LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

Disclosure of Patentable Ideas To figure out if disclosing invention details to ChatGPT is a public disclosure under patent law, we need to see if it can be categorized as a description in a printed publication, public use, or public sale. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But the inverse is true of patents currently being prosecuted: ~94+ of applications currently pending before the USPTO, we estimate, are governed by the AIA. 2021 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 34. Prior Patently-O Patent L.J. Our data can be found at: [link]. Pre-AIAPatents ). COVID-19Impact).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

Disclosure of Patentable Ideas To figure out if disclosing invention details to ChatGPT is a public disclosure under patent law, we need to see if it can be categorized as a description in a printed publication, public use, or public sale. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

or the exclusive rights over a recipe – breach of confidentiality?; But unlike patent law, where false designations of inventions are punishable, false advertising has lower standards. Is it about the exclusive right to use a trademark – “butter chicken” or the “look and feel” of a restaurant?;

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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 answer is: It depends. What Can Be Protected? .

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Patently-O

AUGUST 13, 2021

The 1836 Patent Act added the caveat that no patent should issue on an invention previously “described in any printed publication.” ” That language has carried through the various major patent law overhauls and continues as a prominent aspect of 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1). Centripetal Networks, Inc.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 10, 2023

Read : David Boundy, What Every Patent and Trademark Lawyer Should Understand About the MPEP, TMEP, and Other Guidance: How to Use (and Defend Against) the MPEP to be a Better Advocate , 2023 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 1 (2023) ( Boundy.2021.HowToUseGuidance Prior Patently-O Patent L.J. Pre-AIAPatents ).

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

” Confidentiality and national security considerations are also discussed in the notice. The use of AI tools may result in the inadvertent disclosure of client-sensitive or confidential information to third parties.

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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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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Confidential information, which may be sold or licensed, is a Trade Secret and forms a part of Intellectual Property Rights. This is generally ensured by signing confidentiality agreements such as (NDAs) by employees and partners. Teams can create stricter penalization for violation of confidentiality agreements.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

As a result of the order for production of documents, Nimitz filed a petition for mandamus with the Federal Circuit, arguing the document production order is inconsistent with legal precedent and requires disclosure of confidential and attorney-client privileged documents based solely on the district court’s vague concerns.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

Pre-Grant Opposition The first proposal relates to amending the pre-grant opposition mechanism, which allows patent applications to be opposed before the Patent Office officially “grants” the patent. That the requirement to disclose this information annually is burdensome is quite simply not true.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Patents (including utility models) are protected through registration with the UAE Ministry of Economy, Intellectual Property Protection Department (IPPD) and/or through the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Patent which is administered by the GCC Patent Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and governed by the GCC Patent Law.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Patentable subject matters are limited (not everything may be patented) and the regulations exclude a number of innovations from patentability, such as plants, animals, biological proceedings, therapeutic or surgical methods, or any innovation which is contrary to morality and public order.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Code covers patent law. . At the federal level, the Lanham Act represents the primary statute supporting trademark law. Many states rely on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to protect confidential business information. and foreign patents. Title 25 of the U.S. This act helps businesses compete with similar companies.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Given the complexities involved in obtaining a patent, hiring a remote patent attorney can offer significant advantages. Trade Secrets Trade secrets encompass confidential information that provides a business with a competitive advantage, such as formulas, manufacturing processes, and customer lists.

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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. This may include patent applications with patent offices or registering trademarks and copyrights with relevant authorities.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

Patentibility faces two major challenges namely, framing of invention and prior art in the rapidly developing industry. Therefore, there is a strong possibility that a computer programme will be awarded a patent if it is claimed in conjunction with innovative functionality.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2023

In patent law, these secrets are often at the core of the business process: product development and manufacturing processes, key product details, detailed market and sales data, etc. Protective Order : The common solution is a protective order with varying levels of confidentiality. by Dennis Crouch.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 27, 2022

India- To register a patent and thereby enjoy protection against infringement in India, a product or a process must have an ‘inventive step’, should be capable of industrial application and should not fall within the categories that are explicitly defined as ‘not inventions’. However, Amazon sued them for infringement.

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The IPKat

JULY 13, 2021

The other panel members were Emil Ali (McCabe & Ali LLP), Richard Beem (Beem Patent Law Firm), and Eldora Ellison (Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox). One question arose concerning the client intake process. The key, according to Gene, is to obtain enough information to know the lane you are in while not getting too much.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Within the app, users can also look up Cooperative Patent Classifications (CPCs) that relate to their invention, Group Art Unit (GAUs) predictors based on the invention description, extract key concepts from their query, and related keywords to aid in the search process. UNIVERSITIES.

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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. Compulsory application for protection in Spain.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 25, 2021

In addition, any company that can prove that it has been using the method publicly at least a year before you got your patent can invalidate your patent, and a company that used it confidentially before you invented it can continue using it without worrying about infringing your patents. Contact us for more information.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential? How does the target protect its trade secrets and other proprietary information and data? The use of unregistered and registered marks should be assessed.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 9, 2021

This alteration, however, did not align with the current measures that were in place to protect patient confidentiality. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and worked as a clinical research coordinator at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for two years before law school.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

So these studies can’t tell us much about what’s going on in the Federal Circuit era, unless one assumes—unreasonably—that the Federal Circuit didn’t meaningfully change design patent law. those not filed through the Hague System) are kept confidential and unpublished unless and until they issue as patents.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Public disclosure is where you have disclosed your invention to anyone who is not bound by a non-disclosure or confidentiality agreement to keep your invention a secret. Does this mean that there is still a risk in publicly disclosing an invention before officially filing your patent?

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

Nippon Shinyaku and Sarepta entered into a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement (“MCA”) to for the purpose of discussing a proposed transaction. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has generally recognized that parties can bargain away these rights, including through forum selection clauses in contracts.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Keep in mind; our patent system is a first-to-file patent system – meaning, it will generally only award patent rights to the first patent applicant. Software technology is patentable under International and US Patent law. While copyrights protect the expressions of a software product (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Thus, the patent process can give small businesses and solo inventors at least one year of breathing room where they can talk with investors or potential buyers about their invention under non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements without worrying that their idea will be stolen.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

More specifically, patents have time and again acted as a hindrance when it comes to ensuring the equal distribution of medical products. Consequently, several WTO members have amended their national patent laws to expedite the process of issuing compulsory licensing.

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IP Whiteboard

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The UK IPO is keen to understand the role of the patent system in encouraging use and development of AI. A key question is whether patent law should allow AI to be identified as the sole or joint inventor, and if not, whether this will discourage future inventions being protected by patent (and instead, being kept confidential).

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Statutory framework Modern patent law is almost entirely a creature of statute’ ([136]; also [100]). 7 provides: "Right to apply for and obtain a patent. (1) 1) Any person may make an application for a patent either alone or jointly with another. (2) Birss LJ dissented and would have allowed it. 7(2)(b) ([124]).

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