Patently-O

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Mennell, Koret Professor of Law; Director, Berkeley Center for Law & Technology; Faculty Director, Berkeley Judicial Institute; University of California at Berkeley School of Law, and Ella Corren, University of California at Berkeley School of Law, J.S.D. Turning to our findings, we begin with Universal Robots’ “UR5” robot arm.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

Why not file a patent application? Deciding whether or not to file a patent application is not easy. If you knew for sure that your new product would be a huge success, then the decision to apply for a patent would be easy. What are bad reasons for not filing a patent? Will the innovation work?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Over the last 20 years, the total number of design patents issued per year in the United States has erupted. As illustrated in the graph below and further highlighted in this animated graph, in the 30 year period between the years 1971 and 2000 a total of nearly 219,000 design patents were issued by the U.S.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

17, 2023) Last week, the USPTO released a document entitled “Supplemental Guidance for Examination of Design Patent Applications Related to Computer-Generated Electronic Images, Including Computer-Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfaces.” The statutory subject matter provision for design patents, 35 U.S.C. §

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

When should you file a patent application? Apply for a patent now or wait a bit? At what point will it be too late to file a patent application ? The best time to file a patent application is before you show your invention to the public or make any sales. Applying for patents is like running a race.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Generally, the public benefits from the revelation of new technologies. In exchange for the public disclosure of your proprietary information, the government is willing to give you a patent. The disclosure in a patent application must enable others of reasonable skill in the field to make and use your invention.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The argument is that flat rate patent lawyers would be tempted to do less work for a fixed fee. Patent lawyers may be tempted to bill more hours in working on a patent application. This principle applies whether the work is coming from a hourly or flat rate patent attorney.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Biotechnology-the word suggests that this is biological advancement based on technology. This technological advancement heals the world at the molecular level and most often involves DNA modification techniques. Some important contributions of this technology based biological advancement include- Agriculture-.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

Interesting Patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Visit our Patents Page here.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Patentability Search.

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Larson & Larson

MAY 16, 2023

Here are some key points to keep in mind when drafting a patent application: Start by understanding what type of patent protection you need. There are three types of patents – utility patents (for new machines), design patents (for ornamental designs), and plant patents (for newly discovered plants).

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 26, 2021

Robert Easton, the mastermind behind GPS, obtained a patent for the technology and intellectual property behind his invention in 1974. The Different Types of Patents. There are three main types of patents recognized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office ( USPTO ); Utility Patents, Design Patents, and Plant Patents.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

What types of patents are eligible for Amazon APEX? The APEX program works for utility patents only. Design patent infringement would not be covered under this program. Moreover, simpler technologies are more likely to be accepted. Utility patents with complex claims might not be appropriate for APEX.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

1] Similarly, a Colorado court found the illegality doctrine did not bar a design patent infringement suit involving a TOKER POKER hand tool [2]. The Court found the patented design was for a product traditionally used with tobacco even though it could be used with cannabis. 1] The asserted patents were: U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Unlike patents which have a definite expiration, trade secrets can last indefinitely as long as the above requirements are maintained. Trade secrets may not be ideal if your technology can be easily reverse engineered. Keep in mind that patents must be registered in order to be protectable. How much does IP cost?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Applied Biological Laboratories (ABL), a biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufacturers, and distributes healthcare products, developed an antiviral nasal technology using immunoglobulin G, a common antibody in body fluids. Diomics developed an antiviral nasal spray with the same technology.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A comprehensive guide to intellectual property and legal protections for software technology. As a software developer, investor, visionary that has invested significant time and resources into software technology, it is crucial not to share the details of your innovation until you have taken steps to protect it properly.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 17, 2022

The FTO analysis typically includes search results for issued patents and published patent applications that cover technologies similar to the company’s technology and an assessment of any patent infringement litigation risk those patent matters may present.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

For startups in the digital age, copyrights are particularly important in safeguarding software programs and applications. Additionally, copyrights can also extend to website content, graphic designs, logos, videos, and other digital assets. Design patents: Design patents protect novel ornamental designs for an article.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Many big companies are getting ready to enter the world of Metaverse, for example, Nike for the purpose of selling virtual footwear and apparel in the virtual world of metaverse filed many trademark applications with the U.S These trademark applications consist of Nike’s logo “just do it” and air Jordan designs.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Although he did not articulate it in precisely the same terms, Gernsback’s justification for scientifiction echoes the language of patent law’s disclosure theory. Gernsback’s Provisional Patents were not at all like today’s provisional patent applications. Compare 35 U.S.C. § See, e.g. In re Cortright , 165 F.3d

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

SpicyIP Tidbits: Clarification on Jurisdiction of High Courts after the Tribunals Reform Act 2021, and Need for Reasoned Orders for Rejecting Patent Applications. Then we discussed the Bombay High Court’s decision to rebuke the Patent Office for dismissing a patent application without providing sufficient reasons for the same.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Federal Circuit is hearing oral arguments today in the design patent case of LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC 21-2348. Mark Lemley argues that Federal Circuit’s obviousness standard (known here as the Rosen-Durling test) makes it too difficult to actual reject or cancel design patent claims.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 10, 2022

Madelaine Lynch is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, enrolled in Professor David Vaver’s 2021-2022 Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program. Part 5: The IP Hidden Gems: Trade Secrets and Industrial Designs. Part 3: Use It or Lose It: How to Acquire and Protect your Trademarks.

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Patently-O

MARCH 13, 2022

Solomon Israel: Court Tosses Canopy Cannabis Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against GW Pharma (Source: MJ Biz Daily). Josh Norem: Apple Patent Application Envisions a Mac Inside a Keyboard (Source: Extreme Tech). Landers: The Problem of Design Patents: Representation and Subject Matter Scope (Source: SSRN).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Impleading the Department of Telecommunications/ Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Court directed them to issue blocking orders against the impugned links. CCI , the Delhi High Court held that Chapter XVI of the Patents Act is a complete code in itself and overrides the Competition Act, 2002.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 14, 2023

In that meeting, Ragner and six others from Ragner Technology Corporation met with Berardi. Three months later, Berardi filed his first expandable hose patent application (which was eventually issued as the ʼ941 patent).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

Compared with older battery technologies, the lithium-ion battery was lightweight and compact, had high energy density, and required little to no maintenance, making it the ideal battery for mobile devices. Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte in batteries with a technology that is said to be safer, more efficient (i.e.,

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