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.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Compared with older battery technologies, the lithium-ion battery was lightweight and compact, had high energy density, and required little to no maintenance, making it the ideal battery for mobile devices. With these technical advances comes an increase in legal activity, including intellectual property (“IP”) filings and litigation.

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

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SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2022

Be that as it may, as reported , the government is still clear that technology should be defined by ‘openness, safety, trust and accountability’ to users. There is also a noticeable movement towards adoption of automated technology by the state to increase efficiency. Algorithms are a set of instructions or steps for completing a task.

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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.

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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?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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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?

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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?

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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!

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Impleading the Department of Telecommunications/ Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Court directed them to issue blocking orders against the impugned links. Intex Technologies (India) Ltd. GoDaddy LLC, Dynadot LLC to immediately lock and suspend the domain names [link] , [link] and [link].

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2021

And of course to obtain a patent, one must disclose the claimed invention to the public, in sufficient detail to enable one skilled in the relevant technology to make and use the invention. ” And the precise measurements and dimensions of the ProLift were not available from marketing materials or from the patent.

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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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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2023

Do You Need Multiple Patents for a Single, Multi-Use Invention? If your invention has multiple innovations or components, you may be wondering whether to file separate patent applications for each innovation or file one application for the entire invention. thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640c2caad0b893792{display: block!

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Applied Biological Laboratories (ABL), a biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufacturers, and distributes healthcare products, developed an antiviral nasal technology using immunoglobulin G, a common antibody in body fluids. Diomics developed an antiviral nasal spray with the same technology.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

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?

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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.

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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.

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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. ,

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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.

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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.

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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’. The saga of Amazon’s one-click feature.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information Image from here. Ex-employees using confidential information acquired from the former employer! Nirtech on protecting confidential information. adds Belarus, Bulgaria to intellectual property watch list. Other posts Rochem v.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

” It remains to be seen what rules the FTC will issue, and what agreements (non-competes, non-solicitation or confidentiality agreements) will be affected. The high cost associated with trade secret litigation is borne out by the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) 2019 Report of the Economic Survey.

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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.

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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.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

billion in damages against Apple, as well as co-ownership of 5 Apple pulse oximetry patents that Masimo said use its technology. The defendants also challenged the confidentiality of the information because it was shared with customers who didn’t sign NDAs. In that case, Masimo Corp. is seeking $1.8

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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

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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. Call for Submissions: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Basheer shared the news of the announcement of an Indian Innovation Act, as the then Minister of Science and Technology called it. Patent Opposition: Navigating SpicyIP’s September pages, I chanced upon a 2009 piece from Prof. Whither Indian Innovation (NIA) Act: Around 15 years ago, in the same month, Prof.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Moreover, any prior patent of the party seeking to protect its trade secrets should be scrutinized for similarity with the technology or information allegedly comprising a trade secret. The ruling underscores the necessity that trade secrets are—in fact—kept actually secret. Background. Vita International, Inc. Foro Energy, Inc.

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