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Patent Assertion Entities: A Boon or a Bane?

Kashishipr

The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

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USPTO call for comments: Impact of AI on patentability

The IPKat

The international standards for patentability require that an invention is novel and inventive in view of the prior art. This approach could be used as a strategy by patent trolls or those looking to block others from patenting new structures. The full call for views can be viewed here.

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AI and IP Law: Podcast with Yuri Eliezer

LexBlog IP

Recently, Yuri Eliezer was invited to share his insights on the Conscious Design Podcast , hosted by Ian Peterman. This podcast brings together thought leaders from various fields to discuss the future of design and its impact on our world. He also suggests keeping some parts of the invention as trade secrets.

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M&A Checklist — How to Prepare Your IP for the Legal Due Diligence Process

LexBlog IP

This might include brand names, product line names, style names, or even unique packaging or product design. A settled “patent troll” lawsuit is typically not the end of the world and is very common for any company in the middle market or larger. Here, too, not all lawsuits are created equal.