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.

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Intepat

JUNE 14, 2024

In an age of innovation and technology and stricter patent regulations, trade secrets have emerged as a breath of fresh air for companies facing difficulties in obtaining patent protection. Trade secrets offer a simpler and more accessible option, giving it an edge over patents. The answer lies in their versatility.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In a cautionary tale for inventors participating in trade shows and other non-confidential presentations, on February 15, 2023, the U.S. By: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

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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.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

As reported , Monish Gujral, the managing director at Moti Mahal says “ You cannot take away somebody’s legacy … The dish was invented when our grandfather was in Pakistan.” or the exclusive rights over a recipe – breach of confidentiality?; They claim to be the ‘true and first inventors’.

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

While an employer may have invested significant resources to facilitate the production of an invention and wish to capitalize on their investment, their employee also likely devoted significant time and energy into developing the invention and may feel entitled to benefit from its associated IP. Private Sector Employees.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Xcential then was the first, and apparently only, one to file a patent application naming its long-time coding expert as inventor. The patent application is here. In 2022, Akin Gump filed a petition to institute derivation, asserting the lawyer had in fact come up with the claimed invention. Stay tuned…

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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.

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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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SpicyIP

MARCH 16, 2024

Image from here On March 15, the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 were published in the Gazette of India, making crucial changes in the Indian patent regime. Certificate of Inventorship The Amended Rules make a provision for issuing a certificate of inventorship at the request of the inventor. Article 11.7

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Federal Circuit first pointed out that the patented technology was “in public use” because, before the critical date, Minerva disclosed fifteen devices having the technology at AAAGL 2009, an industry related event dubbed “the Super Bowl of [the] industry” by one of the inventors. Hologic, Inc.,

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. As the U.S. Copyright Office. Again, it depends.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

Are methods of treating humans patentable in the US? Yes, a medical method of treatment is patentable in the US. Of course, methods of treating human health issues must meet all conditions of patentability. Patenting a method of medical treatment would still involve hurdles of obviousness and lack of novelty.

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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

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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The IPKat

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The AmeriKat instructing her computer overlord to come up with an invention which turns household objects into tuna Can machines be inventors? The US, the European Patent Office, and Australia all have considered this question. DABUS made inventions. 7(3) was that the inventor is a person ([19]). Secondly, s.7(2)(b)

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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.

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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. This makes the term ‘prior art’ an important concept for inventors to understand. What is Prior Art?

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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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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Promoting innovation and competition in AI, such as through public-private partnerships, addressing intellectual property issues in ways that “Protect inventors and creators”, and ensuring market competition and opportunities for small businesses. ” Improving government use of AI.

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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). In its 2018 decision in Helsinn Healthcare S.A. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. , and Jinhe USA LLC (collectively “Jinhe”).

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This article is part of a series on commonly held misconceptions about patents. Many prospective patentees often have unfounded reservations about patenting their inventions. The aim of this series of short articles is to debunk these common myths around patent protection.

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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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It involves several IP rights, some of which overlap in some cases: copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets/confidential information, and the right of publicity (and similar rights with different names). Can a machine be an “inventor”? No, say a vast majority of Patent Offices and courts. WIPO Copyright Treaty B.

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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. Patent and Trademark Office gave away process patents like candy. In reality, what is patentable is set out by statute.

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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. Filing a Non-provisional Patent Application.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

This is because most of the relevant intellectual property laws involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are federal laws, which apply uniformly throughout the United States. important;}} The Four Pillars of Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets I.

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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.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

However, if the Contractor fails to report any inventions to the contracting officer within two months of preparing the corresponding patent applications, the Contractor risks losing ownership of those inventions. The nations in which the Contractor seeks to file the patent application. important;}}.

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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. In her patent application, she claimed that her soup is free from preservatives and artificial additives. It should be non-obvious or an inventive step.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

You just mentioned IP” First up in the Den, we had entrepreneur and inventor Michael Horsfall, asking for 45k in exchange for 10% of his Van Guardian business. You should therefore carefully consider if a patent is worth the cost to you and your business before you apply.

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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?

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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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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Software products, functionality, and source code can be protected through various means, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements. A trademark cannot be used to protect an invention, coding, or software program. Patent Protection for Functionality.

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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. 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

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. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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