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All About Provisional Patent Applications

Kashishipr

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? Why Should an Inventor File a Provisional Patent Application?

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What is intellectual property (IP)?

Patent Trademark Blog

Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. You can see and experience the benefits of innovation, but you can’t touch IP itself. So what is IP exactly? More specifically, IP is a legal right that gives the owner power to stop others from doing something. Can you build IP in selling such existing products?

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IP Due Diligence: Issues in M&A Transactions

Traverse Legal Blog

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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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

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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Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors

LexBlog IP

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. The USPTO website is a great resource for inventors, offering information on patenting procedures, patent search tools, and more. PATENT SEARCH TOOLS.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 29- December 5)

SpicyIP

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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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 18- March 24)

SpicyIP

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.