Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Though patents filed before the transition date will remain in force up through March 2033, a good 10+ years away, teachers may also be wondering which regime to emphasize and for how long the pre-AIA rules will still be considered fundamental rather than footnote material. 2021 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 34. Who’s Suing Us?

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

” In the context of patent applications, the notice provides specific examples of how the duty of disclosure may be implicated when using AI tools. ” Confidentiality and national security considerations are also discussed in the notice. ” We might talk through one simple example here.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

The challenge in patenting a combination of ingredients would be to show that such a combination is not obvious. Would the patent examiner be able to find prior art patents that show either those new ingredients or a motivation to add those ingredients? Is a method of making food patentable?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

Does our firm sign an NDA before the initial patent attorney meeting? No, our firm does not sign confidentiality agreements for these reasons. We’ve filed so many patent applications that we really do not need to know all the nitty gritty details of your invention in order to answer most of your questions.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 30, 2021

In May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” The Tesla laser patent application also considers using the technology to clean debris from photovoltaic solar panels. Steps to Obtain a Patent.

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Larson & Larson

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Among the changes created by the AIA, a new system was put into place for the submission of prior art to the Patent Office prior to patent issuance. Effective September 16, 2012, a third-party may submit prior art to the Patent Office. Larson and Larson has been using this process since its creation.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

Pre-Grant Opposition The first proposal relates to amending the pre-grant opposition mechanism, which allows patent applications to be opposed before the Patent Office officially “grants” the patent. From a policy perspective, pre-grant oppositions are excellent policy.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

The Importance of Provisional Applications in the Patent Process. Do you have a provisional patent application that you want to convert to a non-provisional patent? JUMP TO: Filing a Non-provisional Patent Application. Getting Assistance with the Patent Process. Converting to a Non-provisional.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chester and MEA filed a related patent application, which was approved in part. REXA argued that Chester and MEA’s actuator incorporated and disclosed confidential designs contained within the prototype Koso developed in 2002. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Chester and MEA. REXA appealed.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

Highlights Of The Week IPO Rejects Janssen’s Secondary Patent Application for the Fumarate Salt form of Bedaquiline Image from here. Not re-examining the re-fled application. Bombay High Court clarifies that plaintiff must disclose confidential information to the court in cases where a breach of confidentiality is asserted.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2024

The government allocates significant resources (totalling over 2742.078 crores in the five-year duration from 2017 to 2022 as released by the Rajya Sabha ) to actively monitor patent applications globally and contest (often frivolous than not) patents through oppositions. And if so, why was it filed in the first then?

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

In addition, it is also blackletter law that the use need not enable the invention to constitute prior art. No member of the public needs to see all the details of the invention or be able to reproduce it—it is enough that at least one person has come to rely on the availability of the invention free from any patent-based restriction.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2021

Among the trade secrets alleged to have been misappropriated are “the precise dimensions and measurements of the ProLift components and subcomponents and their interconnectivity” A key fact in dispute was whether those precise specifications could be obtained by third parties without first signing confidentiality agreements.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Keep in mind; our patent system is a first-to-file patent system – meaning, it will generally only award patent rights to the first patent applicant. Software technology is patentable under International and US Patent law. User Interfaces may be protectable with Design Patents as well.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

PATENT SEARCH TOOLS. Google Patents. Google Patents is a search engine created by Google that allows users to search for patents and patent applications from around the world. USPTO’s Patent Full Text and Image Database. Link: patents.google.com. Patentscope. UNIVERSITIES.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

the Supreme Court held that an inventor’s sale of an invention to a third party who is obligated to keep the invention confidential can create an on-sale bar under AIA §102(a). In its 2018 decision in Helsinn Healthcare S.A. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. ,

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The judgement was passed in a writ petition filed by Natco Pharma against the Controller’s order granting Novartis a patent for a form of the Valsartan-Sacubitril complex, after conducting a unilateral hearing excluding Natco therefrom. The case was discussed on the blog here.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In particular, what is of interest to patent practitioners is that from the beginning of next year, all applications submitted to the EMA for the conduct of clinical trials will be published in a publicly available portal as soon as the application is allowed by the EMA.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

the Supreme Court held that an inventor’s sale of an invention to a third party who is obligated to keep the invention confidential can create an on-sale bar under AIA §102(a). In its 2018 decision in Helsinn Healthcare S.A. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. ,

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Bio Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2020

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board instituted all three IPRs on Aug. 30, 2019, holding that there was a reasonable likelihood that at least some claims of each of the patents were anticipated or rendered obvious in view of the prior art. an eculizumab product.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Given the complexities involved in obtaining a patent, hiring a remote patent attorney can offer significant advantages. Trade Secrets Trade secrets encompass confidential information that provides a business with a competitive advantage, such as formulas, manufacturing processes, and customer lists.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The thing that trips up a lot of inventors — and causes the USPTO to hold back giving out patent “candy” — is if their invention is strictly in the software or computer-related arts or is a discovery of a scientific process. patent world into a tizzy.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Ynsect vs The Controller Of Patents on 28 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The appeal challenged the denial of an Indian patent application for insect treatment. The Controller of Patents rejected it, primarily citing prior art and asserting non-patentability under Section 3(i) of the Patents Act.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. The court, emphasizing the need to preserve timelines and avoid prejudice, directed the Defendant to file a reply to the application within one week.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

It was alleged by the appellant that the impugned order lacks the necessary reasons and cursorily holds that the technical features of the invention fall within the cited prior art. Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v.

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

The employee created or developed the invention with the employer’s confidential information. As such, employees intending to patent inventions made during their employment should be aware of the purpose of their employment and the assistance or instruction provided by an employer in developing the invention.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

The defendant former employee was provided access to plaintiff’s confidential information during employment, including strategies on how to secure winning bids and information about plaintiff’s existing and potential clients. Disclosure of Trade Secrets in Patent Applications. In Life Spine, Inc. Aegis Spine, Inc. , 8 F.4th

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The free evaluation of evidence of prior use (T 0042/19) New EBA referral: When is prior use of a product excluded from the prior art for lack of enablement? This week, the UK supreme court finally rejected the appeal by Dr Thaler to have DABUS named as an inventor on a patent application. This is one to watch for 2024.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In view of this notice, life sciences companies should consider involving patent counsel in the review of relevant FDA submissions for possible inconsistencies with PTO filings and determination of the appropriate course of action where material inconsistencies are found to exist. Information subject to the duty includes: Prior art.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. Read this post by SpicyIP intern Jyotpreet on what this means for the delays in patent prosecution timelines.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

The Federal Circuit did, however, suggest that an AI invention with human involvement may be patentable, e.g., the court stating that: “Moreover, we are not confronted today with the question of whether inventions made by human beings with the assistance of AI are eligible for patent protection.” ” Id.

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