LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Over the last 20 years, the total number of design patents issued per year in the United States has erupted. As illustrated in the graph below and further highlighted in this animated graph, in the 30 year period between the years 1971 and 2000 a total of nearly 219,000 design patents were issued by the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 8, 2023

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. A year later, they filed a non-provisional application, which WIPO published in August 2014.

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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

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 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. Foro”) is in the business of commercializing the application of high-powered lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal and mining industries.

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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. Foro”) is in the business of commercializing the application of high-powered lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal and mining industries.

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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

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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SpicyIP

MARCH 29, 2024

Controller of Patents made some notable observations on amendment of claims in a PCT application and Section 3(h) of the Patent Act. Controller of Patents. First, the treatment of claims during the national phase entry of a PCT application into India. Shivam is an advocate practicing in New Delhi. Let’s dive in.

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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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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Delhi High Court on Non-filing of Written Submission to Delay Patent Application Process. The Controller of Patents where it rebuked the Plaintiff for not filing written submissions in time and thereby delaying the patent application process. Course on Access to Medicines, TRIPS and Patents [Kochi, December 10-14].

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

patent applications have mimicked the larger investment in AI technologies, AI-related IP disputes have lagged behind consumer adoption. Even at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) – one of the busiest forums for IP disputes – very few cases directly involve AI technologies. patent litigation.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

As the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries continue to grow, in tandem the IP world is experiencing an increase in battery patenting activity. Research and development in the battery industry have led to a notable increase in patent filings at the U.S. Figure 1: Battery Patent Filings: CPC Class H01M 1. Valued at $108.4

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Discussing the Recent Patent Application Restorations by Delhi and Madras High Courts. We discussed the recent orders from Delhi and Madras High Court regarding restoration of ‘deemed abandoned’ patent applications. The last date for applying for the position is December 31, 2022. Image from here. Never Gonna Give You Up?

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

Disclosure of Trade Secrets in Patent Applications. 2021), the defendant argued that the alleged trade secret—the exact dimensions of a patented spinal implant device for treating degenerative disc disease—was disclosed in a patent and marketing. In Life Spine, Inc. Aegis Spine, Inc. , 8 F.4th 4th 531 (7th Cir.

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