SpicyIP

APRIL 3, 2024

Over the course of the last 2 years, we have seen High Courts remand numerous orders (read: reject) to the Indian Patent Office for reconsideration. Controller of Patents is the latest addition in this list of remands on the above grounds. The authors would like to acknowledge an anonymous reader for sharing this development with us.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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? 4 of the ‘240 patent shows that this is the type of invention we’d like to keep secret. defense departments (e.g.,

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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? 4 of the ‘240 patent shows that this is the type of invention we’d like to keep secret. defense departments (e.g., Figure 4 of U.S.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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? 4 of the ‘240 patent shows that this is the type of invention we’d like to keep secret. defense departments (e.g.,

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Of all possible claim rejections, the most common rejections in utility patent applications will be based on the prior art. In other words, examiners will typically reject a utility patent for not being new or unique enough. Even if you think your invention is new, your utility patent app might get rejected for being obvious.

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SpicyIP

JULY 31, 2023

But first, just to take a step back: What is a Product-by-Process Patent Claim? As a part of the patent bargain, an inventor must describe the invention and disclose the best method to perform it. Explaining the approach of Brazilian courts and patent office (BRPTO), Roberto Rodrigues Pinho et.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The applicant, Malvern, unsuccessfully traversed the rejection on the merits, but removed the ’175 patent from prior art consideration by arguing that § 103(c)(1) applied, due to common ownership. After a change in ownership, Malvern sought supplemental examination of the ’175 patent under 35 U.S.C. §

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Draft and file the application.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

selected address issues such as SPC protection for combination products, double patenting, prosecution history estoppel and the influence of declarations made by the patentee in parallel proceedings, the possibility for national courts to request technical opinions from the EPO under Art.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 1, 2022

Unlike a patentability report that looks at the invention as a whole, FTO searches take a component-based approach. Each product component is evaluated to ensure your product does not infringe on any other enforceable patents. to determine if any enforceable patents cover the components in question. important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-621e9d93ad24a1406{flex-wrap:

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unless overturned, this decision will significantly affect patent families that have patents with different expiration dates. This post explains some of the decision’s consequences and explores potential patent prosecution strategies. Natco Pharma Ltd. , 3d 1208 (Fed. Natco Pharma Ltd. , 3d 1208 (Fed. 3d at 1210.

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IIPRD

MAY 10, 2020

Some of these schemes and programs work with the assistance of professional IP practitioners who are empaneled in respective departments, programs, or schemes while others provide monetary assistance to start-ups, inventors, institutions, etc. Patent Facilitation Programme (TIFAC). CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES.

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