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Protection of Computer-Related Inventions : An Indian Perspective

Intepat

INTRODUCTION As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Computer-Related Inventions (CRIs) have become a crucial component of modern innovation. The Patents Act, 1970, provides for the protection of CRIs, but there has been significant debate over the years regarding the patentability of such inventions in India.

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Leaving out the Working Examples?

SpicyIP

The Controller General of Patents & Designs , clarified that a working example does not define the patent’s scope. The Controller General of Patents & Designs observed that though “ working examples are essential for demonstrating the feasibility and workability of an invention, they do not define the patent’s scope.”

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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

The IPKat

Copyright Anastasiia Kyrylenko discussed the recent interpretation of Article 4 of Directive 2004/48/EC by the CJEU in relation to possibility for collective management organisations to bring, in their own name, actions for copyright infringement on behalf of the right holders. Here is what you missed last week on the IPKat.

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A present assignment of future continuation applications

Patently-O

Ownership of Invention : By accepting employment with the Corporation, you hereby agree that all discoveries, designs, devices, and concepts developed by you in the course of and during your employment with the Corporation shall be the property of the Corporation. The quote above comes from the employment agreement.

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IPR And Metaverse

IP and Legal Filings

Image Sources : Shutterstock] The Sensorama Machine, invented by Morton Heilig in 1962, created a simulation of riding a motorcycle where the user could experience the vibrations of the bike, sounds, and scents associated with the ride while immersed in a 3D video environment. The Design Act. 2000 along with Design Rules 2001.

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Loui Vuitton: In Charge Of 18,000 Intellectual Property Rights

IIPRD

The monogram was designed to help them brand their firm and prevent copycats from trespassing on their turf. Fashion and luxury goods manufacturing requires a great deal of imagination, from the designs of the garments to the patterns, shapes, logos, symbols, and names associated with them. IP PROTECTION LOUI VUITTON PRODUCTS HAVE.

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Federal Circuit Affirms Finding of Indefiniteness in Dispute Over Mobile Phone and Camera Patents

Patently-O

Although the decision is designated nonprecedential, it includes a number of interesting lessons on the requirements for definiteness and disclosure of corresponding structure under 35 U.S.C. Google LLC , Nos. 22-1066, -1067 (Fed. The Technology at Issue The first patent at issue was U.S. WSOU (internal citations and quotations removed).

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