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How to Patent a Medical Device

Patent Trademark Blog

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device.

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What is intellectual property (IP)?

Patent Trademark Blog

Let’s look into what those intangible assets might be, and how they can be protected. This is where trademarks play a role. Names or logos used to sell a product may be protectable even if the product itself is nothing new. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Think of perfumes or luxury goods. Yes, you certainly can.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

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. . As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets.

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How to Patent a Design

Patent Trademark Blog

Then you’ll be ready to move forward with a proper strategy for protecting your IP. If after further consideration you think a utility patent would be more appropriate, here’s a helpful post on filing a utility nonprovisional patent application. Show your design or keep it confidential?

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Inventions ‘made in Spain’: How can you protect them properly?

Garrigues Blog

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. Compulsory application for protection in Spain. Article 115.3

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

SpicyIP

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court delineated instances like parody and satire where free speech in the context of well-known persons may be protected. the licensee.

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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. Anything we are missing out on? Drop a comment below to let us know.