Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. Information Protected by a Trade Secret .

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

In legal terms, it is a contract signed amongst at least two parties looking forward to detailing confidential knowledge, clauses, statements, or any information they wish to restrict from access by third parties. Understanding the Relevance of an NDA.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

A patent protects an invention. For example, if you invent a new kind of vacuum cleaner, you would apply for a patent to protect the invention itself.” And with patents, the only protection arises when the USPTO issues a patent on an invention. First, it is important to understand what a trade secret is.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A 'hair' brained invention, or revolutionary hair and scalp care? The Dragons, mindful of a previous miss with a similar product, Tangle Teezer, scrutinised the invention's uniqueness. If you're applying for a patent , make sure you haven't shared your invention publicly.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As employees of MaddenCo, both Reed and Darby executed a Confidentiality Agreement wherein they agreed to not disclose any confidential information or material of MaddenCo or its subsidiaries. Per Plaintiff’s website, MaddenCo is a privately held family business and has been for over 40 years.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In this week’s blog, I’ll focus on two pitches and consider what is patentable and the difference between designs and patents. Copyright may protect a business’ marketing materials and an app’s program code, and the look and feel of an app might be covered by design rights. system, this is basically a registered design.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

Following are the types of Assignments: Assignment of Patents Assignment of Trademarks Assignment of Designs Assignment of Copyrights Assignment of confidential know-how Assignment of Geographical Indications Sometimes, a certain level of ambiguity arises between the concepts of licensing and assignment.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Manufacturers and designers should pay particular attention to independent claims and the strategy of filing child applications. Design or utility patent? It may help to pursue design patents on any nonfunctional ornamental features of your medical device. Explore filing design patent applications on such visual features.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This left me thinking about design protection. How can you protect fashion designs? Designers can use unregistered designs to protect their creations, since the design of the product can change quickly and there may not always be time to apply for a registered design.  Choppy waters?

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Formula One can be perceived as an epicentre of inventions and innovations, making intellectual property indispensable in the sport. IP can be found in the chassis of cars, uniforms, merchandise, various engineering and designing equipment, television broadcasting, and most importantly, carefully hidden trade secrets.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 13, 2021

The 1836 Patent Act added the caveat that no patent should issue on an invention previously “described in any printed publication.” ” That language has carried through the various major patent law overhauls and continues as a prominent aspect of 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1). Centripetal Networks, Inc. 869, 877 (Fed.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

Simply put, IP can be anything – inventions, music, art, plays – created by the human mind. This is different from a patent, which helps to protect inventions (like creating a new tool). The Copyright Act and The Industrial Design Act both touch on the topic of employment and IP. Why is IP important?

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Emma is a fashion designer and founder of denim company, Good American. View the IP Basics toolkit through this link: IP Basics toolkit A breath of fresh air Dancing into the Den, Will from York pitched his invention, ‘Inhaler Tailor’. A design worth registering? Does any of the IP belong to someone other than the licensor?

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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. Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs.

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Larson & Larson

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

It also includes designs that have been published anywhere in the world or things that have been used anywhere in the world. According to 35 US Code , the prior art counts against you if it is in the public domain before the effective filing date of your invention. Exceptions. Avoiding The Prior Art Stigma.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Like any other invention, a food concept must be novel and nonobvious in order to be patentable. If you are seriously contemplating a food patent, make sure to keep your concept confidential if possible. Can you secure a food design patent? Recognize, however, that a design patent would not protect how Need a food patent?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

A helpful definition by the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) identifies certain conditions for confidential information to be protectable: commercially valuable by being confidential; known only to a limited group of persons; and kept confidential by reasonable efforts. And inventions can be protected with patents.

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

They cannot be held to IP rights broader than those foreshadowed at the time of assignment; they can say the law has relevantly changed since the assignment; they can say the right has expired or does not catch their activities; and (unless subject to duties of confidentiality) they can tell anyone else they like of the IP’s infirmities. [6].

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A trademark cannot be used to protect an invention, coding, or software program. Trademark protection can include a product or company’s name, a design, logo, color scheme, and identifying factors such as a unique sound played within an application (think of AOL’s famous “YOU’VE GOT MAIL”).

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SpicyIP

APRIL 29, 2023

Image accessed from here While there are many factors which result in the success of business organizations, their ability to use sensitive procedures and advanced technology, thereby protecting their confidential information, can be another crucial aspect of remaining competitive in the market. Nirtech Private Limited & Ors. ,

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Generally speaking, IP laws safeguard the right of the proprietor of the original work or invention, including literature, inventions, logos, designs, etc. .” Therefore, the domain of big data cannot escape the interplay of IP laws in its administration and protection against third parties. Big Data and Patents.

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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. Laws that govern the agreement.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Design rights are registered with the IPPD. Unregistered design rights are not recognised (although in some instances, copyright may apply). Trade Secrets or Confidential Information. Confidential information is protected under the general criminal, civil and, with respect to employees, labour laws.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Patents A patent protects an invention, granting the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, sell, or import the invention for a limited period. Trademarks A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

INVENTION OVERVIEW: An exciting reveal for motorsports fans. Ferrari was issued a new design patent D945,320 titled, “Car, Toy Car Replica And/Or Other Replica.” One area that is not shown in this design is the bottom of the car, meaning there is only one view with the rear diffuser fully visible. Ferrari S.p.A.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 12, 2024

Customs around a modified design. But this second portion is largely speculative because those filings appear to all be under seal (including the proposed modified design). A confidential ex parte proceeding is apparently ongoing before Customs officials with Apple arguing that its modified product avoids the ITC exclusion order.

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The IPKat

JULY 13, 2021

Over to Adam Ernette ( IP Law Fellow ) for a report of the session: "The Ethics in the Practice of IP Law seminar series is designed to address ethics and professionalism issues targeted at IP lawyers. The key, according to Gene, is to obtain enough information to know the lane you are in while not getting too much.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. It viewed the application as a proactive measure to facilitate a swift decision, ensuring that the confidentiality club could promptly access relevant information when needed.

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IP Whiteboard

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The consultation covers five key areas of IP – patents, copyright, designs, trade marks and trade secrets. A key question is whether patent law should allow AI to be identified as the sole or joint inventor, and if not, whether this will discourage future inventions being protected by patent (and instead, being kept confidential).

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Recently, the office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks granted a patent to a ragi walnut soup mix prepared by the 52-year old woman, Shubhangi Patil. After the Patent Amendment Act 2005, patent protection for food, pharma and chemical inventions is possible but this concept not very popular in India.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The decision highlighted the Controller’s duty to consider existing knowledge and the inventive step properly. ” The Deputy Controller of Patents cited lack of novelty and inventive step (Section 2(1)(ja)) and non-compliance with Section 59(1).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Industrial designs (“ID”) protect a product’s unique appearance such as shape, configuration, pattern and/or ornamental features. The protection can be obtained for the design of the entire finished article or just a part of it. These types of considerations are protectable through patents or trade secrets. Notably, an applicant (i.e.,

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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

Williams-Sonoma commented that Amazon’s own product line “Rivet” has infringed patents of furniture designs. [3] 15] It is a voluntary and confidential process and have essential elements similar to UPNEP Programme. 2] Amazon also is a manufacturer of patentable products thereupon can be sued or sue for its manufacturer goods.

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