The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On 22 September 2021, China released a 15-year plan to develop intellectual property rights (IPR): ‘The Outline of Building a Powerful Intellectual Property Nation’ (2021–2035). The Outline’ (2021–2035) is highly noteworthy, comparable to the 2008 Outline of the National Intellectual Property Strategy. ‘The

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Utility patents are for functional inventions. Design patents protect the look of something functional, regardless of whether the functional aspects are new. Because of this, a popular use of design patents is to protect the outside of common consumer products. What’s more common than the written word?

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

While trademarks protect the brands used in the metaverse and copyright protects NFTs as intellectual works, what about the protection of the shape, patterns and colors characterizing the non-physical commodities in the metaverse? Are they protectable by design patents? Overview of current legislation in China. Article 2.4

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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

AUGUST 22, 2022

While trademarks protect the brands used in the metaverse and copyright protects NFTs as intellectual works, what about the protection of the shape, patterns and colors characterizing the non-physical commodities in the metaverse? Are they protectable by design patents? Overview of current legislation in China. Article 2.4

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Hrdy, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Akron School of Law, and Daniel H. Brean, Senior In-House Intellectual Property Counsel, Respiratory Care, Philips. Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? Guest post by Camilla A. See [link].

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In response to public comments submitted in response to its request thereof regarding the “article of manufacture” requirement for design patent eligibility appearing in Title 35, United States Code, Section 171 , and as explained in our previous post , the U.S. a)(I) ] but provides important clarifications.”

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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. This series provides an in-depth look at different types of intellectual property.

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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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Patently-O

AUGUST 7, 2021

Andrew Godsey (Global Technology Transfer Group) and Clarke Nelson (InFact Experts LLC): Comprehensive Overview of Modern Patent Valuation. Margaret Polson (Polson Intellectual Property Law PC): Overview of Design Patents for Software-Related Inventions.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. As the U.S.

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More Than Your Mark

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

United States law offers four types of protection for intellectual property, namely patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Only two of these, patents and trade secrets, can grant you the protection of ideas. The Price of Exclusion by Patent – Disclosure to the Public.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. ” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. As the U.S.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

Given the complexities of patentability searches, patent drafting, and patent prosecution, consulting with an attorney at TraskBritt can streamline and provide strategies in pursuing a patent and protection of your intellectual property rights. . File a Continuation Application (MPEP § 201.07).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

China has been negotiating such accession for a few years, and it was partly anticipated by certain measures of harmonization introduced with the latest amendment to the patent law in 2019, for example, the extension of a design patent duration from 10 to 15 years.

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