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The Quest for a Meaningful Threshold of Invention: Atlantic Works v. Brady (1883)

Patently-O

Brady for an improved dredge boat design. The Supreme Court ultimately reversed the lower court’s decision upholding the patent and found instead that Brady’s claimed invention lacked novelty and did not constitute a patentable advance over the prior art. Such inventors are worthy of all favor.

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Infographic | Christmas patents

Olartemoure Blog

ROTATING CHRISTMAS TREE STAND US1988343A Inventor: Claris F. 15, 1938 An inventive way to showcase your festive centerpiece. This clever invention allows the entire Christmas tree to rotate, providing a 360-degree view of decorations and ornaments. MISTLETOE SUPPORTING HEADBAND US4488316A Inventors: Ronald J.

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Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

IIPRD

Analyzing the convergence of AI and IPR laws, it elucidates the challenges and ambiguities in recognizing AI as inventors or creators. When artificial technologies are utilized for creating innovations, such as employing evolutionary algorithms for antenna design or engaging IBM Watson to produce music, IPR laws become relevant.

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[Guest post] “Say Thanks to a Woman”: How patents can help you (IWD special)

The IPKat

On today's International Women's Day (IWD) The IPKat has received and is pleased to host a contribution by Katfriends Giorgia Golzio and Daniele Golzio reflecting on the contribution of women to technological advancement, with profiles of some notable female inventors throughout history being reviewed too. The same applied to IP.

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Capturing All the Dimensions: Intellectual Property Protection for 3-D Designs and 3-D Printing Methods

More Than Your Mark

At its core, 3-D printing uses computer code in a computer-aided design (CAD) file to instruct specially designed printers to print three-dimensional physical objects one layer at a time. If you have invented a 3-D printed product or have a new printing process, remember to consult an intellectual property lawyer before marketing it.

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Empowering Innovation: Women in Patent Filing

Intepat

Women inventors are making significant strides, leaving an indelible mark on the world of innovation and intellectual property. Women & Patents Women have played a vital role in developing the Industry through their inventions. She had invented a Process for weaving straw with silk or thread.

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Patent Interferences May Not Involve Pure AIA Patent

LexBlog IP

The Patent Office is not supposed to issue separate patents for the same invention to competing inventors. Several statutory provisions empower the Office to reject pre-AIA patent application claims of the later inventor. But sometimes it’s not clear who is the later inventor. What did the Board do?

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