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. Have all conveyances, including assignments, been properly recorded for the IP assets with the respective IP offices?

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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. A patent protects an invention. The patent application has to describe the invention in detail and how to make and use the invention.

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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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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Last October this GuestKat attended an interesting conference in Munich (program here ) named " Life Sciences Strategy: Summit on IP and exclusivity ".

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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!

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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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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

Companies frequently seek to grow their businesses or enter new markets by acquiring other companies, particularly those with intellectual property (IP) and/or technology. Evolving Significance of IP Due-Diligence for an M&A Transaction. A target’s firm might be reliant on IP in a variety of ways. of such businesses.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you are seriously contemplating a food patent, make sure to keep your concept confidential if possible. For any food products that have already been launched, a US patent application must be filed within the one-year grace period. Another issue with patenting foods would be the scope of the claims.

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2021

Patents The German Bundestag has adopted amendments to the German Patent Act. The changes introduce (i) a codified proportionality defense to injunctions in patent infringement proceedings, (ii) new confidentiality rules for patent disputes, and (iii) an accelerated timeline for nullity actions.

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

” In the context of patent applications, the notice provides specific examples of how the duty of disclosure may be implicated when using AI tools. ” Confidentiality and national security considerations are also discussed in the notice. ” We might talk through one simple example here.

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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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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.

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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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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. A patent protects an invention. The invention must meet several requirements in order to be patentable.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Call US patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore working with us. Keep in mind that our firm might represent the other side so please do not share any confidential information unless and until we confirm no conflicts of interest. Is a patent attorney specially licensed?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc. Investors are more likely to support companies that possess protected IP as it represents a tangible asset that can be monetized or licensed in the future.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When considering how to secure your software product from potential theft or infringement, it is essential to understand the key forms of legal protection offered under Intellectual Property (IP) law. Software technology is patentable under International and US Patent law.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

The Chief Information Commission (CIC), while favouring the rights of the author, made a loose assessment of Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act enabling a public authority to deny information involving IP on the basis that its disclosure would harm the competitive position of the third party. The present post discusses the (mis?)application

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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. Converting to a Non-provisional.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

Perhaps, the inventor may have a protectable trade secret if certain confidentiality requirements have been met. Patent protection, however, for used yet unknown formulas would generally not be patentable. The post Is a method of treatment patentable in the US? appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A.

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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

JANUARY 25, 2022

These events range from inventor hours to IP 101, as well as quarterly series that cover the entire patent process. Patent Search – The USPTO offers several search tools to help inventors find patents that may be relevant to their invention as well as strategies for performing your own preliminary patent search.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Huawei and Verizon settle their FRAND patent dispute concerning the infringement claims in Texas, which was done shortly after the start of the trial. Through the settlementwhich was under confidential terms, the parties settle their patent dispute and lawsuits.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

These changes will help make practitioners’ activities at the USPTO more transparent, permitting identification of potential conflicts while also protecting client confidentialities. Although many changes adopted by the USPTO were substantive, over ten sections were amended only to increase the clarity of the rules.

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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 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.

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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). The post Yes, A Secret Process Can (Still) Create an On-Sale Bar appeared first on Global IP & Technology Law Blog. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. ,

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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.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We bring you a number of IP updates this week! This time we have quick summaries of 2 blogposts and 2 opportunities, followed by case summaries of 30 court orders and decisions and a few national and international IP developments. Important IP cases that we’re missing out on? Especially from other High Courts? Image from here.

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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.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments. This fellowship is awarded to a PhD candidate in an Indian University, whose doctoral studies are on IP and/or innovation policy, with a focus on public interest, transparency and accountability, or socially beneficial legal and policy levers. Anything we are missing out on?

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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. IP assets are primarily directed towards economic gain, either directly or indirectly.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments. Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation.

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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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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. ,

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. However, the Appellants filed an application seeking leave to submit an auxiliary claim.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. Blockchain’s possible application in the world of IP?

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