LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office gave away process patents like candy. Under the statute, “[w]hoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.”

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They included stories of the Patent Agent examination, the Indian Innovation Act, the opening of the Trademark database, the presumption of patent validity, and the South Asian Basmati fights and more. It bears noting, however, that confidentiality may be a valid concern and shouldn’t be just disregarded for transparency alone.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Furthermore, trademarks and domain names are registered on a first to file basis. It can be understood as renting out one’s intellectual property.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 30, 2021

In May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” The Tesla laser patent application also considers using the technology to clean debris from photovoltaic solar panels. Steps to Obtain a Patent.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. They are commonly being filed in the financial sector, non-financial sector (real estate) and other generic sectors. Most number of patents for blockchains were filed in the year 2017.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. They are commonly being filed in the financial sector, non-financial sector (real estate) and other generic sectors. Most number of patents for blockchains were filed in the year 2017.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. They are commonly being filed in the financial sector, non-financial sector (real estate) and other generic sectors. Most number of patents for blockchains were filed in the year 2017.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

SpicyIP Tidbit: CGPDTM Calls for Comments and Suggestions on Different IP Manuals and Guidelines The office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks (CGPDTM) is inviting comments from stakeholders to revamp the Patents, Designs, Trademarks, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines. Deadline- October 15, 2023.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. However, the plaintiff had not discloses the fact that they have filed two prior related suits in Hisar, Haryana, seeking similar relief.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

No, our firm does not sign confidentiality agreements for these reasons. We’ve filed so many patent applications that we really do not need to know all the nitty gritty details of your invention in order to answer most of your questions. Do you want to file a utility or design patent application, or possibly both?

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Interpreting “and” Under Section 21 of the GI Act: The MP High Court’s Interaction with TRIPS and the GI Act In a significant ruling concerning GIs, the MPHC clarified that a Registered Proprietor is not required to implead an Authorised User to file a GI infringement suit. Read Jyotpreet Kaur’s post to know more. Inventprise Inc.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. Controller of Patents where the Court emphasised the requirement of the plurality of invention in divisional applications and held that plurality should be disclosed in the claims.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The “cloud” is an infrastructure for storing and processing data that operates independently of the client. Importantly, none of the data processing or storage currently done in the cloud needs to be done on the client, which dramatically lowers the hardware, software, and security requirements of the client device.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 24, 2023

In the previous Act, there was a 2-year confidential period post registration, which prohibited taking inspection/certified copy of any entry in the records. A Design registration would be valid for 10 years (from the date of registration which is also the date of application) renewable for a further period of 5 years. Bata India Ltd.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

FDA also continued to consider alleged anti-competitive behavior raised in a December 2020 citizen petition filed by BI. In the guidance documents, FDA provides “answers to common questions from prospective applicants and other interested parties regarding the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCI Act).”

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

But the lithium-ion battery has now expanded far beyond the consumer electronics industry, sparking a gold rush of research and development aimed at producing lower-cost, higher-performance batteries that can be used in a wider range of applications. Figure 1: Battery Patent Filings: CPC Class H01M 1. Valued at $108.4

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

At the end of the process, if the parties fail to reach agreement, the conciliator will issue a non-binding report with recommendations on the FRAND rate; SEP holders could jointly agree on an aggregate royalty for using a standard (potentially with the help of a conciliator). The Proposal clarifies, appropriately.

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