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

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. In order to obtain a patent for an invention, the invention must be fully disclosed in a written patent application.

Patent 104

Patent Invention Patent Application Confidentiality 104

LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

Navigating the Patent Application Process to Secure Protection and Privacy for Innovative Products As an innovator, you may find yourself in the delicate situation of trying to balance the protection of your trade secrets and obtaining patent protection. This effectively provides retroactive patent protection.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Patent Application Patent Invention 52

LexBlog IP

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. In order to obtain a patent for an invention, the invention must be fully disclosed in a written patent application.

Patent 52

Patent Invention Patent Application Confidentiality 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

This report which is mandated under American law and placed before the US Congress, requires the USTR to conduct a review of the intellectual property (IP) laws and enforcement policies of American trading partners in order to identify those laws or practices which maybe detrimental to American interests.

Patent 52

Patent Patent Application Government Reporting 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. Plot twist!

Invention 52

Invention Patent Confidentiality Patent Application 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. Plot twist!

Invention 52

Invention Patent Confidentiality Patent Application 52

Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A main focus in most M&A transactions involves conducting intellectual property (IP) due diligence, including patent due diligence in order to properly assess risk involved in the potential transaction. What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential?

Due Diligence 75

Due Diligence IP Intellectual Property Invention 75

Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Invention Inventor Patent Prosecution 52

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.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Patent Invention Inventor 52

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Invention Inventor Patent Prosecution 52

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The aim of this series of short articles is to debunk these common myths around patent protection. Patent Myth #4: Even if I publicly disclose my invention, I can still get a patent application filed by the 12-month mark from the disclosure, without any repercussions.

Patent 52

Patent Invention Patent Application Intellectual Property 52

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Invention Inventor Technology 52

IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

With time intellectual property management has become a major aspect of business and growth. Companies frequently seek to grow their businesses or enter new markets by acquiring other companies, particularly those with intellectual property (IP) and/or technology. Joint ownership of Intellectual property.

Due Diligence 52

Due Diligence IP Intellectual Property Ownership 52

The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

A Kat being extra careful while Mercury is retrograde Copyright SpicyIP analysed a recent decision from the Bombay High Court, in which it was decided that ideas cannot be copyrighted but can be protected through the application of confidentiality law. Since the pandemic started, 5,070 global patent applications have been published.

Blogging 82

Blogging IP Publishing Intellectual Property 82

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Patent Search Tools. Google Patents. USPTO Patent Full Text and Image Database. Intellectual Property News and Resource Blogs. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. PATENT SEARCH TOOLS.

Inventor 52

Inventor Intellectual Property Invention Patent Application 52

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This landmark legislation, modeled on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, elevated and expanded trade secret law’s role in the federal intellectual property system. It also parallels and differs from other types of intellectual property—patent, copyright, and trademark—litigation.

Litigation 105

Litigation Intellectual Property Business Government 105

LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents? Visit our Patents Page here. We also recommend that you check out our Intellectual Property Resources page for guides, videos, and insight on patents and inventorship.

Design Patent 52

Design Patent Patent Intellectual Property Designs 52

Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. Feeling a bit nervous because you submitted code snippets or asked ChatGPT to rewrite a patent application background section? enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

Invention 59

Invention Confidentiality Privacy Public Use 59

LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

The Importance of Provisional Applications in the Patent Process. Do you have a provisional patent application that you want to convert to a non-provisional patent? JUMP TO: Filing a Non-provisional Patent Application. Getting Assistance with the Patent Process. Converting to a Non-provisional.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Patent Invention Confidentiality 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

ChatGPT responded with the following, which for the most part is accurate, but gets details such as the “founding date” wrong: Marshall Gerstein is a law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in intellectual property law. Your conversations may be reviewed by our AI trainers to improve our systems.”

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Inventor Copyright 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

the Supreme Court held that an inventor’s sale of an invention to a third party who is obligated to keep the invention confidential can create an on-sale bar under AIA §102(a). Each type of intellectual property protection provides different advantages and disadvantages. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. ,

Invention 52

Invention Confidentiality Inventor Public Use 52

LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. Feeling a bit nervous because you submitted code snippets or asked ChatGPT to rewrite a patent application background section? enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

Invention 59

Invention Confidentiality Privacy Public Use 59

IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

the Supreme Court held that an inventor’s sale of an invention to a third party who is obligated to keep the invention confidential can create an on-sale bar under AIA §102(a). Each type of intellectual property protection provides different advantages and disadvantages. In its 2018 decision in Helsinn Healthcare S.A.

Invention 57

Invention Confidentiality Public Use Patent 57

LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. Feeling a bit nervous because you submitted code snippets or asked ChatGPT to rewrite a patent application background section? enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

Invention 52

Invention Confidentiality Privacy Public Use 52

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

ABL alleged that Zolezzi misappropriated more than 90 confidential and proprietary files. The files included ABL’s detailed business plans and documents disclosing ABL’s scientific testing results, experimental designs, patent applications, formulations, manufacturing processes, and marketing strategies.

Business 52

Business Confidentiality Technology Design Patent 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chester and MEA filed a related patent application, which was approved in part. REXA argued that Chester and MEA’s actuator incorporated and disclosed confidential designs contained within the prototype Koso developed in 2002. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Chester and MEA. REXA appealed.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Public Domain Designs Design 52

IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

Determining whether an employer or an employee owns the intellectual property of a work produced during the course of employment can be challenging. The employee created or developed the invention with the employer’s confidential information. Photo Credits: Sebastian Herrmann ( Unsplash).

Invention 59

Invention Ownership Patent Intellectual Property 59

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Knowing this, a friend recently directed me to a podcast from a well-known marketing guru who was giving advice about intellectual property, and patents in particular, during one of his episodes. Many investors may also want to invest before you have the issued patent in hand as a way to keep investment costs lower.

Patent 52

Patent Invention Intellectual Property Inventor 52

IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Therefore, a medical device that is not simply an arrangement or rearrangement of known devices, each of which functions independently of one another in a known manner, is patentable in India subject to its novelty and inventiveness. Section 3(i) is unique to this jurisdiction and precludes the patenting of methods of treatment in general.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Invention Public Domain Patent 52

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. The reason is obvious: to optimize the resources used for intellectual property protection, by firstly requesting protection in the counties in which they pursue their main activities.

Invention 52

Invention Inventor Patent Application Due Diligence 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We discussed the recent updates in Delhi, Madras and Calcutta High Courts, regarding adjudication of intellectual property right matters. Highlighting the change in roster of the Intellectual Property Division (IPD), we also discussed the progress, with regard to similar arrangements, in Calcutta and Madras High Courts.

Trademark 105

Trademark Registering Trademarks Registration IP 105

SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The Court sets aside the rejection, staying the suit until the rectification application’s disposal within eight months. Ynsect vs The Controller Of Patents on 28 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The appeal challenged the denial of an Indian patent application for insect treatment.

Trademark 59

Trademark Registration Copyright Patent 59

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 27, 2022

India- To register a patent and thereby enjoy protection against infringement in India, a product or a process must have an ‘inventive step’, should be capable of industrial application and should not fall within the categories that are explicitly defined as ‘not inventions’. However, Amazon sued them for infringement.

Patent 52

Patent Invention Artwork Confidentiality 52

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

The IPKat

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When applying for a patent in the UK, if the applicant is not the inventor it is required to file the statement of inventorship under s.13(2) 13(2) of the UK Patents Act 1977 to indicate how the applicant derived the right from the inventor to be granted a patent. Secondly, s.7(2)(b) 7 useless ([25]).

Inventor 93

Inventor Invention Intellectual Property Patent 93

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Endeavors with similar objectives have been made earlier as well, e.g., through the Public Funded Research and Development (Protection, Utilisation and Regulation of Intellectual Property) Bill, 2007 aka Indian Bayh Dole Act. Patent Opposition: Navigating SpicyIP’s September pages, I chanced upon a 2009 piece from Prof.

Patent Prosecution 59

Patent Prosecution Reporting Blogging Patent 59