The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

Chapter 2, authored by David Musker, considers the overlaps between patents and designs. For instance, the existence of a patent may be used by competitors to argue that the design is dictated by function and should therefore be ineligible for protection. He also explains the history of why utility models never became an EU-wide right.

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Intellectual Property Editing Privacy Moral Rights 89

Patently-O

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Sywula sued for correction of invention, and the District Court initially dismissed the case on standing, but – after an amended complaint – has now agreed that Sywula has met the requirements to survive a pleading-stage demurrer. In patent law, inventorship is tied directly to ownership. Then came the patenting.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Trademark infringement litigation is expensive and time consuming, many times individuals are not aware they are infringing on a trademark. Intellectual property or IP is a creative work or invention that one holds rights to. Manuscripts, designs and art can all be classified as intellectual property. How are Trademarks Used?

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

Therefore, an NFT can refer to a digital art piece or can be linked to a physical product for proving the authenticity or ownership of the said product. By doing so, business companies and firms shall have a better picture in their minds and enforce their Trademark Rights well in case the prospect of litigation arises.

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Intellectual Property IP Non-Fungible Tokens Branding 116

CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article is part of our series showcasing well-known copyright ownership cases from the music and film industries, technology, and more. This week’s post looks at three well-known copyright infringement cases involving tech giants battling each other over ownership rights. Apple vs. Microsoft.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

However, the use of AI in litigation also bears risk, as highlighted by a recent First-tier Tribunal (Tax) decision, where an appellant had sought to rely on precedent authorities that, in fact, were fabricated by AI (a known risk with AI using large language models, referred to as hallucination). [1]

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2023

Armed with a trove of patents, trademarks, and copyrights, Willie has proven that he can not only strum the strings of our hearts but also create inventions that could very well change the world. His invention, dubbed the “Willie Pick,” has gained traction among environmentally-conscious musicians worldwide.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Music Invention Registering Trademarks 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The decisions in the first category, i.e., Top 10 IP Cases/Judgements (Topicality/Impact) reflect those that we thought were important from a topical point of view and were covered by the media in some way owing to the importance of parties litigating or the issue being considered or for impact on industry and innovation/creativity ecosystem etc.

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IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

SpicyIP Tidbit: Delhi High Court grants an Ex-parte Ad interim Injunction to Designer Gaurav Gupta On DHC’s recent interim injunction to designer Gaurav Gupta, Surabhi highlights the problem with the Court’s one glove fits all approach in this tidbit. Read on to know more. What’s in a Name? Hindustan Metal Industries Ltd.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 20, 2023

In this regard, the PTO is further considering, for determining whether a party is under-resourced, whether it should consider: government funding; third-party litigation funding support; the resources of anyone with an ownership interest in the patent owner; anyone with a stake in the outcome of the proceeding.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 5, 2021

Standard debate assumes semi omniscience of designer neutrally concerned with social welfare. Bespoke systems are often underutilized by their own designers and outmoded. Examples: Vessel Hull Design Protection Act. What if rules are largely written by the regulated parties? Was more heavily used 1999-2003.

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IP Invention Designs Design 45

Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

When it comes to new ideas, we’re talking about inventions. And inventions can be protected with patents. Depending upon whether your idea relates to appearance or function, you can file either a design patent application or utility patent application. In either case, you would end up with zero patent rights.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Confidentiality Patent Application 52

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

With these technical advances comes an increase in legal activity, including intellectual property (“IP”) filings and litigation. In fact, although most battery patents relate to technical features of a battery, a recent lawsuit related to design patents addresses a specific visual battery pack housing.

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Intellectual Property Technology Journalism IP 52

SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

They highlight that this failure is typified by the stark realities that have come to light in a pending public interest litigation before the Bombay High Court [BHC], regarding access to life saving drugs. In an article for The Wire Science, ‘COVID Vaccines: Where Does India Truly Stand on the TRIPS Waiver?’

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The extensive spectrum of discussions included diverse facets, from intellectual property filings to inventions, and ventured into the complex realms of legality, ethics, and geopolitics. He underlined that intellectual property is about more than simply production; it is also about solving social concerns with inventive solutions.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Higher Education Technology 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

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Technology Patent IP Invention 52

LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office granted ownership of the word “Jesus” to Jesus Jeans, owned by a publicly traded Italian company, BasicNet, giving the company exclusive rights in America to sell clothing bearing the name “Jesus.” “ find out knowledge of witty inventions.”: ” (at page 9 and 13). .”

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Invention Trademark Copyright 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

In particular, ChatGPT is a type of “language” model designed to respond with a natural language reply when prompted with a text-based question. The “Chat” in ChatGPT refers to this question-and-answer design, where ChatGPT behaves like a ChatBot. Patents: Inventorship Can an AI, such as ChatGPT, invent?

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property IP Inventor Copyright 52

LexBlog IP

JUNE 15, 2022

1, it, he made inventive contributions and started the inventive process. 1976), or that the process of production he designed and initiated “required great skill” even if “no changes were required.” Though Thaler claims that he has somehow been denied his entitled copyright ownership, Complaint , par.

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Inventor Copyright Art Intellectual Property 52

Intepat

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Respondent contended that “Renaissance” was not a coined or inventive word but rather generic and was used honestly and concurrently by the Respondent since 15 years. Pharmaceutical goods require the larger public interest to be taken into account and not just the rights of the private litigants.

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Trademark Trademark Law Registering Trademarks Law 98

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The biosimilar pathway was designed to increase competition for biologics and reduce healthcare costs. Yet 2020 saw a slowdown in biosimilar activity with the lowest number of annual biosimilar approvals since 2016 and fewer product launches than 2019—as well as a decrease in district court litigation and post-grant proceedings.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

That said, ACE does include carve-outs that permit exports of “software specifically designed and limited to providing basic updates and upgrades, vulnerability disclosure or cyber incident response” to governments of these and other allied governments. ITEMS TO KNOW AND KEEP IN MIND GOING FORWARD. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

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Privacy Reporting Government Technology 40

SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The decisions in the first category , i.e., Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact) reflect those that we thought were important from a topical point of view and were covered by the media in some way owing to the importance of parties litigating or the issue being considered or for impact on industry and innovation/creativity ecosystem etc.

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