The IP Law Blog

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. And with patents, the only protection arises when the USPTO issues a patent on an invention.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 22, 2023

Freedom to Operate for Life Sciences and Pharma – 25th and 26th October 2023 The 2-day course delivered in the form of webinar will allow the attendees to learn how to identify and deal with third party chemical, biological and device patents in the Life Science and Pharmaceutical Industries. The upcoming training courses are listed here.

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Managing IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Sources at four patent-buying companies explain why a portfolio’s licensing history matters and why sellers' need for confidentiality can complicate deals

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., Image from here A ‘Captured’ Patent Office? Two of the provisions slated to be amended have a direct impact on the quality of patents granted by the Patent Office. Prashant Reddy T.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

at a future date “[i]n accordance with [Fresenius Kabi’s] patent settlement agreement with Genentech” under which Fresenius Kabi has a license to market its tocilizumab products in the U.S. starting at confidential license dates. TYENNE will be available in the U.S.

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Patently-O

JUNE 28, 2022

Design Patent D771,400, covering an ornamental design for a stadium seat. Parallel Cases and a JDA : While the Leader case was ongoing, Static Media also threatened and then sued OJ Commerce for infringing the same patent. The Wisconsin case was subject to a confidentiality agreement/order. Static Media LLC v. ” Slip Op.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 14, 2023

VirnetX is a classic example of an NPE that does not qualify as a “patent troll.” Patent trolls leverage the litigation system to negotiate settlements for less than the cost of defending against a lawsuit. VirnetX, on the other hand, licenses its patents for eight and sometimes nine figures. How can you tell?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 17, 2022

The proposed solution is limited only to addressing patent barriers on COVID-19 vaccines. Baricitinib is widely patented in more than 50 countries blocking access to generic versions of the drugs until 2029 when the patents expire. Only limited to patents. a license issued as per the proposed solution].

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SpicyIP

APRIL 23, 2024

The logic behind this seems to be to compensate Ericsson for the royalties it would’ve received had Lava agreed to a FRAND based license agreement. Was it a conscious call, owing to the excessive confidentiality concerns? Second, it does not specify the number of total devices by Lava.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Discovery in patent cases often requires parties to produce confidential technical, business, and financial information. How do stipulated protective orders protect confidential information? Additionally, attorneys who violate a protective order jeopardize their license to practice law. Protective orders are court orders.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. Information Protected by a Trade Secret .

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

The value of a business is now closely tied to its IP assets, which can be licensed, transferred, or used as capital in a joint venture. In a licensing agreement, the licensor grants the licensee the right to use their intellectual property in a specified manner, while also retaining a stake in it.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In February 2023, Formycon announced its entry into a global license agreement with Fresenius Kabi to commercialize FYB202 in key global markets after successful regulatory approvals. According to the press release, Formycon plans to submit a biologics license application later in 2023 to seek regulatory approval for FBY202.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 27, 2022

Is the protection of patent available for website? In some case, however, if the functioning of the website involved complex processes and an inventive step, it might be protected through patents too. Requirements for patentability. the requirements for patentability are- Novelty, inventive step, industrial application.

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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. then it is no longer a trade secret.

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Bio Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2020

settled three Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings concerning patents covering Alexion’s blockbuster humanized monoclonal antibody drug Soliris®, with Amgen obtaining a royalty-free license for marketing a biosimilar prior to expiration of the patents at issue. The patents at issue are U.S. Patent Nos.

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Patently-O

JUNE 20, 2023

These investigations patent, trademark, or copyright violations caused by trade importation into the US. For instance, US investments in licensing of IP have been increasingly recognized as a major factor in establishing the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

To mitigate potential conflicts of interest and to improve the public’s understanding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procedures, the agency has recently made various amendments to its rules relating to the conduct of registered patent attorneys and agents.

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2023

Mr Justice Mellor has today handed down the judgment in Interdigital v Lenovo FRAND trial [2023] EWHC 539 (Pat) determining that the FRAND royalty to be paid by Lenovo to Interdigital for a license to their SEP portfolio is $138.7 Whether Interdigital’s January 2020 offer was FRAND and if not, what terms would be FRAND for Lenovo.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

VirnetX is a classic example of an NPE that does not qualify as a “patent troll.” Patent trolls leverage the litigation system to negotiate settlements for less than the cost of defending against a lawsuit. VirnetX, on the other hand, licenses its patents for eight and sometimes nine figures.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued a precedential opinion about forum selection clauses (FSC) in confidentiality agreements. holding that, in a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that expressly excludes a license grant, a FSC does not prohibit a patent infringement defendant from filing inter partes review (IPR) petitions.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued a precedential opinion about forum selection clauses (FSC) in confidentiality agreements. holding that, in a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that expressly excludes a license grant, a FSC does not prohibit a patent infringement defendant from filing inter partes review (IPR) petitions.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties. But rights holders must be prepared.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 11, 2024

To ensure that trade secrets are protected, the information needs to be kept confidential. Patents that float ‘Above Below’ is the brainchild of businessman and inventor, Will Watt. Will described his inflatable rucksack carrier that he has designed and patented worldwide. These are their trade secrets.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

J&J also recently filed a confidential settlement and license agreement to terminate a Samsung Bioepis challenge to all claims of U.S. 10,961,307, which claims methods of treating ulcerative colitis with ustekinumab. The post Celltrion Stelara (Ustekinumab) Settlement With J&J appeared first on Big Molecule Watch.

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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. Image Source: gettyimages]. Chinese market.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 25, 2021

Getting the right type of patent and understanding its full implications is a first step in protecting your intellectual property. After all, you want the patent that will give you the protection you need without wasting resources on the wrong paperwork. They patent what you would expect them to: methods or processes.

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Patently-O

APRIL 13, 2023

A leaked text of the draft was posted on Kluwer Patent Blog , a summary and detailed synopsis has been posted on FOSS Patents , and a 248-page Impact Assessment by the European Commission (EC) has been widely circulated among stakeholders. 3) (issue discussed and here and here ).

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The following article focuses on the challenges of enforcing patent rights and Trade Secrets. “ Hence, the traveling chaos of F1 is a world filled with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and Trade Secrets. It would also benefit the engineers as patents would allow them economic benefits for years. Its Lights Out and away we go”.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

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. These rights encompass various forms of intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Samsung Electronics Co. , [2021-1638] (October 7, 2021) the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court denial of Samsung’s motion for a preliminary injunction compelling Samsung to seek dismissal of Samsung’s petitions for Inter Partes Review at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Board). No deal (i.e.,

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Ibrutinib Patent Dispute Adding another chapter to the long-standing legal dispute concerning the Leukaemia medication Imbruvica (API Ibrutinib), the Delhi High Court on December 21, 2023, upheld the IPAB order setting aside the post-grant rejection of the Ibrutinib patent. The Ibrutinib patent is set to expire in 2026.

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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. Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 23, 2023

In matters of trade, Trademark, copyright and Patent act as building blocks of protection measures while conferring exclusive right over goods/services for the holder. Amazon often face patent violations with its increasing customer base and involvement of third-party seller. Patent infringement can occur in both of these roles.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 19, 2023

If this were the case, Kunal and Nana may want to ask all parties to sign a non-disclosure agreement , to legally protect the confidential information from being shared elsewhere. and shrewdly, Dan confirmed that a patent for the ‘Seed Cell’ has been granted in the UK and Europe. Watch our video below to find out more.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

.” Regeneron states that its in-house counsel previously had access to “a substantial portion of this material” under the terms of a January 2022 “Section 262( l ) Confidentiality Agreement” negotiated during the pre-suit patent dance.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely. Introduction: Appreciating art, culture, and innovation is a prevalent practice for ages.

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