Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s era, where the whole world has turned to virtual means, blockchain as a technology is gathering everyone’s attention and showing accelerating growth in its market. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. However, are the blockchain technologies really patentable?

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2023

In this 650-paragraph judgement , the court ruled that students can in certain situations be “consumers” vis a vis the university under the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulation 1999/2083) (UTCCR). In Oct 2013, Mr. Jing commenced his DPhil studies (PhD equivalent), signing a contract which included the University’s IP Provisions.

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Patently-O

MAY 22, 2024

The key issue was whether Dr. Core developed the patented invention “entirely on [his] own time” under his employment agreement. By an apparent magical operation the language causes title to transfer immediately at the moment of invention. Seagate Technology, LLC , 803 F.3d Nokia Corp. , 23-1001 (Fed. May 21, 2024).

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Recent advances in the technical field of quantum technologies have not only experienced high amount of attention in information science and software engineering disciplines but also gained a wide interest of government due to its complexity and global significance. What kinds of IP related rights would apply to quantum computing technology?

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2023

That statement argued that Moderna should be released from infringement liability under the terms of a government contract that “authorize[d] and consent[ed] to all use and manufacture” of any U.S. patented invention. The event was prompted in part by a recent U.S. s COVID-19 vaccine.

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Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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LexBlog IP

MAY 16, 2023

Parties entering into patent transactions involving existing (or potential future) EPs should consider the impact of the UPS on their contracts and licences. In some cases, time may be of the essence in implementing the desired actions, so ensure the contract reinforces this through tight deadlines and timing covenants.

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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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

But as technology improved, this legal theory stopped making as much sense. Now, the primary vehicle to stop web scraping is with breach of contract claims. Now, in its case against Bright Data, Twitter’s lawyers filed three claims: breach of contract, tortious interference with a contract, and unjust enrichment.

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Patently-O

JULY 22, 2022

Steven Young and Carl Hewitt developed technology for monitoring infant biometrics. The result was SleepIQ technology for Sleep Number smart beds. However, the pair had not fully exited from their Sleep Number contract. ” UDP Labs quickly filed a provisional patent application for Young and Hewitt’s new inventions.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

When artificial technologies are utilized for creating innovations, such as employing evolutionary algorithms for antenna design or engaging IBM Watson to produce music, IPR laws become relevant. IPR aims to encourage and acknowledge endeavors that result in inventive or creative outputs, as these contributions benefit society in some way.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under typical Phase 1 contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), default ownership of domestic and international intellectual property rights belong to the Contractor. The inventor of the invention and the corresponding contract number that the agreement was conceived under.

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Intepat

JUNE 14, 2024

In an age of innovation and technology and stricter patent regulations, trade secrets have emerged as a breath of fresh air for companies facing difficulties in obtaining patent protection. In the fields of biotechnology and life sciences, secrecy is crucial to protect the manufacturing process or invention from falling into the wrong hands.

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Patently-O

JULY 19, 2021

” The examiner rejected the claims as directed to a fundamental economic practice rather than a practical invention and that, absent the computer limitations, the method is a mental process (with pencil + paper). On appeal though the PTAB affirmed: Hedging risk is a fundamental economic practice. Ex parte Knoll , Appeal No. ”

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets. On the other hand, lawsuits directed at the core technology of the business will almost assuredly prevent a deal from going through.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 10, 2023

9,364,435; 8,058,069; 8,492,359; 8,822,668; 9,006,417; 9,504,651; 9,518,272; 11,141,378; 11,298,320; and 11,318,098 relating to messenger RNA-delivery technology. Patent Nos. and BioNTech SE alleging that COMIRNATY® and any COVID-19 mRNA lipid nanoparticle vaccine products infringe five of the ten Arbutus patents listed above.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

Moreover, many expressed concern that NFT-specific legislation would be premature at this time and could impede the development of new NFT applications, given the evolving nature of the technology. Proposals to use NFTs to replace or supplement copyright recordkeeping did not demonstrate added value. NFTs may offer opportunities for U.S.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Four Tet had signed with Domino in 2001 ; a time where CDs were still popular and long before the invention and popularization of music streaming. In this contract, it was stipulated that for licences, he would be paid a royalty rate of approximately 50%, but for a sale, such as the sale of a CD, he would be paid a royalty rate of 18%.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 19, 2024

The decision is lacking though because the court does not ground its decision in any particular contract or property tradition. Although it states that the invention rights “shall be the property” of the employer, it does not include any language spelling out an automatic assignment of rights. ” Brian Barnett.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

Any physical device that can improve the virtual experience and blend the virtual world with the real world can get a patent, for example, headsets, cameras, haptic gloves, scanning sensors, AR and VR Technology, etc. Trademarks A Trademark can be a mark, symbol, design, color, combination of colors, shapes, etc.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2022

A patent is an exclusive right granted to the owner of an invention, that allows him to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without the consent of the owner. A Patent is granted for any product or process invention for a period of 20 years. He is thus, able to explain the invention to others.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Such collection of massive structured, unstructured, and multi-structured data is due to our constant interaction with smart gadgets and technologies like mobile phones, credit cards, televisions, computers, smart watches, etc. Big data refers to the large and diverse sets of information that can grow at an ever-increasing rate.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

California Institute of Technology v. ” (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, whoever without authority makes, uses, offers to sell, or sells any patented invention, within the United States or imports into the United States any patented invention during the term of the patent therefor, infringes the patent.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 27, 2021

Below are a few leaders who, through their innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, have made a significant contribution to the Commerce Department’s mission to drive business expansion and economic growth and accelerate American leadership in research, invention, and innovation. Ramsey Prize and I.I. Rabi Prize. The mission of the U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Even if Google’s conduct could be interpreted as a technical violation of many websites’ notoriously overbroad terms of service, their conduct doesn’t meet the criteria for most online breach of contract disputes. Trademark, copyright, trespass to chattels, the law of online contracts—none of this stuff is novel.

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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. 2017; Koning et al.,

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Prominent tech founders and venture capitalists (VCs) argued about the meaning and implications of web3, a vague concept hinting at a possible utopian vision of a decentralized internet and the new opportunities that might be created around emerging technologies such as blockchain. I can’t find it.”. So, is web3 “somewhere between a and z”?

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 19, 2022

These risks will only get worse as humanity becomes more dependent on computers and digital information and as inventive new ways for technology to reproduce and distribute data products are developed. The Indian Contract Act may be invoked by including a separate clause in the contract for database confidentiality.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

It applies to different aspects of a business, such as finance, corporate transactions, negotiations, employment agreements, technologies, to name a few. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (abbreviated as NDA) is a legal document signed to safeguard the previously-mentioned sensitive information.

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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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Patently-O

APRIL 11, 2024

Section 271(f) deals with the exportation of components of a patented invention with an intent to assemble them abroad. Because that activity is domestic, the lost profits for lost service contracts were the result of a permissible domestic application of the statute. Marvell Technology Group , were “questionable.”

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs. However, it is a double-edged sword because the licensee may become a competitor of or technologically dependent on the licensor. The ownership is not transferred.

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SpicyIP

JULY 2, 2021

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded LexisNexis Reed Tech a 10-year patent data and document management contract. New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. The strength and vitality of the U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2022

The confidential information which is generally not protectable tends to get protection as a trade secret which is specially drafted through a contract in companies. Those details must be sufficient for a person who is skilled in the relevant technology to make use of the invention. Seventh Circuit ruling in a recent case.

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