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USPTO Patent Fees Reduced for Small Businesses

The IP Law Blog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

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USPTO Patent Fees Reduced for Small Businesses

LexBlog IP

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing. had a gross income.

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Federal Contracting; Contractor Disclosure to Funding Agencies and Agency March-in Rights

LexBlog IP

Federal Contracting; Contractor Disclosure Requirements to Funding Agencies and Funding Agency March-in Rights. The act sets up a mechanism for transferring federally funded research to be performed by businesses and nonprofits through funding agreements. What is a Small Business for Federal Funding Purposes. § § 401.14

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When is an IP agreement between a university and a student inventor unfair?

The IPKat

In this 650-paragraph judgement , the court ruled that students can in certain situations be “consumers” vis a vis the university under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulation 1999/2083) (UTCCR). In Oct 2013, Mr. Jing commenced his DPhil studies (PhD equivalent), signing a contract which included the University’s IP Provisions.

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Exploring the Top 5 IP Challenges that Brands & Businesses Face

Kashishipr

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. However, keep in mind that using your IP assets to support the current and future market position of your business can prove to be a major challenge.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. 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.

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My Internship Experience at Two Very Different Organizations: Alectra Utilities and BEST Lab

IPilogue

One of my placements was at Alectra Utilities , a large utilities company that serves approximately one million homes and businesses in Ontario. I also updated a “Document Log” for the legal team, which is a record of contracts that have IP-related provisions. All Capstone group members are co-inventors with title to the Capstone IP.

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