LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

USPTO Extends Combined Patent Search Pilot Program with Japanese Patent Office and Korean Intellectual Property Office @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-63ed303eda0729464{display: The combined petition option and the related process took effect on January 18, 2023.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Interesting Patents | Nintendo and Pokémon Company’s New Patent Application by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2024

The grounds for the court’s decision was the definition of “inventor” under the Patents Act 1977 (the Act ) which requires the inventor of a patent to be a natural person. So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 16, 2023

USPTO Officially Transitions to Issuing Electronic Patent Grants on April 18, 2023 by Robert Wiesenberg A Greener, More Efficient Future: USPTO Transitions to Electronic Patent Grants Embracing change with a nostalgic smile: we bid farewell to the era of paper patents.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

However, owners may not appreciate another type of intellectual property right that can complement their trademark portfolios: design patents. Below is an overview of the potential benefits of filing design patent applications to protect two types of designs: trade dress and graphical.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2024

This change represents a considerable shift in the intellectual property law landscape within the country, aiming to promote an environment of genuine innovation and integrity. Improper Transfer: Transferring or acquiring patent application rights for improper purposes.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. Patents A patent permits the owner to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing the invention of the patent.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This case addresses certain implications of the Laehy-Smith America Invests Act (AIA), namely whether patents with a filing date after March 16, 2013 (pure AIA patents) may be part of an interference proceeding under pre-AIA, 35 U.S.C. § patent system from a first-to-invent system to a first-to-file system.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. A special thanks to Mr. G. Nataraj, Ms.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 22, 2024

This week in Other Barks and Bites: the European Patent Office announces record patent application numbers for 2023; a French competition watchdog fines Google €250 million for several IP breaches related to AI; President Biden announces a deal granting $8.5

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down many patents on the grounds that they are invalid as directed to an abstract idea, relying on the Supreme Court’s Alice decision. 12/20/2023) 2023 U.S. The applicant appealed to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board; the PTAB affirmed the examiner’s decision.

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Patently-O

JUNE 4, 2024

USPTO Patent News: Patent number 12 million issued on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, to Pacific Biosciences of California. The patent covers particular labeled nucleotide analogs that include an avidin protein for use in analyzing enzymatic reactions and molecular recognition events, such as single-molecule real-time nucleic acid sequencing.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2023

Combining Multiple Inventions in an Single Patent Application @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640f87a71087f6782{display: However, is combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application worth the cost savings? important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640f87a71087f6782{display:

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Introduction A “patent” is a right granted by a state to an inventor for a fixed period i.e., 20 years in India in exchange for the disclosure of the invention. The fundamental patentability criteria are universal namely: novelty, inventive step, non-obviousness and industrial applicability.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In 2023 the total number of standard patent applications filed in Australia remained above 30,000 for the third year running, despite a 2.4% As always, a majority of new filings were national phase entries (NPEs) derived from international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). drop in filings.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2023

On April 18, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) will begin moving away from issuing paper patents and will begin issuing patents electronically as electronic patent grants (eGrants). ” [1] According to the PTO, a patent will issue “shortly after the payment of the issue fee.”

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Barry Sookman

MARCH 26, 2023

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2023-03-18 [link] 2023-03-19 Removing copyright information doesn’t necessarily violate DMCA [link] 2023-03-20 Claims for Timekeeping to be an Abstract Idea: “Whether by Quill or by Computer, Humans Have Undertaken Such Timeke… [link] 2023-03-20 UK Intellectual Property Office sets out new guidelines for patent (..)

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As of January 20, 2024, applicants are no longer able to enjoy a 15-day grace period for most response deadlines pertaining to patent applications being pursued in the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).

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Intepat

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the 22nd August, 2023 published “The Draft Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2023” (Draft Rules). Patent applications and prosecution thereof is currently governed under the Patents Rules 2003 (2003 Rules).

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently released The Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules 2023 for public comment. Proposed Change: A cumulative fee based on multiple criteria such as the type of application, specification length, number of claims, and the kind of examination requested. Proposed Change: Every three years.

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2023

The following are my remarks given on April 25, 2023 to the USPTO as part of their AI listening session: by Dennis Crouch Members of the USPTO, and fellow participants of this AI Listening Session, thank you for inviting me here today and for taking time to consider these important issues.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

since 2019) Korea’s LG Electronics Inc and China’s Huawei Technologies Ltd have consistently placed in the top five applicants for Australian patents. Notwithstanding Asian companies holding the top two positions, US applicants dominated to top 30 filers, taking up 20 spots including six of the top 10.

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The IPKat

MAY 17, 2023

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has announced details of its new patent service which will see the process of applying for a patent dramatically transformed over the next 12 months. Customers will be able to save searches, monitor the patents they care about, and build their own patent journal.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In an article published on December 7, 2023, Harness IP Principal Chris K. Miller provides guidance to legal departments that are responsible for maintaining a global patent portfolio. Summarized in five tips for in-house counsel, Miller looks at ways to maximize patent filings to save time and money. The firm also ranks No.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2023

Several intellectual property rights battles are being fought over this new technology. COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Infringement? In their initial August 2022 complaint , Moderna alleged that three of its mRNA patents were infringed by Pfizer/BioNTech. Moderna’s first infringement claim: Patent no. ’574

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Do common law doctrines such as the doctrine of (un)clean hands apply in the consideration of a patentee's claim for patent infringement in South Africa? This was the key question before South Africa's apex court, the Constitutional Court in Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd v Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH decided in December 2022.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Image from here The Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023 is quite the mixed bag. The Indian patent prosecution stage holds a very important spot in the overall patent regime of the country. Or if there were, we have not been able to find any such notification.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

UCB”) holds patents (the “Muller” patents, priority date in 1999) covering the active ingredient rotigotine in Neupro, a Parkinson’s medication administered via a patch on the skin. The Muller patents disclose ratios of rotigotine to PVP ranging from 9:1.5 In 2014, UCB sued Actavis for infringement of the Muller patents.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Patent Application 15/131,442 (the “’442 Patent”) with claims directed to a method of increasing prostacyclin release in systemic blood vessels of a human to improve vasodilation and reduce hypertension. Background John L. Couvaras filed U.S. The Federal Circuit rejected this argument, relying on In re Montgomery , 677 F.3d

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The IPKat

MARCH 26, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host a guest contribution by Daria Bohatchuk (University of Basel) on the upcoming Swiss patent reform. Here’s what Daria writes: Expected introduction of a full patent examination in Switzerland: Opportunity or burden? 59 (4) of the Patents Act, Botschaft , 11, 12).

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 25, 2023

This case addresses requirements to correct inventorship of a patent. Background Blue Gentian is an assignee of Berardi’s six patents involving a collapsible hose, where Berardi is the named inventor. Three months before filing the applications for the six patents, Ragner held a meeting to seek investors, which included Berardi.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Jyotpreet is a third-year law student who is interested in Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law and looks to study their interaction with each other. Patent Prosecution refers to the process whereby an applicant files an application before the Patent Office for the grant of a patent.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

In June 2023, the European Union (EU) will introduce the European Unitary Patent. This type of patent is designed to reduce the complexity and cost of obtaining patent protection across multiple EU countries. As more States ratify the agreement, the enforceability of the European Unitary Patent will expand.

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Intepat

MAY 15, 2024

When we talk about Intellectual Property and Sustainable Development, there are 4 major intersections: the People, Planet, Economy, and Intellectual Property. While some targets have more patent activity, goals with a socioeconomic focus have less.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Cover page of WIPO World IP Indicators, 2023 Image from here The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently published its annual World IP Indicators for the year 2023, detailing the different trends in the filing of IP applications and the subsequent grants by IP offices across different jurisdictions.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down many patents on the grounds that they are invalid as directed to an abstract idea, relying on the Supreme Court’s Alice decision. 12/20/2023) 2023 U.S. The applicant appealed to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board; the PTAB affirmed the examiner’s decision.

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