IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

2021-2022 was a big year for the Osgoode’s mooting team entry for the USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition. We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the 2022-2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition ! About the National Patent Application Drafting Competition.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The court rejected arguments that the materiality of the claim distinguished it from Dastar -barred claims, and that “first of its kind” doesn’t necessarily imply anything about patent/IP status. were not designed to protect originality or creativity.” “Yet 6:12-CV-499, 2014 WL 11848751, (E.D. 6:12-CV-499, 2014 WL 11829325 (E.D.

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The IPKat

APRIL 2, 2024

Patents Photo by TootSweetCarole via Pixabay Rose Hughes commented on a recent case about the validity of a patent for the second medical use of a known drug for treating type II diabetes (empagliflozin, or Jardiance™) in a subpopulation of patients.

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2022

1] Lost in the destruction and devastation inflicted on Ukraine and her people, is Russia’s effective nationalization of patents in Russia with owners in foreign countries that Russia deems to be unfriendly. In that iteration, the patent holder was to be notified of the “taking” and offered proper compensation.

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Patently-O

JULY 6, 2022

USPTO (Supreme Court 2022) focuses the question of whether COURTS have power to create non-statutory patentability doctrines. Does the judiciary have the authority to require a patent applicant to meet a condition for patentability not required by the Patent Act? SawStop Petition for Certiorari. Gass’s U.S.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 19, 2022

Moreover, any prior patent of the party seeking to protect its trade secrets should be scrutinized for similarity with the technology or information allegedly comprising a trade secret. On July 29, 2014, the Parties executed a mutual Nondisclosure and Restricted Use Agreement (the “NDA”). Background. Vita International, Inc.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2021

We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the annual Patent Application Drafting Competition (PADC)! Students interested in trying out for Osgoode’s PADC team must submit answers to our patent drafting skills exercise by 3 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021. About the Patent Drafting Competition.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This is a reminder that submissions to try out for the annual National Patent Application Drafting Competition (PDC) team are due on Friday, October 22 at 3pm ! About the Patent Drafting Competition. Team patent applications will be due on January 16, 2022. The Competition consists of regional rounds held virtually.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While historically, the field of patent filing has been dominated by men, an inspiring shift is taking place. This article delves into the profound impacts and innovative contributions of women in patent filing, highlighting their achievements, challenges, and the broader implications for the global landscape of innovation.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Moreover, any prior patent of the party seeking to protect its trade secrets should be scrutinized for similarity with the technology or information allegedly comprising a trade secret. On July 29, 2014, the Parties executed a mutual Nondisclosure and Restricted Use Agreement (the “NDA”). Background. Vita International, Inc.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The Ordinance came into effect back in 1997 and incorporates a substantial part of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 of the UK. To this end, since 2006, the Government has conducted rounds of major consultations and introduced two amendment bills in 2011 and 2014 into the Legislative Council. 528) (“ the Ordinance ”).

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Such contracts include -among others- technology licenses, trademarks or patents, as well as technical assistance or service contracts, or basic engineering contracts.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 28, 2024

by Dennis Crouch Ficep begins its petition for certiorari with a brilliant statement of how its patented steel manufacturing method has won numerous awards and complements for its innovative approach, been copied by competitors, and led to numerous successful sales. 208 (2014). Ficep petition for certiorari. Ficep Corp.

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The IPKat

JUNE 12, 2022

The analysis covers the years 2014 to 2016 and 2017 to 2019. The report measured an industry’s usage of patents, trade marks, and designs, and normalised based on total employment in that industry. of industries for designs, compared to 55% for patents. This paper.

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Patently-O

MARCH 26, 2024

I thought I would write a more complete discussion of this important historic patent case. Atlantic Works has had a profound impact on the development of patent law, particularly in shaping the doctrine of obviousness, but more generally providing theoretical frameworks for attacking “bad patents.”

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 14, 2023

At the summary judgment stage, the parties filed competing summary judgment motions focusing on whether one patent being asserted (US7601740) should be held invalid based upon obviousness-type double patenting (OTDP). Because of the standard 20-year patent term calculation, both would ordinarily expire on the same day.

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

District Court Judge since 2010 and held the position of Chief Judge for the District of Delaware from July 2014 to June 2021. Judge Stark presided over more than 2500 patent cases throughout his career. He oversaw a significant influx of more than 1000 patent cases to Delaware since the U.S. decision. The post Judge Leonard P.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even a mark that has been on the International Registry for 40 years does not assure registration of a subsequent national designation. On 12 January 2022, the Lithuanian Supreme Court upheld the rejection of the Lithuanian designation of Chanel SARL’s two-dimensional trademark (see below) in Class 3 for perfumery products.

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The TTABlog

APRIL 2, 2024

"The mark consists of a three-dimensional configuration of the interior of a hex shaped box with a honeycomb configuration of seven interior hexagonal indentations on the bottom of the box and the design of a six point star, having flat points, on the top of the box. Opposer Taylor admitted that alternative designs are available.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Newly promoted principals for 2022 are: Michael Ballanco focuses his practice on all aspects of patent infringement matters at the trial and appellate level. magna cum laude , from George Mason University School of Law in 2014 and his B.S., with honors from Emory University School of Law in 2014 and her B.S. He received his J.D.,

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Supreme Court has not yet granted writ of certiorari in any patent cases this term. And, absent an unusual shadow-docket patent case, it is now too late for any case to be granted and heard this term. Still, there are a number of important patent cases pending before the court. Neapco Holdings LLC, et al. , Patreon, Inc.,

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Yet the Federal Circuit rarely designates those decisions as precedent. Judge Albright rejected the patentee’s argument, noting that he “cannot and does not overrule the reasoning of the Federal Circuit in a patent case.” ( Motion Offense slip op. Most federal courts of appeals decide one or two per year, at most. In Motion Offense v.

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Patently-O

APRIL 30, 2024

by Dennis Crouch This article explores the impact of Generative AI on prior art and potential revisions to patent examination standards to address the rising tidal wave of AI-generated, often speculative, disclosures that could undermine the patent system’s integrity. See my 2014 post. Amgen Inc. 3d 1313, 1354 (Fed.Cir.2003).

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The TTAB gave little weight to the fact that the agency has issued registration certificates on many different shoe designs. Lee , 1:13-CV-1464 AJT/JFA, 2014 WL 5500799, at *1 (E.D. Alternatively, the case should be remanded for consideration of the issue of functionality. TBL Complaint. 8, 2016) (“The parties have agreed that.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2022

1] Lost in the destruction and devastation inflicted on Ukraine and her people, is Russia’s effective nationalization of patents in Russia with owners in foreign countries that Russia deems to be unfriendly. In that iteration, the patent holder was to be notified of the “taking” and offered proper compensation.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 1, 2023

208 (2014), “diagnostic” patent claims have repeatedly been held to be directed to patent-ineligible subject matter by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and courts. patent law. patent law. Since the Supreme Court’s decisions in Mayo Collaborative Servs. Prometheus Lab’ys, Inc. ,

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Patently-O

APRIL 11, 2022

Niazi’s US6638268 covers a double lined catheter designed for placing an electrical lead in the coronary sinus vein. 898 (2014). Patent law’s definiteness requirement is derived from the requirement that patent claims “particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter” of the invention.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2022

Interesting Patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents?

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

The owner of a patent cannot enforce their rights against those who used the invention covered by the patent or made serious preparations for such use before the priority date. In an earlier blog, we discussed “prior public use” as grounds for opposing the grant of European patents (see here ).

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Patently-O

JULY 8, 2022

David Tropp sued Travel Sentry for patent infringement back in 2006. That was the same year that I first taught a patent law class. Back then, eligibility was almost an unknown concept in patent litigation. 208 (2014). The rule of thumb was “anything under the sun, made by man,” and I mean ANYTHING.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

This right can be related to music, a book, a logo, any art work, work related to science, designs of the industries. Patents : – It is a right which is granted to protect the interest of an invention, to protect the interest of the inventors for their new inventions. This is one of the famous case laws on patent infringement.

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IP Intelligence

MAY 31, 2023

208 (2014), “diagnostic” patent claims have repeatedly been held to be directed to patent-ineligible subject matter by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and courts. patent law. patent law. Since the Supreme Court’s decisions in Mayo Collaborative Servs. Prometheus Lab’ys, Inc. ,

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office and the Economic Development Administration. In 2014, three undergraduate students at Columbia University co-founded Kinnos Inc. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patents for Humanity Award , and the World Health Organization. Patent and Trademark Office. May 24, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

An example of a Happy Meal box Thoughts Patent law is ruled out from the analysis. No patent seems to concern this box. In terms of design law, it does not appear that McDonald's has chosen to protect the aesthetic appearance of the Happy Meal. Nor does the unregistered EU design law appear to be a valid legal basis.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

When Apple sued Samsung in 2010, Google had to step in and help Samsung partly due to a ‘Mobile Application Distribution Agreement’ that gave “partial or full indemnity with regard to four patents.”. At the same time, Motorola sued Apple, accusing the tech giant of infringing several patents, including how cellphones operated on a 3G network.

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 28, 2022

On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich. On 9 March, the EUIPO announced that it was discontinuing all cooperation with the Russian Intellectual Property Office (also known as “Rospatent”) and the Eurasian Patent Organisation. Measures taken by the EUIPO and the EPO. a) Before the EPO.

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2023

In 2014, digital artist Kevin McCoy created a piece of digital art named “Quantum” (viewable here ) and decided to create a digital record of Quantum by recording a name on the Namecoin blockchain on 2 May 2014. However, and beyond the fact that the registration is expired, any name maintains in the blockchain its own history.

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