JD Supra Law

JULY 7, 2022

AI finds application in virtually every technology and business paradigm. If you haven’t seen it already, AI is coming soon to an invention near you and can be found in a greatly increasing number of patent applications and patent claims. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere and it’s evolving.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 29, 2022

(Part 1 of a 4 Part Series) - The application of innovative data driven approaches such as bioinformatics and artificial intelligence to the life science sector has brought about a change in way that biological inventions can be protected by patent laws.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Protecting your business’s ideas, products, and processes is a critical part of any entrepreneur’s journey. Crafting a patent application is a key step in helping to ensure that your business is safe from outside competition. Today, we’ll be discussing the following topics: -Why you should pursue a patent.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 27, 2021

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Keep Trade Secrets Secret.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As explained on USPTO’s website , the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program provides the opportunity for small and micro entities to request prioritized examination of patent applications containing one or more claims to a product or process related to COVID-19 — without having to pay the fees for prioritized examination.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 4, 2022

At its core, the case relates to whether the right to file a patent application in the future is covered by the same provisions relating to the right to an existing patent or patent application. Case Background Jones v Irmac concerned an invention relating to Road repair an infra-red heater for road surfaces.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 11, 2023

PatKat has been sceptical about Dr Thaler and his purported inventing machine, DABUS, for some time ( IPKat ). In the pending European DABUS case ( EP4067251 ), DABUS's invention as originally claimed was found to lack novelty in view of 25 year old prior art. Sceptical Kat Has DABUS invented?

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In recent years, there appear not only many foreign applicants who have been constantly investing in China’s patent assets, but also some big Chinese software companies applying for a large number of invention patents on algorithms or business rules and methods related to artificial intelligence, "Internet +", big data, and blockchain.

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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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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Suppose you have an inventor or applicant who asks you to file a patent application in the U.S. However, the applicant has limited financial resources for filing the patent application. Should you claim small entity status or micro entity status for the applicant at the time of filing the patent application?

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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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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. This fee reduction is part of an effort to reduce financial burdens and resulting barriers that discourage or prevent these entities from participating in the patent system.

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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. 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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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. Market research helps come across the already existing inventions that may be similar to the applicant’s invention.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

Aside from the PCT, a US utility patent application may be filed claiming the benefit of an earlier filing date of a foreign priority application for the same invention. Whatever it may be called, one thing is clear – a direct priority application is not a national stage entry based on a PCT application.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

For larger companies, budget is also a concern, but often it is also the time required of inventors to adequately document an invention disclosure and to work with a patent professional. Often, a patent inventor is also a company executive such as the CEO or CTO and their time is limited. What are the possible drawbacks?

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those four tips are applicable to any subject matter, including chemical, mechanical, and software inventions. Those four tips are applicable to any subject matter, including chemical, mechanical, and software inventions. By: Jason Nolan

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

What makes an invention eligible for patent protection? Not every new thing is patentable. A concept might be unique, and yet ineligible for patent protection. Subject matter eligibility refers to whether an invention is qualified for patent protection. 35 USC 101 – Inventions patentable.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 4, 2021

Ryan Abbott, have made headlines around the world as they sought patent protection for a fractal-inspired beverage container (shown below) that they contend was invented by DABUS. Each of these three jurisdictions found sufficient reasons in these formalities to reject DABUS’ patent applications. Stephen Thaler and Prof.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Though most clients appear to prefer flat rates, even fixed fee patent cost estimates may exceed the budget of many startups and small businesses who might otherwise benefit from our services. So we asked ourselves the following question: What can we do to make utility patents more affordable?

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The appeal focuses on whether the design patent should be found invalid based upon Junker’s pre-filing sales. Here is the timeline: 1998 : Junker entered into an NDA with Eddings and disclosed the invention in some general form. The parties agree that the products described in the letter embody the design that was later patented.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

If you were too busy enjoying the May sunshine last week, here's the summary of what you missed: Patents Image from Pixabay. Comments are due by 29 June 2024.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

This is why it is important to be able to justify the registration of the patent in another territory, if it is not initially registered in Spain. However, following the entry into force of Patents Law 24/2015 (PL), we need to reassess whether this is always the best strategy. What is an invention made in Spain? of the LP).

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Business owners often ask whether they should protect their intellectual property with a trade secret or a patent. A trade secret protects a business’s confidential and proprietary information. A patent protects an invention. Thus, there is some overlap between what can be protected by a trade secret or a patent.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2022

As he explained, “Accelerating examination of COVID-19-related patent applications, without additional fees, will permit such innovators to bring important and possibly life-saving treatments to market more quickly.”. Prioritized examination allows an application to be advanced out of turn and accorded special status for examination.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 20, 2022

PatentNext Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Application filings continue their explosive growth trend at the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO). At the end of 2020, the USPTO published a report finding an exponential increase in the number of patent application filings from 2002 to 2018.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A patent protects your intangible property from others’ use, but what happens when patent protection operates in a way that ensures no other innovators can build upon a patented invention? A blocking patent is therefore broad in scope to deter people from innovating in any way related to the blocking patent.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Principle of Good Faith in Patent Applications The revised regulations emphasize the principle of good faith in all patent applications: New Article 11: Mandates adherence to the principle of good faith. Genuine Inventive Activities: Requires applications to be based on real and original inventive activities.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

As explained on USPTO’s website , the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program provides the opportunity for small and micro entities to request prioritized examination of patent applications containing one or more claims to a product or process related to COVID-19 — without having to pay the fees for prioritized examination.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

For this, the court relied not only on the importance given to the ‘appropriate office’ under the Patent Act, Patent Manual, the Patent Rules but also because of the following reasons: The appeal is a continuation of the original proceeding; The entire record of the patent application is readily available at.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The case was set-up as a showdown on questions of patent eligibility in the “highly esoteric field of computer technology.” But, in the end, the court focused on the more mundane question of obviousness — a doctrine it continued to refer to as “invention.” ” Id. In re Johnston , 502 F.2d

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents , utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility nonprovisional patent application and ultimately get it allowed. How to Tell If Your Patent Claims Are Good.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals continues to strike down patents directed to abstract ideas under the Alice test for patent subject matter eligibility. LEXIS 8294, the court invalidated seven patents owned by People.ai. A patent protects an invention. People.ai’s patents are some of the latest casualties.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., Prashant raises questions as to the influence of business lobbying groups, and concerns regarding the then proposed changes to the Rules. which was written in the context of the October ’23 draft amendments.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2022

When the COVID-19 Pilot Program commenced, Former USPTO Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director Andrei Iancu noted that “independent inventors and small businesses are often the difference makers when it comes to cutting-edge innovation and the growth of our economy [and].

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2024

Chien , Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and co-director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology, and Jillian Grennan , Associate Professor of Finance and Sustainability at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

FTO agreements have now become common in certain sectors, particularly the IT sector, where there is extensive Patent Filing and risks involved in commercialization are being blocked by a competitor who holds a patented technology incorporated within some product. Seeking Patent Protection for the Technology.

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