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Problem Statement Precision: A Key Factor in TSM-Based Non-Obviousness Determination?

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Controller of Patents decision on the role of PSITA in determining non obviousness, we are pleased to bring to you this post by Kevin Preji. This post attempts to critically analyse the relevance of difference in the purported function of the invention and prior art to determine non-obviousness in identifying the inventive step.

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Canons and Canards: Recreating Prior Art

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275 (1892) (aka, The Barbed Wire Patent Cases ); and. Both of these cases relate to the type of evidence available to invalidate issued patents. Thus, the Court showed serious distaste for all oral testimony proffered to invalidate a patent–regardless of the interest of the witnesses. Beat ‘Em All Barbed-Wire Co.,

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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. 3-D Printing and Copyrights, Patents, or Trademarks. Copyrights. Take care in such situations to avoid unintended problems.

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China: Design Patents and the Metaverse

IP Tech Blog

Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Article 2.4

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Patent Protection on AI Inventions

Intellectual Property Law Blog

In recent years, AI patent activity has exponentially increased. The figure below shows the volume of public AI patent applications categorized by AI component in the U.S. AI patent activities by year. Inventors and patent attorneys often face the challenge of effectively protecting new AI technology development.

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Generative AI and Patent Considerations – Part One

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Industry stalwarts and startups alike have launched generative models that can create new text, images, video, 3D models, and even software code — with the promise of more powerful and disruptive innovations to soon follow. Patent strategies should reflect the current legal landscape as well as anticipate potential future legal developments.

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China: Design Patents and the Metaverse

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Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. Are they protectable by design patents? In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Article 2.4