of clearance searches before entering this environment, and the consideration of co-existence agreements to avoid conflicts. FPC Review comments on the case.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Draft version The requirement to amend the description of a European patent application in line with the scope of the claims is a peculiarity of European patent prosecution. In such a case, the fact that an embodiment is not covered by the claims must be prominently stated (T 1808/06)" (F-VI-4.3, emphasis added). Section F-IV, 4.3

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled. However, there are some certainties and principles of law that can guide you.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as the Patent (2 nd Amendment) Rules, the Delhi High Court-Butter Chicken Controversy, and developments regarding the public search and e-register feature of the TMR website. Restrictions on E-Register and Public Search Features of the Trademarks Registry Lifted (Finally!)

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Top 3 Kluwer Copyright Blog posts 1) Generative AI, Copyright and the AI Act by João Pedro Quintais “ Generative AI is one of the hot topics in copyright law today. Obviously, these examiners also need to be given adequate time to scrutinize the ever-increasing number of new patent applications per year thoroughly.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The Faculty of Law at the University of Geneva recently hosted (on February 7, 2023) an international conference on the topic “ Intellectual Property & Sustainability ”. He finally asked the audience for ideas and input to support the future IPI’s activities for sustainable development.

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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. Syngenta Ltd.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On October 8, the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) will host a book launch of “Exceptions in EU Copyright Law: In Search of a Balance Between Flexibility and Legal Certainty”, by Prof. On October 12, the 4IP Council will present a one-hour webinar on “ EC new framework for Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs)”. Tito Rendas.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 12, 2023

A quick search of our trade mark database tells me that their clothing line Uptheir trade mark has been registered with the IPO since April 2018. The trade mark search tool is a free, user-friendly service that can be found on the IPO's website. Steven also called Ben’s pitch “one of the best he’s seen since being in the Den”.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2022

Furthermore, it will look into opposition proceedings across Europe, with an insight of representatives of the National Patent Offices. UNION-IP’s Winter Round Table will be an opportunity to debate the most recent case-law regarding VICO proceedings in opposition and other proceedings before the EPO and to discuss the current best practices.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact). We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so we have a fair sprinkling of cases dealing with copyright, patents, trademarks, competition law etc. c) Top 10 Other IP Developments.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Conducted by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, the inquiry invited submissions from stakeholders on numerous topics, including the identification of barriers to maintaining and increasing overseas investment. Once again, the term ‘gold standard’ is used. Inevitably, however, more can always be done.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This post breaks down the guidelines and walks through some potential strategies for patent applicants. The first cite was simply quoting the argument made by the patent challenger Netflix that KSR requires a broader analogous arts test (apparently quoting Wyers ). Reiterating the Central Role of Graham v. John Deere. John Deere Co.,

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The IPKat

AUGUST 1, 2022

There is an international requirement for the DNA, RNA and protein sequences disclosed in a patent application to be provided in a sequence listing. Sequence listings are used by patent offices to search the prior art for the listed sequences. 26 sequence listings has the aim of increasing public access to patent sequences.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

11] While the tribunal overturned the fine on the basis of a narrow exception that meant that the Commissioner did not have jurisdiction, a number of findings illustrated the broad scope of the data protection regimes and that the maintenance and search of data bases could amount to (potentially unlawful) processing of data.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2023

Combining Multiple Inventions in an Single Patent Application @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640f87a71087f6782{display: However, is combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application worth the cost savings? thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640f87a71087f6782{display: block!important;}}@media

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

Topical Highlight. Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on IPR: Tipping the Scales of Patent Law? Continuing our posts on the Parliamentary Standing Committee Report, I wrote a II-part post on the Report’s recommendations on patent law reform. Part I and II. Other Posts.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 2, 2023

G 2/21 case catch-up: Experimental evidence, the problem solution approach and disclosure of the technical effect Searching for semiconductors The referral in G 2/21 related to the evidence requirements for inventive step. The Board of Appeal in T 2465/19 , for example, cited G 2/21 in a case related to the inventive step of a semiconductor.

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