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Prior Art: The Patent Pitfall

Larson & Larson

A high number of patent applications are given a non-final rejection from the USPTO according to Yale. Often, the reason that the patent office will cite for rejecting an application is the presence of prior art. This makes the term ‘prior art’ an important concept for inventors to understand.

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Unfashionably Late: Seventh Circuit Rejects Misappropriation Claim Premised On Prototype Created Eleven Years Prior

LexBlog IP

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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Cardinals Of Intellectual Property Rights (Part- I)

IP and Legal Filings

Predominantly, IPRs have been categorized as- Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Designs, Geographical Indications, Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits, Plant Variety Protection and Trade Secrets. Section 2(1)(l) determines non-anticipation of any publication in any document in public domain.

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Patent Prior Art Search

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

What is a prior-art search? Prior art, the term mostly used during patent applications, is used to describe all information available in the public domain before the priority or filling date of the patent application. This information is related to the patent applications.

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Which Type of Intellectual Property Protection Do I Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Copyright is the type of Intellectual Property most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. . That’s understandable.

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Interesting Patents | Introducing Finnberry: A New Red Raspberry Cultivar Revolutionizing the Berry Industry

LexBlog IP

important;}} The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO.

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Which Types of IP (Intellectual Property) Protection Do Artists Need?

Art Law Journal

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Copyright is the type of IP most often associated with artistic works like fine art, movies, or books. Utility and Design Patents.