Patent Trademark Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the world of patents and trademarks, filing dates matter. Call US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can protect your trademark in foreign countries. Why does a trademark priority claim matter? The earlier the filing date, the better.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

. In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. I covered this topic in more details in a previous blog ( here ). It was a revolutionary provision.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

The BPCIA also introduced a new scheme to resolve patent disputes involving biosimilar products known as the “patent dance.” 2023-2024 Edition provides expert guidance and practical know-how for lawyers working in this burgeoning area of the law. The Guide to Biosimilars Litigation and Regulation in the U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is the filing deadline for a US design patent based on a foreign priority application? When it comes to filing related patent applications across different countries, filing dates are critical. A US design patent application must be filed within six months of your foreign priority date.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Can you file a single patent application for all countries? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a single patent to cover all countries? Is there such a thing as a worldwide utility patent? Notice I said “patent-pending” and not patented. Can you obtain a worldwide utility patent?

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“The intellectual property rights of various ACE members were infringed upon by these criminals, but this recent action reinforces how valuable our partnerships are with law enforcement agencies around the world. “Taiwanese Police officials announced Sept.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office announced that the PTO would be revisiting the test for patent subject matter eligibility. The announcement was made on the blog homepage of PTO Director Kathi Vidal. A patent protects an invention. These nonpatentable things are referred to as patent-ineligible subject matter.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Need to patent a medical device?

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IPilogue

MARCH 29, 2022

They outlined some of the key challenges SMEs face in participating successfully in the IP ecosystem: Cost and complexity: The cost of acquiring patents and the complexity of the international system deters companies from participating. Trends and Challenges in Canada’s IP Ownership and a Collective’s Role in Addressing these Challenges.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The US has started a worldwide complaint about China’s new legal strategy against intellectual property (IP) theft claims. Three of these claims were against some of China’s largest telecom companies: Huawei Technologies Co. Beijing said that it would “ strictly enforce patent and copyright laws.” Xiaomi Inc. ,

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 31, 2023

The American IDEA (IP Defense and Enforcement Advancement) Act would provide resources in defending against actors in countries on the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Special 301 Priority Watch List , including China, Russia, India, Indonesia and Venezuela.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. I covered this topic in more details in a previous blog ( here ). It was a revolutionary provision.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

Does our firm recommend PCT patent applications? If foreign utility patent protection is desired, filing a PCT patent application makes sense for many applicants. However, such late patent filings will not have the benefit of a priority claim to your earlier filing date. When is a PCT application not recommended?

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

China in particular, struggles in adapting and coping with the ever increasing need of both foreign and Chinese brands to obtain suitable trademark protection. We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. Are they protectable by design patents? Overview of current legislation in China. Article 2.4

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last week was full of exciting discussions on the blog. Discussing the key amendments within the 2023 Act, Lokesh highlights the contentious issues within the law and how they may warrant clarification in the future. The Controller of Patents and Ors. The last date to apply is August 12, 2023. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The BPCIA also introduced a new scheme to resolve patent disputes involving biosimilar products known as the “patent dance.” 2020-2021 Edition provides expert guidance and practical know-how for lawyers working in this burgeoning area of the law. The Guide to Biosimilars Litigation and Regulation in the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The BPCIA also introduced a new scheme to resolve patent disputes involving biosimilar products known as the “patent dance.” 2022-2023 Edition provides expert guidance and practical know-how for lawyers working in this burgeoning area of the law. The Guide to Biosimilars Litigation and Regulation in the U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 31, 2022

How do you file foreign patents cost-effectively? It’s no secret that obtaining foreign patent protection is highly expensive. Most clients are under a limited budget, seeking to stretch their money as much as possible to seek smarter patent protection. Is there a smarter strategy to file foreign patents?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

China in particular, struggles in adapting and coping with the ever increasing need of both foreign and Chinese brands to obtain suitable trademark protection. We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. Are they protectable by design patents? Overview of current legislation in China. Article 2.4

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

” Invoking the doctrine of equivalents is usually a red flag that a plaintiff is overclaiming its patent. This is a SAD Scheme case. The plaintiff, Jiangsu Huari Webbing Leather, owns U.S. The plaintiff sued 163 defendants for online marketplace sales and got an ex parte TRO, including Amazon account freezes. Then, the case fell apart.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

China has taken a further step towards aligning its regulations with the international protection system for designs. On June 1, 2021, the most recent reform of the country’s Patent Act entered into force, which includes significant changes to how industrial designs are regulated. Key reforms.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 28, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office announced that the PTO would be revisiting the test for patent subject matter eligibility. The announcement was made on the blog homepage of PTO Director Kathi Vidal. A patent protects an invention. These nonpatentable things are referred to as patent-ineligible subject matter.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

The challenge becomes even bigger if NFTs are to be commercialized, exploited, and protected in different jurisdictions and at the same time — particularly when those markets include China, where protection for a foreign NFT creator or exploiter may face unique challenges. Is this the same in the US and China? IP Rights and NFTs.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

In the latest example of the escalation of tensions between Russia and the West, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin last week issued a decree that owners of Russian patents from countries that Russia considers to be unfriendly are no longer entitled to any compensation for compulsory licensing of their patents.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why do patent grace periods matter? Procrastinating can be an unforgiveable offense when it comes to patenting. Nearly every country has a timing requirement for filing patents. Tardiness can lead to an irrevocable loss of patent rights. And how late is too late? So what is considered late? Whose activities matter?

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Interestingly, the first patent for Sirturo was filed on 18/07/2003 ( PCT/EP2003/050322 ), meaning it is (more than) 20 years since their first filing. And earlier this year, the Indian patent office rejected their attempt to file a secondary patent on the drug. They have also not specified which patents are covered by this.

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Intepat

APRIL 18, 2022

The report discusses how specific causes have shaped innovation and creation in the recent past. The report observes how this decision-driven allocation of resources sets the direction of innovation in communities and countries. The Direction of Innovation. The report calls the period from 2000-to 2020 that of digital technologies.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2023

Desmond Tan is a patent attorney registered to practice in Singapore and has a background in engineering. Desmond Tan is a patent attorney registered to practice in Singapore and has a background in engineering. Mr. Tan is a partner at FPA Patent Attorneys IP ([link] and may be reached at desmond.tan@fpapatents.com.sg

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Patently-O

APRIL 13, 2023

A leaked text of the draft was posted on Kluwer Patent Blog , a summary and detailed synopsis has been posted on FOSS Patents , and a 248-page Impact Assessment by the European Commission (EC) has been widely circulated among stakeholders. 3) (issue discussed and here and here ).

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 20, 2021

Spotlight on Commerce: Hannah Wang, Primary Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Hannah Wang, Primary Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Guest blog post by Hannah Wang, Primary Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). May 20, 2021.

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Garrigues Blog

JULY 27, 2021

Since these changes have an impact on various different industries and on the economy in general, in the first part of this article we mainly focused on the results of WIPO’s patent analysis. China’s office was followed by those of Iran (+8.4%), Brazil (+5.4%), Russia (+5.2%), Turkey (+4.5%), Japan (+4.1%), USA (+3.9%) and India (+3%).

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SpicyIP

JULY 25, 2021

Arul is an Associate Professor at the National Law University, Delhi, and has written many posts on the blog earlier which can be viewed here. As some of our readers may have noted, a Parliamentary Standing Committee Report, titled ‘ Review of the Intellectual Property Rights Regime in India’ was released on July 23, 2021.

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 27, 2021

On June 21, 2021, the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever administrative injunction against the alleged infringement of a design patent. The problem therefore remains: Current remedies for design and copyright infringements pass mostly through civil courts and are neither cheap nor quick.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Over two years have passed since the SARS-CoV-2 virus, better known today as COVID-19, made its first appearance in the city of Wuhan, China. How can IP waivers help manage the Omicron strain? Treatments and vaccines have emerged, but the challenge now lies in ensuring everyone has equal access to these measures. The Risk of Omicron.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Patents safeguard novel inventions and innovations. Counterfeiting is an issue prevalent worldwide and affects everyone involved in a business. It is not unusual to encounter counterfeit versions of widely recognized brands like Adidas, Gucci, Nike, etc. Protection of Essential Intellectual Property Rights. associated with a product.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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