IP Close Up

JANUARY 3, 2024

IP CloseUp, weekly perspective on intellectual property trends and business, broke through 392,000 views and 272,000 visits in 2023, on its way to 400,000 plus Continue reading

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week issued inventorship guidance for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inventions. This is a significant step forward in acknowledging the role of AI in innovation, and it’s great news for businesses that are pushing the boundaries of technology. What’s next?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Some of these issues are specific to doing business with the government and others are broader issues that all companies face when using AI, and generative AI (GAI) in particular. Broader Issues with Generative AI Some other issues companies face with employee use of AI relate to IP and open source. Both the U.S.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Innovative ventures and intellectual property set the stage alight on Dragons' Den this week, with a wide variety of businesses seeking investment and advice from the Dragons' experienced judging panel. A 'hair' brained invention, or revolutionary hair and scalp care? We decided to have patents in as many markets as possible.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 22, 2021

The research and development associated with the invention must be structured in a way that it should provide maximum output within the specified input. There are multiple inventions that might not be protected under the patent model, therefore analyzing those inventions and working for maximizing the output must be the aim of the company.

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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). Sara Davies knows that intellectual property is an important part of running a successful business and protecting its innovations from competitors. They are even delivered straight to your door.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here we are again at the end of a year—this one the first in several where courts and business proceeded mostly as usual and relatively free of shutdowns and delays due to the pandemic. Below, some of our readers weigh in on what IP news mattered most to them in 2022—add your thoughts in the comments below!

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The amendment adds a new Section 203-f to the Labor Law, which addresses the assignment of inventions made by employees. Instead, the language suggests that invention-assignment provisions in employment agreements executed on or after September 15, 2023, are unenforceable unless they comport with the new law.

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IP Close Up

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Creative expression, like music, films and books, and inventions, that are supported copyrights and patents, impact thousands of businesses, millions of jobs and and our Continue reading

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

While facilitating technology transfer, it is significant to look at how IP rights play a role. If IPR is not understood in technology transfer process, sharing of knowledge and invention faces legal challenges. Intellectual Property Rights Protection IP licensing is an essential element of technology transfer.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 14, 2024

We met an IP-savvy bunch of entrepreneurs in the Den this episode. Kitty asked the Dragons for £70,000 in exchange for 15% of her business. Deborah’s offer of all of the money for 20% of the business added a touch of sparkle to Kitty’s day, as she willingly accepted the deal. Is your IP ready for investment?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 19, 2023

This bill seeks to promote business by reducing penalties and decriminalising offences across 42 legislations. The major amendments proposed to IP laws remain the same in the 2023 version. The objective of the JV Bill, 2023 is to promote ‘the ease of doing business in India’ through ‘minimum government, maximum governance’.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The amendment adds a new Section 203-f to the Labor Law, which addresses the assignment of inventions made by employees. Instead, the language suggests that invention-assignment provisions in employment agreements executed on or after September 15, 2023, are unenforceable unless they comport with the new law.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

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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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 16, 2021

Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on Your Intellectual Property. Are you a young or independent inventor, an entrepreneur, or a small business owner whose success depends on guarding your creative work? Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free online Invention-Con 2021: Capitalizing on your intellectual property, coming August 18-20.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 29, 2023

If signed into law by Governor Hochul, the legislation would, effective immediately, add to New York labor law a new section 203-f that renders unenforceable provisions in employee agreements that require employees to assign certain inventions developed using the employee’s own property and time. Under S5640, as is the case with Cal.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 7, 2024

Milky Business First into the Den is entrepreneur Nick King and his sons Daniel and Ricky, with their family run business, Goats of the Gorge. They asked for £30,000 in exchange for 10% of their business. After a ‘talk to wall’ the pair finally settled on 40% equity within the business.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

IP business models will evolve, and risk and return calculations will become more reliable. In the decade since the America Invents Act (AIA) was enacted, patent licensing challenges have increased for many technology companies and independent inventors.

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IPilogue

MARCH 29, 2022

This article is part of a series covering the 5th Annual IP Data & Research Conference, hosted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the Centre for International Governance Innovation. Trends and Challenges in Canada’s IP Ownership and a Collective’s Role in Addressing these Challenges.

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IP.com

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patenting an invention is a long, complex, and costly process that might not seem worthwhile, especially for small businesses or entrepreneurs. The post Patent Benefits: 4 Advantages of Patenting Your IP appeared first on IP.com - IP Innovation and Analytics. However, in many cases patents offer benefits that other.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. After compiling a list of those IP assets, the next step would be to review what the company is using and compare that to the list of registered or pending IP.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

On September 15, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a new section of the New York Labor Law limiting the assignment of inventions by employees to their employers. California also places a burden on employees to prove that their inventions are not covered by their employee invention assignment agreement.

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IP Close Up

JUNE 6, 2022

inventions, businesses of all types are faced with the decision to protect their developments with Continue reading. With software representing as many as 63% of new U.S.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program was implemented in May 2020 to encourage independent inventors and small businesses to bring important and possibly life-saving COVID related inventions to market more quickly, as explained in the USPTO’s announcement at that time.

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Intepat

APRIL 19, 2023

INTRODUCTION As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Computer-Related Inventions (CRIs) have become a crucial component of modern innovation. The Patents Act, 1970, provides for the protection of CRIs, but there has been significant debate over the years regarding the patentability of such inventions in India.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Wheeling their way into the future, are Hornit - an innovative and creative British business that produces a wide range of cycling products. We spoke to their CEO Tom de Pelet about how Hornit has grown and how intellectual property rights have strengthened his business. Find out how to protect your IP using our guidance pages.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

She was hoping to tempt the Dragons to invest in her business, ORI Lifestyle, looking for a £60k investment from the Dragons for a 15% stake. The Dragons were impressed to hear that Titilolami’s business is currently stocked in Harrods and online at Selfridges. They were seeking a £50k investment for a 2% stake in their business.

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IP Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

s (“Zillow”) motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) because the two International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”) patents-at-issue, U.S. At step two, the Court found that IBM’s allegations of inventiveness “do[] not. The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a district court’s grant of Zillow Group Inc.’s

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. A patent protects an invention. And with patents, the only protection arises when the USPTO issues a patent on an invention.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Leif Zierz describes in the foreword, that “this book illustrates how IP protection – especially in the early stages of a business – helps to create both competitive advantages for start-ups and security for institutional investors and investment firms.” Remember you can vote for your favourite IP book of the year, details here.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 21, 2024

Son Nik demonstrated the invention with how it prevents the build-up of limescale and mould by cleaning and disinfecting the shower. The pair felt their invention was the solution to dirty and stained shower screens. Despite a confident pitch with IP, and a product that caught my eye, there was no deal for Nodar and Nik Babuadze today.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. IP Challenges in the Metaverse. Taking a Step Ahead: Points of Consideration.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

A robust and substantive IP portfolio does not only protect inventions but, also demonstrates the strength of the innovative business models of companies. Protecting Inventions with Patent Protection of inventions in the concept stage, helps in insuring novelty as the Fintech industry is dynamic in nature.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2021

There’s hardly any area in entrepreneurship today that deals with innovation more than intellectual property rights protection – in fact, cutting edge technology and inventions are at the core of the IP industry.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

He was hoping to secure a sweet deal for his confectionary business. A brand is more than just a name, logo or slogan, it is the ‘identity’ of a business and offers customers assurance of what product or service level they can expect to receive. The Dragons were happy to share the investment of £80,000 for 40% of the business.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 25, 2024

Unveiling innovation, a fiery episode in the Den In the latest episode of BBC Dragons’ Den, the entrepreneurial spirit soared as four diverse businesses stepped in to pitch their ground-breaking ideas. This is something businesses like Pavan’s might wish to do if they intend to expand their business. Shhh - keep it a secret!

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Dragons' Den

APRIL 4, 2024

The couple are asking for £50,000 for an equity stake of 25% with the hope that the support of the dragons will help drive more traffic to the E-commerce website and develop the business into something which can go global. Steven took a quick glance at Sara’s business plan and offered half the money for 17.5%

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