IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

While an employer may have invested significant resources to facilitate the production of an invention and wish to capitalize on their investment, their employee also likely devoted significant time and energy into developing the invention and may feel entitled to benefit from its associated IP. Private Sector Employees.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In 2022, the Federal Circuit definitively ruled that artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be named inventors or co-inventors on patent applications, reinforcing the longstanding principle that only natural persons are eligible as inventors under the Patent Act.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 9, 2021

In this post, I will be analysing the recommendations pertaining to the amendment of patent laws in order to facilitate inventorship and ownership by AI. I will be restricting the discussion to the evaluation of the Indian patent regime, as the implications of AI on Indian copyright law has been previously dealt with here.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

Particularly, the Federal Circuit has already denied en banc rehearing; additionally, the Federal Circuit is the only court of appeals with jurisdiction over questions of patent law, so no circuit split will occur. under the Patent Act. Stephen Thaler also has related pending patent applications in multiple other jurisdictions.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

Once commerce resumes between Russia and the affected countries, foreign owners of Russian patents should have documentation readily available to demonstrate such commercial activity in the hope that Russia authorizes retroactive compulsory licensing payments. underlining added).

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Patents filed before March 2013 are examined using the pre-AIA rules of patentability, including 35 U.S.C. 102(f): A person shall be entitled to a patent unless — (f) he did not himself invent the subject matter sought to be patented. SACMI then proposed the design to various US parties, including Plastipak.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

The Board upheld a refusal to register the product configuration shown below, for pen and pencil holders, concluding that the design is de jure functional under Section 2(e)(5). Examining Attorney Tarah Hardy Ludlow had (provisionally) accepted Applicant Pen Pal's Section 2(f) claim, but maintained the functionality refusal.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

Once commerce resumes between Russia and the affected countries, foreign owners of Russian patents should have documentation readily available to demonstrate such commercial activity in the hope that Russia authorizes retroactive compulsory licensing payments. ” (underlining added).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for Ownership. A trademark cannot be used to protect an invention, coding, or software program. Keep in mind; our patent system is a first-to-file patent system – meaning, it will generally only award patent rights to the first patent applicant.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

The Board upheld a refusal to register the product configuration shown below, for pen and pencil holders, concluding that the design is de jure functional under Section 2(e)(5). Examining Attorney Tarah Hardy Ludlow had (provisionally) accepted Applicant Pen Pal's Section 2(f) claim, but maintained the functionality refusal.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To seek Patent Protection on it is not possible per se since the element of the inventive step is absent, which is of the three essential pillars on which a patented invention is found (inventive step, industrial use, and novelty). However, a modified form of life may be considered a patentable subject matter.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The PTO responsive brief is due December 14, 2023. = = = The Federal Circuit recently affirmed a PTAB rejecting claims in a patent application filed by Institut Pasteur on the ground of obviousness-type double patenting. The policy goal is to prevent unjustified timewise extension of exclusive patent rights.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. These rights provide exclusive ownership and control over intangible assets, allowing creators to protect their innovations from unauthorised use, reproduction, or distribution.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. The ownership is not transferred. IP assets are primarily directed towards economic gain, either directly or indirectly.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Utility and Design Patents. Patents are probably the most confusing aspect of intellectual property, and justifiably so.

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Patently-O

MAY 2, 2022

The “on sale bar” prohibits patenting an invention that was placed “on sale” prior to the application being filed. 126 (1877) (delay excused by “bona fide effort to bring his invention to perfection, or to ascertain whether it will answer the purpose intended”). ” Pfaff v. Wells Elecs.,

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

Blockchain patent applications may be divided into two types: underlying technologies of blockchain, such as consensus methods, security, etc., and applications of blockchain in, e.g., fintech, legal, and other industries. Patent Eligibility Under the U.S. Patent System. See MPEP § 2106.04. See MPEP § 2106.04(d)(I).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

And Does it Apply to Stakeholders of a Patent Lifecycle. Patents are composed of several different parts, each of which serves a particular purpose in securing the rights of an invention. Each component can provide information to the various stakeholders in the life of a patent.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Delhi High Court on Non-filing of Written Submission to Delay Patent Application Process. The Controller of Patents where it rebuked the Plaintiff for not filing written submissions in time and thereby delaying the patent application process. Image from here. Defendant no.

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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.

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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. How much does IP cost?

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Dragons' Den

APRIL 6, 2023

It’s also important to remember that once you file a patent application, the clock starts ticking, and normally you get 12 months from filing your first application to file any other applications around the world for the same invention. Designs can last up to 25 years from the date of application.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Few people would want something that they put their heart and soul into creating, whether that’s art, music, design, or an invention, being used or sold without their permission. Utility and Design Patents. Patents are one of the most confusing types of IP law, and justifiably so. There are two types of patents.

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Intepat

APRIL 11, 2023

Startups must prioritize obtaining patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs etc., This scheme, however, merely aids the applicants to garner protection for their IPRs and does not in any way transfer ownership of the same to either the facilitators or the government. to safeguard their intellectual property.

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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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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Guidance aims to clarify how patent applications involving AI-assisted inventions will be examined by patent examiners, and reaffirms the existing jurisprudence maintaining that only natural persons, not AI tools, can be listed as inventors.

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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. 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

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. 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

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. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks , [2023] UKSC 49. In a December 20, 2023 decision, the UK Supreme Court has agreed with American courts that an inventive machine is not deserving of patent rights. Louis seeking to patent a thermal-mug designed by an artificial intelligence machine that he created.

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Patently-O

JUNE 28, 2023

– Jason) Guided invention sessions not only increase idea submission rates but also transform individuals’ perception of themselves as inventors. By creating a supportive environment and equipping participants with the necessary tools, these sessions pave the way for gender equality in patenting.

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More Than Your Mark

JULY 16, 2018

Factors to Consider for Patent Term Calculations. 120, 121 or 365(c); timely payment of maintenance fees; terminal disclaimer(s); patent term adjustments under 35 U.S.C. patent term extensions under 35 U.S.C. non-provisional or PCT application from which it claims priority. patent examiner. Terminal Disclaimers.

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Intepat

APRIL 4, 2022

Will it affect the patentability of the invention? It is time to think if our ideas are patentable if we share them in the public domain. The Intellectual Property Office grants patents to encourage new technology, development, and scientific research. The patent office can also reject the idea if it is too obvious.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The individual rights-based regime neglects the collective identity and duties arising from ownership. Li proposes redefining the nature of IP ownership through the lens of collective duties with a view to optimising the use of IP rights. And now she has our full attention.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The current generation of AI image generation tools such as Stable Diffusion , Midjourney and DALL·E 2 are designed to take a text description or prompt from a user and generate an image that matches the prompt. What is AI image generation software?

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Patently-O

AUGUST 28, 2023

I expect the doctrine would have never developed under our current patent term calculation and is instead a vestige of history. patents are tied to a family member patent via terminal disclaimer and its accompanying promise of continued common ownership. Millions of U.S. The doctrine has its stated origins in 35 U.S.C.

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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?

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