JD Supra Law

JANUARY 24, 2022

Counsel from jurisdictions where payments to employee-inventors only arise from contracts or employee incentive programs are sometimes surprised when they first become involved with jurisdictions that have statutory payment schemes for employee-inventors.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Since blockchain plays a pivotal role in the crypto market, several inventors have attempted to legally protect the various components of blockchain technology using patents. Smart contracts are contracts that are used to regulate NFT transactions. Interestingly enough, copyrights play a pivotal role in the NFT market.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This article is the fourth in a 5-part series on protecting your intellectual property. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application allows you to file simultaneously in the 153 contracting jurisdictions. This is often a good route for inventors who want to file in Canada, the US and Europe.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In October 1996, the provisional application to which the ’094 patent claims priority was filed and the two inventors of the ’094 patent assigned their rights in the invention to USF. By December 1996, the two inventors of the ’094 patent changed their employer from USF to Mayo Clinic.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 22, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Tuesday, May 21, issued a precedential decision vacating and remanding a district court’s finding that Core Optical Technologies didn’t have standing to sue Nokia due to the language of a contract between the inventor and his employer. Judge Mayer dissented. 6,782,211 by Nokia Corp.,

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IPilogue

JULY 29, 2022

This sentiment plays into inherent feelings of property ownership and control over your property —in this case, your intellectual property (“IP”. While artists may inherently feel like they are “held hostage” by their record labels, it all comes down to the contract terms that both the artist and record label agreed upon.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Federal Contracting; Contractor Disclosure Requirements to Funding Agencies and Funding Agency March-in Rights. In 1980, Congress passed the Bayh-Dole Act, promoting collaboration between the Federal Government and private intellectual capital. Suppose you are thinking of starting a business or are already operating a small business.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

by Marianna Ryan Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are a new type of quasi-corporate entities, existing with the use of blockchain and smart contracts. The use of blockchain and smart contracts in the creation of DAOs has its pros and cons. Here's what Marianna writes: Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 27, 2021

Inventors, Physicists and Entrepreneurs: Commerce Home to Diverse-Range of AANHPI Pioneers. Intellectual property. Inventors, Physicists and Entrepreneurs: Commerce Home to Diverse-Range of AANHPI Pioneers. LEADING INVENTOR IN ACCESSIBILITY TECHNOLOGY CHIEKO ASAKAWA. May 27, 2021. KCPullen@doc.gov. More details.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently released the outcomes of its new study named “ Women’s participation in inventive activity ”, which aims at better understanding the presence of women inventors across different countries, time periods, technology fields and applicant types. of inventors in Europe are women.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

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

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

In May 2007, before the concept of name, image, and likeness became popularized by the USA’s NCAA ruling for college athletes, Nicklaus appears to have made a similar deal except it was for “exclusive rights to valuable intellectual property and services”. This agreement involved three parties: 1) Jack Nicklaus; 2) GBI Investors Inc.;

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Patently-O

JANUARY 19, 2024

While most of patents are attributable to both joint-inventors, some are only attributable to one or the other. The decision is lacking though because the court does not ground its decision in any particular contract or property tradition. ” Brian Barnett. hereby sell[s] and assign[s] to Universal Electronics Inc.

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Patently-O

JULY 7, 2021

Bio-Rad now argues that it has partial ownership rights to the inventions based upon the inventor’s contributions while employees. In the appeal, the Federal Circuit sided with 10X, holding that the terms of the employment agreement were limited to Intellectual Property, and pre-conception ideas were not enough.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the awareness and utilization of intellectual property rights (IPR) within its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. While an inventor is the person who conceives the invention, the applicant is the person who applies for the ownership of the patent.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

However, the cost of obtaining and maintaining patents may be a barrier for individual inventors and small businesses to benefit from the advantage or enter certain markets. In some industries, patents may even be essentially required to enter the market and compete successfully. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

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SpicyIP

JULY 2, 2021

We’re pleased to carry an announcement from LexisNexis Intellectual Property that LexisNexis Reed Tech will continue to provide patent data and document management services to the USPTO for the next 10 years. The continued demand for patents and trademarks underscores the ingenuity of American inventors and entrepreneurs.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 18, 2023

The owner gets an exclusive right to use or sell for a specific time period as a legal right under the document which we refer throughout this paper as ‘patent’ The patent system is designed to encourage innovation by protecting the rights of inventors to their inventions. 3] In the case of V.B. Mohammaed Ibrahim v.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Introduction Intellectual property entails the protection of legal rights for inventions and creations made by individuals or businesses using their minds. Such works of art benefit the creator, and they are protected by the law of intellectual property. These advantages can be made profitable for the owner.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

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

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The IPKat

JULY 19, 2022

Researchers at the Institute are expected to independently carry out basic research in the fields of innovation (with a possible focus on intellectual property rights, digitalization, economics of science, organization of innovation processes, human resources, international management, or health care), entrepreneurship (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In October 1996, the provisional application to which the ’094 patent claims priority was filed and the two inventors of the ’094 patent assigned their rights in the invention to USF. By December 1996, the two inventors of the ’094 patent changed their employer from USF to Mayo Clinic.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

In legal terms, it is a contract signed amongst at least two parties looking forward to detailing confidential knowledge, clauses, statements, or any information they wish to restrict from access by third parties. For more visit: [link].

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A critical eye should focus on the relevant legal issues: including both state and federal regulatory developments, data privacy concerns, and how AI tools could potentially affect the applicable intellectual property (“IP”) rights. In the recent case Thaler v.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

By transferring rights to the cash flows resulting from these assets or by pledging intellectual property rights , finance can be obtained. As an alternative, a company’s intellectual property may serve as a gauge of its worth and aid in funding choices. Introduction. Image Source: Istock].

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IP Tech Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A critical eye should focus on the relevant legal issues: including both state and federal regulatory developments, data privacy concerns, and how AI tools could potentially affect the applicable intellectual property (“IP”) rights. Statistics have long been used to evaluate player performance and support contract negotiations.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2023

However, the cost of obtaining and maintaining patents may be a barrier for individual inventors and small businesses to benefit from the advantage or enter certain markets. In some industries, patents may even be essentially required to enter the market and compete successfully. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

On 29 October 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office launched a public consultation looking at how the copyright and patent regimes should deal with artificial intelligence. Option 3: adopt an exception for any use, with a possibility for rightholders to contract out. Option 1: expanding the definition of “inventor”.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

NOAA also provides a small business hub , with the goal of creating an environment for optimal participation by small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone, Veteran Owned SB and SDVOSB, and woman-owned businesses in NOAA contract awards.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 4, 2023

Maybe it’s a sense of breach of contract, but the book describes more tolerance for reuse. Also intersects a great deal w/contracts. Pro photographers agree to onerous contracts from longstanding clients in order to retain them. Silbey: ©, TM or patent becomes a device to assert certain things about yourself or your work.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Since blockchain offers a near unmistakable record of information, it has a plethora of uses in the management of Intellectual Property. It can aid in the verification of the original creators and inventors of a particular work or invention. These can be used to establish and enforce IP agreements like assignment and licencing.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 25, 2021

Intellectual property. Below are a list of services and resources ranging from data solutions, export solutions, intellectual property, and minority business growth. Whether it’s securing capital, competing for a contract, identifying a strategic partner, or becoming export-ready, your success is our priority.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Suppose you have an inventor or applicant who asks you to file a patent application in the U.S. In addition, the inventor or applicant must not have assigned, granted, conveyed, or licensed the invention, or be legally obligated to do so, to anyone who does not also qualify as a small entity. . §

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This program plays a crucial role in ensuring that a significant portion of federal contracting dollars is allocated to these businesses, fostering growth and recognition for their contributions. Self-Certification Process: Through 2023, SDVOSBs can self-certify their status to compete for set-aside contracts at most federal agencies.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Founded by inventors and entrepreneurs, the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Franklin Pierce) is an Intellectual Property powerhouse, committed to training the next generation of IP lawyers through an emphasis on practice-based learning. This is what they said. All we have to do is stop saying “IP.”

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Such a conclusion is also consistent with the majority of responses that the USPTO received in its consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy. First, held the Board, a machine cannot enter into any binding legal contract.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

It is important to understand the ownership or possession of IP in case of any such contract with a third party. If there is any contract with the third party for the development of any IP, the parties must be clear with the terms. Owing of intellectual property is not automatic until and unless any agreement specifies so.

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