Dragons' Den

JANUARY 11, 2024

Alex described how he’d suffered from acute, confidence-knocking acne when he was young. Nicole told us how they protect their IP: We work closely with a lab to create some of our products, who we have an NDA with. Patents that float ‘Above Below’ is the brainchild of businessman and inventor, Will Watt.

Blogging 52

Blogging IP Business Confidentiality 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Discovery in patent cases often requires parties to produce confidential technical, business, and financial information. How do stipulated protective orders protect confidential information? What types of restrictions do stipulated protective orders impose on the disclosure and use of confidential information?

Litigation 52

Litigation Confidentiality Patent Designs 52

The IPKat

MARCH 28, 2022

On 14-16 March, this GuestKat had the opportunity to attend the "Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation" conference in Amsterdam, which, as many readers will know, not only hosts the Kattenkabinet museum (here below a sample of the oeuvres of the museum.), but it’s also an important IP and Life Sciences hub.

Reporting 76

Reporting Litigation Patent Confidentiality 76

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The following article focuses on the challenges of enforcing patent rights and Trade Secrets. “ Hence, the traveling chaos of F1 is a world filled with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and Trade Secrets. In the present times, many such developments have made the sport more competitive and exciting.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Technology Confidentiality Journalism 59

Dragons' Den

JANUARY 19, 2023

Peter Jones asked, ‘How secret is the recipe?’ In the field of IP, Nana’s closely guarded recipe would be classed as a trade secret. Trade secrets are another form of intellectual property and are used by many well-known companies such as Coca-Cola, KFC and closer to home, Levi Roots and his Reggae Reggae Sauce.

Business 52

Business IP Intellectual Property Confidentiality 52

Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You should therefore carefully consider if a patent is worth the cost to you and your business before you apply. How can you protect fashion designs? So just how important is branding to your customer? Many people refer to their trade mark as their brand, although a brand is more than just a company logo.

Designs 52

Designs Design Branding Brands 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 28, 2022

But, unlike patents, trade secrets require their owners to take affirmative steps to maintain the intellectual property protection they provide. Generally, trade secrets refer to confidential information that confers a competitive advantage on its holder by virtue of being unknown by others. What Are Trade Secrets? DTSA § 1839.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Intellectual Property Contracts Litigation 52

Kashishipr

JUNE 16, 2021

Of these crimes, Intellectual Property (IP) theft is one of the many, which involves stealing copyright, patents, industrial designs, etc., It enabled them to steal a handful of IP assets and other confidential business information. How to Minimize the Risk of IP Theft ? by using the internet and computers as a medium.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property IP Confidentiality Registering Trademarks 98

Patently-O

JUNE 20, 2023

These investigations patent, trademark, or copyright violations caused by trade importation into the US. And, patent holders have been able to rely upon uses of their technology licensees as evidence of a domestic industry. Likewise, R&D may also satisfy the requirements. — i.e., non practicing entities.

Intellectual Property 62

Intellectual Property Licensing Confidentiality Patent 62

IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2022

These benefits bestowed upon the inventor, either as an individual or as a corporation, bring us to the insight of how every industry should evolve its IPR policies, management style, and strategies, depending on its area of their specialty. Labelling key documents as ‘confidential’, ‘secret’ could be beneficial.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Patent Intellectual Property Inventor 52

Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We decided to have patents in as many markets as possible. You can view the patent for the Binningtons' flexible brush through this link. For businesses like Manta Hair, securing design rights or patents can offer a quicker path to protection, ensuring the uniqueness of their product is safeguarded in the market.

Blogging 64

Blogging IP Intellectual Property Designs 64

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2024

Initiated in 2001, the TKDL aims to serve as a vital link between traditional knowledge books and patent examiners, safeguarding Indian traditional medicinal knowledge and thwarting its misappropriation at international patent offices.

Invention 64

Invention Reporting Government Art 64

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2021

After months (or, perhaps, years) of diligent legal work, your business has finally secured its intellectual property rights through a patent , a trademark registration, a copyright registration or some combination thereof. Patent Maintenance. Patents are subject to periodic maintenance fee payments. Patent and Trademark Office.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Registration IP Trademark 52

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. For example, trade secret protection might be considered to protect confidential information or know-how which has some commercial value. However, in the UK, we don’t grant design utility patents.

Designs 52

Designs Design Music Invention 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., Image from here A ‘Captured’ Patent Office? Two of the provisions slated to be amended have a direct impact on the quality of patents granted by the Patent Office. Prashant Reddy T.

Patent 52

Patent Patent Application Government Reporting 52

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Plaintiff’s submission does not explain how such images could reasonably be considered derivative of any copyrighted work (which are merely listed and not described). August 5, 2022): “the Patent Act requires an ‘inventor’ to be a natural person…only a natural person can be an inventor, so AI cannot be.”

Copyright 92

Copyright Social Media Copyright Infringement Publishing 92

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Peter Toren is an experienced criminal trade secret litigator who served for many years in the as a federal prosecutor with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice where he served as Acting Deputy Chief.

Litigation 105

Litigation Intellectual Property Business Government 105

IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

Software being a Grey area can be provided protection under two heads, while trade secrets plays a major role in protection of innovation including patent. Protecting Inventions with Patent Protection of inventions in the concept stage, helps in insuring novelty as the Fintech industry is dynamic in nature.

IP 52

IP Invention Intellectual Property Due Diligence 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Information and statements” may include, among other items, information that “refutes, or is inconsistent with, a position that the applicant takes in” either “opposing an argument of unpatentability relied on by the Office” or “asserting an argument of patentability.”. the party has a duty to submit the information to the USPTO.”.

Patent Prosecution 76

Patent Prosecution Due Diligence Reporting Inventor 76

Kashishipr

OCTOBER 13, 2021

For easing the mode of filing a patent and claiming the subject matter contained therein, there are two basic approaches, namely provisional patent application and complete patent application. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Another preferable step could be the filing of a provisional patent application.

Patent Application 105

Patent Application Patent Inventor Invention 105

The IPKat

JUNE 22, 2023

On the comparables and top-down cases the Judge observed that the royalties should not depend on the price of the device, which reflects many other features and the status of the brand. Secondly, the consideration on how information should be deployed to reach a FRAND rate which is applicable to Lenovo ([271] – [272]). 3d 1360 (Fed.

Patent Infringement 87

Patent Infringement Licensing Patent Litigation 87

LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2022

Earlier this month, the Russian government issued a decree stating it will use patented products from so-called “unfriendly countries” without compensating owners. Conventional wisdom would suggest that Russia’s decree invalidates patent rights. Patents versus Trade Secrets: An Illustration.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Copying Government Business 52

Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Product designers, inventors, and artists of all types need to understand the meaning of intellectual property and how to protect their creative contributions. . The Constitution gives the United States Congress the authority to grant copyright and patent rights to artists, authors, and inventors. Code covers patent law. .

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Inventor Art Music 52

Garrigues Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

In accordance with the Spanish Patent Law, the first application for a patent made in Spain must be filed at the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office and penalties can be imposed in the event of the breach of this requirement. have elapsed, unless express authorization is given by the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office.

Invention 52

Invention Inventor Patent Application Due Diligence 52

Larson & Larson

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

A high number of patent applications are given a non-final rejection from the USPTO according to Yale. Often, the reason that the patent office will cite for rejecting an application is the presence of prior art. You may have heard the term ‘prior art’ before in the context of patents. What is Prior Art?

Art 52

Art Patent Invention Patent Application 52

IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

Some form of IP such as trademark and copyright does not need to be registered but some form such as patent needs to be registered. In case federal law permits the registration of trade secrets and confidential information, it must be registered as in the case of the United States.

IP 81

IP Ownership Registration Licensing 81

SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2024

This high-profile case revolves around allegations of patent infringement concerning two patents (“Suit Patents”), both relating to ‘Pertuzumab,’ a monoclonal antibody (Mab) biologic used in inhibiting tumor growth. Nonetheless, many judges viewed hot-tubbing positively regarding trial time.

Patent Infringement 59

Patent Infringement Litigation IP Intellectual Property 59

Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

The defendant former employee was provided access to plaintiff’s confidential information during employment, including strategies on how to secure winning bids and information about plaintiff’s existing and potential clients. Disclosure of Trade Secrets in Patent Applications. In Life Spine, Inc. Aegis Spine, Inc. , 8 F.4th

Law 59

Law Confidentiality Designs Design 59

azrights

APRIL 22, 2021

World IP Day 2021 shines a light on the critical role of SMEs in the economy and how they can use IP rights to build stronger, more competitive, and resilient businesses. We are undergoing a quiet revolution is how the video opens. The new currency in the digital world is information, ideas, know-how, brands, systems, and data.

IP 52

IP Intellectual Property Branding Brands 52

IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

Amazon was originally construed as an internet retailer or manufacturer of goods ranging from books, houseware, utility products, clothing to many varied ranges of products. In matters of trade, Trademark, copyright and Patent act as building blocks of protection measures while conferring exclusive right over goods/services for the holder.

Patent Infringement 52

Patent Infringement Patent Cease and Desist IP 52

Garrigues Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

It is common knowledge that using a trademark, a patent or a design of another business may cause an infringement of intellectual property or industrial property rights, or even an act of unfair competition. The lawmakers’ task is not straightforward, however, because the nature of this type of products is not so either.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Moral Rights Designs Design 59

LexBlog IP

JULY 19, 2023

New Developments in China Trade Secret Litigation by Founders Legal China’s Growing Focus on Intellectual Property: The Beijing IP Court Steps Up Protections Trade secrets have become increasingly important in today’s globalized business environment, serving as vital intangible assets for many companies.

Litigation 40

Litigation Intellectual Property IP Intellectual Property Law 40

IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

Supreme Court recently decided that the doctrine of assignor estoppel—the judge-made law that prevents an assignor, if sued for IP infringement by the assignee, from contesting the title or validity of the IP it transferred—applies to the assignments of patents in Minerva Surgical, Inc. v Hologic, Inc., 594 US (2021). 1] The U.S.

Intellectual Property 81

Intellectual Property Editing Intellectual Property Law IP 81

LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

Interesting Patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents?

Design Patent 52

Design Patent Patent Intellectual Property Designs 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MARCH 11, 2021

1] How can a trade secret owner continue to protect its trade secrets when it has to reveal them to the judge, jury, and potentially everyone else in the courtroom? Many district courts have local rules setting forth procedures for filing documents under seal. How to Protect Trade Secrets in an Open Courtroom. See, e.g. , C.D.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Government Intellectual Property Privacy 52

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.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Patent Invention Inventor 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Kurian’s trail of transparency, Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, Corruption in IP Offices, Serial Crisis in India, the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, etc. The issue has often arisen in the context of protecting confidential information through copyright law. Missed anything? No worries, we got you!

Personality Rights 59

Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59