The IPKat

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The new guidelines cover topics such as formality examination and procedures for trade mark applications, oppositions, declarations of invalidity, cancellations, classification of goods and services, examination of applications for change of trade mark ownership, trade mark renewal and other procedural issues. PATENTS Prof.

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IIPRD

APRIL 2, 2024

[v] This, in turn, can lead to significant price hikes for essential medicines. The inclusion of TRIPS-plus provisions within trade agreements presents a potential challenge to global access to essential medicines. This price inflation can significantly hinder affordability and ultimately restrict access to life-saving medications. [vi]

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2024

Two webinars on trade secrets in the EU On February 8, the European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA) and the Bulgarian Patent Office will jointly host a webinar on the EU Trade Secrets Directive. The events will cover topics such as SEPs, crypto and blockchain disputes, among others. See here for further details.

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The IPKat

JUNE 21, 2022

Harper continues with the topic of IP as complex phenomena in Chapter 2. The analysis is complemented by a case study of the MPEG-2 patent pool, as well as by suggestions for further avenues in economic research of IP. Cristof Augenstein follows with Chapter 3, where he discusses patent enforcement in Europe.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Like previous years, we kept the topic selection open to participants – asking them to choose any topic they wanted so long as it related to IP. We received several excellent submissions across a various range of topic areas. And encouraged participants to draw inspiration from Shamnad’s scholarship.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2022

For those seeking some quality CLE this month, consider the second annual Patent Litigation Masters™ 2022 program, presented by IPWatchdog® this coming May 23rd-24th. The two-day agenda offers a number of compelling topics, and as usual with the Watchdog Masters Programs, a stellar lineup of speakers.

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The IPKat

APRIL 23, 2023

OxFirst’s FRAND Royalty Rate Determination - Tuesday 25 April The webinar will consider the topic related to how to determine FRAND royalty rates in relation to Standard Essential Patents.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 19, 2021

PATENTS Permakat Prof. Wilkof discussed patent trolling and the long debate about it and whenever this topic might still be relevant and deserving of attention. InternKat James Kwong has analysed the public consultation in detail and provides his comment.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 2, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. On June 28, 2021, the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA) was established and began operating to regulate patent and trademark agents.

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Chicago IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The virtual conference offers an impressive lineup of Moderators and Panelists covering an expansive list of topics. Global Patent Issues. Standard Essential Patents. Sessions for each day are listed below: DAY 1. Welcome & Don Dunner Leadership Award. Rethinking Innovation. The State of IP Law & Policy.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The virtual conference offers an impressive lineup of Moderators and Panelists covering an expansive list of topics. Global Patent Issues. Standard Essential Patents. Sessions for each day are listed below: DAY 1. Welcome & Don Dunner Leadership Award. Rethinking Innovation. The State of IP Law & Policy.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Panel discussions will cover topics such as a comparative overview of the rights of performers, the rights of phonogram producers, the rights of broadcasters and producers of films and audiovisual media, and the rights of database producers and publishers. For a complete list of sessions, topics covered, and registration, click here.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The decision to grant EUIPO competences in non-agri GIs was met with criticism among certain stakeholders (it was later somehow eclipsed by the Proposal on standard essential patents which may also end up among the EUIPO competences). The “in particular” part will surely open way for further preliminary rulings on the topic.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

As part of the 21 for 2021 project , CREATe posted about the empirical evidence on copyright exceptions, from the oldest study on the topic to future research directions. The annual review covers topics such as the definition of a work, authorship and moral rights. OPPO (via Comparative Patent Remedies ). Apple, Nokia v.

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The IPKat

APRIL 27, 2023

Patents Annsley Merelle Ward reported on the Berichten Industriële Eigendom Symposium 2023, which featured a panel comprising Dutch UPC judges and a member of the drafting committee of the Rules of Procedure which addressed topics such as the Rules of Procedure and the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The event will focus on topics like digital platforms, investment in electronic communications infrastructures, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Artificial Intelligence. The Program is aimed not only at patent attorneys, but also at attorneys-at-law and jurists with experience in patent law.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

The SAD Scheme illustrates three essential points about our institutions. We consistently see SAD Scheme cases from rightsowners with dubious rights (Emoji, Smiley) and increasingly competitors are using the scheme to sideline their competitors during peak sales seasons.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

4iP Council - Licensing Negotiation Groups: what, why, how 4iP will hold an online webinar to discuss the proposed formation of Licensing Negotiation Groups (LNGs) of implementers that would collectively negotiate and license standard essential patents (SEPs). UCL - AI: Reinventing Inventorship?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 31, 2021

In doing so, keep in mind the procedural posture and standard of appellate review here that can impact the extent to which the court’s decision may apply to other cases. Ericsson owns many patents considered essential to 2G, 3G and 4G standards (“standard essential patents” or SEPs).

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The IPKat

JULY 5, 2021

Settlement, after all, means both parties have to make compromises and with a cloak of confidentiality, the questions and issues remain and we will have to wait a bit longer for clarity on questions relating to licensing of standard essential patents (SEPs). Here are five key themes: 1 What is justice?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

The process of patenting can be daunting, but with the right tools and resources, it doesn’t have to be. These tools will help you better understand the patent process, conduct your own preliminary patent search, protect your invention, and more! Patent Basics. Patent Search. Patent Search Tools.

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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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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. What if the part it helped with isn’t essential to the invention?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Findings on specific issues and topics Data regarding the stack Data regarding the stack could not be obtained directly from ETSI. PA Consulting reviewed only essentiality and not validity ([118]). Their conclusions were enormously unreliable, given the mass of patent families in play and given the difficulty of the exercise ([122]).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

This decision “endeavour[ed]” to “achieve harmonisation of basic principles of law” with other international standards and foreign decisions while taking into account differences among the national laws of different countries. The decision generally may be viewed as favorable to SEP owners.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 8, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. per low priced handset) of its 5G patent meets the fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (“FRAND”) commitment, together with an award of costs and legal fees. Ericsson Inc.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 16, 2024

They also have strong critical thinking and analysis skills essential for interpreting AI-generated responses, identifying potential biases, and ensuring adherence to research standards. Often, the answer does not exist in a single source and must be gleaned from reviewing regulatory comments, clinical trial data, or patent filings.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2023

The referring decision related to the validity of patent EP2484209 claiming an insecticide made up of a combination of compounds. The patent included data demonstrating the synergistic effect of example compounds falling under the scope of the claim against two different species of moth.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

This blog post summarizes some of the significant decisions grouped by the hot topics below. On appeal, plaintiff argued that the district court did not correctly apply the plausibility standard under the DTSA. Disclosure of Trade Secrets in Patent Applications. In Oakwood Lab’ys LLC v. Thanoo , 999 F.3d 3d 892 (3d Cir.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The topic of this year’s conference is “The Interface of Intellectual Property Law with other Legal Disciplines, what can IP learn from its interactions with different fields of law and vice versa?”. This roundtable will be an opportunity to debate the impact of the changes to the Guidelines for Examination (F-IV 4.3

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The topic of the intersection between private international law and IP law is continued in Chapter 2 by Graeme W. Their intersection offers various avenues for research, several of which are suggested in this chapter, e.g. research questions related to licensing terms of standard essential patents (SEPs).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 16, 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. There have also been 52 automatic withdrawals due to requests for unitary effect of opted-out patents. Here are the most popular posts over the past few months.

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The IPKat

MAY 31, 2022

TRADE MARKS The impact of Brexit on trade mark cases involving UK-based rights has been a hot topic over the past two years. In the antitrust appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Epic Games has filed its reply brief and Foss Patents has reported on it.

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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.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There is a constant debate of balancing the monopolistic rights against the right of public access to essential commodities like pharmaceuticals and medical products. Where it is known as compulsory licensing in reference to patents, it is known as statutory licenses in reference to copyright and related rights.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 6, 2021

On October 12, the 4IP Council will present a one-hour webinar on “ EC new framework for Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs)”. Among the topics covered will be COVID effects on the IP world, Big Data, updates on prosecution in the US, EU, and China, as well as a series of master classes. On October 26, the U.S.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

Topical Highlight. Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, who created COVIHOME, an artificial intelligence-powered COVID-19 test that allows self-testing at home, have filed a patent for the device and are now looking for industry partners for transfer of technology for mass production.

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