Early patent licensing strategy, investment helped GE Licensing revolutionise LED displays
IAM Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
As its PFS licensing programme turns 10, GE’s IP executives reflect on lessons learned in cracking a brand new market
Strategic Intellectual Property Licensing In India
Intepat
JANUARY 24, 2024
*Written by Uttara Nair INTRODUCTION The administration and assignment of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and proprietary knowledge, are critical for all business entities, particularly those in the technology sector.
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Exploring the Top 5 IP Challenges that Brands & Businesses Face
Kashishipr
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share.
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Building Brands that Last: Leveraging Effective Brand Building through Trademark Registration
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 16, 2023
In the world of business, where brands are not merely labels but stories that resonate with consumers, effective brand building is a strategic imperative. Trademark registration aids in building a cohesive brand identity. Consistent Visual Identity Trademark registration solidifies your brand’s visual identity.
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How Do You Like Them Apple (Trademarks)? Malus Musings on Brand Protection
Trademark and Copyright Law Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Did you know that some of the apple varieties you know and love aren’t generic names but instead are protected, registered, and frequently licensed brand names? But let’s talk trademarks. Cripps Pink apples date back to 1973, bred by John Cripps and resulting from a cross between a Lady Williams and a Golden Delicious.
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Mining History for your Brand Name
Patently-O
AUGUST 8, 2021
For a few years the Japanese company Kawai also sold some Schiedmayer branded pianos (apparently without license). Piano Factory’s director noted around 2001 that nobody was making Schiedmayer brand pianos any longer and assumed the mark must have been abandoned. Piano Factory Brief.
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Elevate and Prosper: Enhancing Brand Value through Trademark Registration
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 16, 2023
This elevated perception translates into increased brand value, opening avenues for potential licensing, franchising, partnerships, and even financial transactions. Expanding Market Reach The recognition that comes with a registered trademark propels a brand into new horizons.
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Infographic | All about wine
Olartemoure Blog
MAY 24, 2024
Patent Possibilities Wine recipes aren’t patented because they must be completely new and unique. Traditional recipes evolve but aren’t considered novel enough for patents. Licensing Opportunities Wine brands can be licensed to other wineries, creating additional revenue streams.
IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?
Kashishipr
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.
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Time to look Beyond Compulsory Licenses? A Glimpse at the Ribociclib Case
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Image from here Recently, the Print reported that Novartis and Eli Lilly have voiced their opposition to the idea of compulsory licensing (“ CL ”) for breast cancer medications, Ribociclib and Abemaciclib. Presently it is protected via a Patent ( No. The term of the patent is set to expire in 2027. 283133, Application No.
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Teva Exits Cancer Drug IP Row With 2031 Generic License
IP Law 360
JULY 25, 2023
The maker of blockbuster cancer treatment Cabometyx has dropped patent litigation against Teva Pharmaceuticals over a planned generic, instead striking a licensing deal that permits an off-brand version of the drug to be released in 2031.
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Reviving the Permanent Injunction Inquiry: Federal Circuit Rejects a Categorical Rule Against Injunctions for Licensing Patentees
Patently-O
MARCH 20, 2024
requires a case-by-case analysis of irreparable harm and the other injunction factors, even when the patentee’s business model relies on licensing revenue rather than direct competition in practicing the patents. In re California Expanded Metal Products Co. , 2023-1140 (Fed Cir. MercExchange, L.L.C. 388, 391 (2006). 3d 1312 (Fed.
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Amazon Patent Attorney: How to Win Patent Violations
Patent Trademark Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
How is a patent attorney different than Amazon seller attorneys? Patent violations are becoming increasingly prevalent among Amazon sellers. Whether you are a patent owner or an Amazon seller, you need the right kind of legal expertise when it comes to patent infringement. Is a patent attorney specially licensed?
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Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers
LexBlog IP
JANUARY 14, 2022
Navigating Brand Protection and Trademarks for Social Media Influencers. Building a brand or business as an influencer on social media is not easy. Not only are you tasked with building a successful, recognizable brand, you’re building yourself as the brand. Making a brand out of a social media business.
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It’s Not Going to Be (Y)easy: What Happens when Business Collaborations Dissolve?
IPilogue
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
On October 25, 2022, following a string of antisemitic remarks and hate speech from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) on social media, Adidas announced their decision to terminate their co-branding partnership with Ye and end production of all Yeezy branded products.
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DECEMBER 2022 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
LexBlog IP
MARCH 5, 2024
.* Frequent filers included Ameranth, AML, Cedar Lane Technologies, Consolidated Transaction Processing, Linfo IP, Locket IP, Nimitz Technologies, R2 Solutions, Recog IP, and Sunflower Licensing. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. Stripe, Inc.
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JULY 2022 RETAIL PATENT LITIGATION REPORT
LexBlog IP
DECEMBER 14, 2023
.* Frequent filers included Advanced Transactions, Cedar Lane Technologies, M4siz, Noblewood IP, Savannah Licensing, and Sunflower Licensing. I am preparing it as a service for retailers and their supply chain who may want an overview of the patent litigation landscape. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. et al (W.D. Locket IP LLC (N.D.
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IP Forecast: Texas Jury To Hear Point-Of-Sale Patent Fight
IP Law 360
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
A federal jury in Waco next week is set to hear a patent licensing business' allegations that e-commerce brand Lightspeed infringed a pair of decade-old patents covering point-of-sale programming. Here's a look at that case — plus all the other major intellectual property matters on deck in the coming week.
Lyft Knocks Out 2 Communications Patents At The PTAB
IP Law 360
MAY 26, 2023
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board was persuaded by Lyft to wipe out a pair of patents issued to the patent-licensing arm of a Florida emergency communications contractor that is fighting with the ride-hailing brand in California federal court.
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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime
Intellectual Property Law Blog
MARCH 13, 2024
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). Patent applicants and practitioners could benefit from guidance regarding obtaining patents in the context of NFTs.
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BlackBerry patent buyer named; Licensing success drives Nokia profits; Meta patent head on IP risk; US SEP policy surprise; Apple’s $355 billion brand; plus much more
IAM Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Get ready for the new working week with a summary of all the stories posted on the IAM platform over the past seven days.
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 3
Dragons' Den
JANUARY 18, 2024
Licensing to expand Giselle told Deborah Meaden that she wants to grow the business as “big as it can go.” One way Giselle could do this is by licensing her project out to wholesalers, granting them permission to use her products without infringing on her rights. IP can be ‘licensed-out’ or ‘licensed-in’.
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Copyright Copycat?
BYU Copyright Blog
JUNE 3, 2024
Boyages alleges that the University knowingly and unlawfully used an art-designed logo (logo or art design) created by the Plaintiff without her authorization or license and is therefore entitled to damages and monetary relief according to 17 U.S.C. Patent and Trademark Office even though it knew that the art design did not belong to it.
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Shopify Asks Texas Judge To Expose Alleged IP Edge Affiliate
IP Law 360
JULY 24, 2023
E-commerce software brand Shopify doubled-down on its legal attack on the business practices of IP Edge, urging a San Antonio federal judge to reject a Waco magistrate judge's holding that an allegedly affiliated licensing company does not have to participate in what Shopify's lawyers have called a campaign to "expose patent trolls."
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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry
IIPRD
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Creators need to comprehend the fundamentals of copyright law to safeguard their creations and negotiate licensing and distribution contracts with skill.
Getting Patent Exploitation Strategy
IP and Legal Filings
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Patents are the core asset generator for various industries. Industries and companies earn a lot through licensing and assigning patents. The license and assignment of patents are common practices in the market which makes the licensor earn millions of royalties. Image Source: gettyimages].
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Peloton, Lululemon and Nike Patent Infringement Lawsuits: Practical Intellectual Property Considerations
IPilogue
MAY 30, 2022
In late November 2021, Lululemon launched a lawsuit for design patent infringement against Peloton in relation to perceived similarities in the design elements of various pieces of activewear, including sports bras and leggings. Only months later, in January 2022, Nike brought an action against Lululemon for utility patent infringement.
Gilead and ViiV Healthcare Settle Global Patent Dispute for Over $1B USD
IPilogue
APRIL 22, 2022
ViiV Healthcare (“ViiV”), majority-owned by GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”), claims that Gilead’s bictegravir (sold under the brand name “Biktarvy”) directly copied its dolutegravir’s formulation under U.S. Patent 8,129,385 (“patent 385”). The two companies have agreed to settle with Gilead paying $1.25 sales of Biktarvy.
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M&A Checklist — How to Prepare Your IP for the Legal Due Diligence Process
LexBlog IP
AUGUST 16, 2023
IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets.
Monday Miscellany
The IPKat
MAY 20, 2024
The next day, LES is holding the full-day LES100 Training Course, “Commercialising IP through the Power of Licensing”, which is the introductory course in the Licensing Executives Society’s Intellectual Asset Management Series and it is designed for those who are relatively new to licensing. To sign up, click here.
Unveiling the Sole: Understanding Canadian Sneaker Law
Nelligan Law
AUGUST 4, 2023
Sneaker companies invest substantial resources in designing unique logos, branding, and shoe designs. Trademark holders have the exclusive right to use their logo and branding, allowing them to safeguard their reputation and prevent counterfeiting. Moreover, sneaker companies can also protect their shoe designs through design patents.
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Some Concerns about the Amendment Process to Key Patent Levers: A “Captured” Patent Office?
SpicyIP
MARCH 21, 2024
In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., Image from here A ‘Captured’ Patent Office? Two of the provisions slated to be amended have a direct impact on the quality of patents granted by the Patent Office. Prashant Reddy T.
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Best Practices for Intellectual Property Management in Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Intepat
MAY 28, 2024
Defense: Intellectual property rights involve the owner’s right to prevent third parties from using their product without explicit consent, only after a license agreement and payment of appropriate fees, and can be protected through various strategies. As an SME one can opt for different levels of the IP Management process.
Japanese Auto Cos. Latest To Join Avanci Wireless IP Pool
IP Law 360
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
More than 80 auto brands have now joined Avanci's platform to license patents essential for 2G, 3G and 4G technology in wireless connected vehicles, including, most recently, Japanese auto giants Honda, Toyota and Nissan, the Dallas patent licensing business said Wednesday.
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Supreme Court on Patent Law for October 2022
Patently-O
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
It is time to pick-up our consideration of Supreme Court patent cases for the 2022-2023 term. Bottom line, no patent cases were decided by the Court in the 2021-2022 term and none were granted certiorari for the new term starting this week. Of the 17 pending patent-focused petitions, 13 are set to be decided at the long conference.
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A Win for Skinny Labels: Insights for Enforcing Use Patents
IP Tech Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Most drugs are covered by multiple patents, with initial patents directed broadly to the compound and later patents directed to increasingly narrower uses of the compound. Its ruling may encourage the strategy, but also provides insights for development and enforcement of use patents. This strategy is contentious.
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Navigating the Waters of Intellectual Property: A Closer Look at the FTC’s Patent Listing Policy
LexBlog IP
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property and antitrust regulations, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new Policy Statement on Patent Listing on September 14, 2023. This statement carries far-reaching implications for patent holders, competitors, and consumers alike. § 355(j)(5)(B)(iii). .”
Intellectual Property for Tech Startups
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
IPR primarily include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs, each serving a specific purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual creations. Novel innovations are protected by patents, but software codes, designs, or artistic components are protected by copyrights.
Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 13
Dragons' Den
MARCH 28, 2024
Trade secrets, patents and licensing - this episode of Dragons’ Den certainly didn’t hold back when it came to intellectual property (IP). Gina clearly understands the importance of using a professional to help her with the process of applying for a patent to streamline the process. Why choose licensing? Did you know?
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9 reasons why a business should apply to register its trademarks
Erik K Pelton
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. show both employees and customers the brand’s value and. show both employees and customers the brand’s value and. the brand is taken seriously and has USPTO legal protections.
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