Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Industry stalwarts and startups alike have launched generative models that can create new text, images, video, 3D models, and even software code — with the promise of more powerful and disruptive innovations to soon follow. Patent strategies should reflect the current legal landscape as well as anticipate potential future legal developments.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are they protectable by design patents? In this post we will analyze the availability of design patents for digital commodities and how it compares with other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore. A “physical product” is still needed to file an application. Overview of current legislation in China.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

Interesting Patents | Rolex: A New Era in Wristwatch Design: Minimizing Frictional Wear with Innovative Fixing Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 11, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2021

These already exist, but Crunch has designed a new model that includes a handle (for stability) and also a touchscreen control that can be used to stream audio/video instructions. Crunch recently filed a utility patent application (February 2021) with the USPTO seeking to patent the following two claims: 1. Question 3.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Are they protectable by design patents? In this post we will analyze the availability of design patents for digital commodities and how it compares with other Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Singapore. A “physical product” is still needed to file an application. Article 2.4 Article 2.4

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

In recent years, AI patent activity has exponentially increased. The figure below shows the volume of public AI patent applications categorized by AI component in the U.S. AI patent activities by year. Inventors and patent attorneys often face the challenge of effectively protecting new AI technology development.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The findings of this short judgement have possible significant implications on the jurisprudence regarding 3(k) and business methods in the Patent Act. The Controller of Patents and Designs in July which had rejected a patent application for being primarily a claim to business method.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) directed patent practitioners to current case law and sections of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) as reminders as the patent practitioners continue to work in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology space. On September 22, 2022, the U.S. MPEP 2173.05(g)

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SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

She is keenly interested in exploring various fields in law, especially IP, TMT and dispute resolution. Highlights of the week Jab We Met (if at all): Do Patent Oppositions and Examination Run on a Parallel track? Delhi High Court to Examine Do patent oppositions and examinations run on parallel tracks? from NUALS, Kochi.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 1, 2023

Interesting Patents | Airbus – Unpacking the Fuselage-Integrated Tailplane by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Madelaine Lynch is an IP Intensive intern, an IP Innovation Clinic Fellow, and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Part 3: Filling for a Patent or Trademark, What Can I Expect? Part 4: Filing for a Patent in Canada and Beyond. The US Provisional Patent. Part 5: Why Can’t I Talk About It, It’s My Invention?

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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 1: The Four Pillars of Patentability. Part 2: A Beginner’s Guide to Patenting Software and Artificial Intelligence.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

IPR and Metaverse Although controlled by actual people within a metaverse , the law regarding the legitimacy of activities taken by virtual characters is still in its infancy and has not yet fully developed. Even though the metaverse feeling is real it is the base on which the real-world laws to be applicable.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 30, 2023

Interesting Patents | Revolutionizing Wearable Audio Devices: A Comprehensive Look at Bose Corporation’s Innovative Patent by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2023

Interesting Patents | Nike: Sole Structure with Midsole Protrusions and Arced Profile by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

MAY 16, 2023

Interesting Patents | SharkNinja: The Future of Beverage Pouring: A New Drink Dispenser Set to Change the Game by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Tuesday, May 16, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws. Intellectual property is a company asset, just like inventory.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

Smartphone Case Creates Illusion of Embedded Gems and Crystals by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, April 27, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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Intepat

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Section 3 of the Patents Act, 1970 (the Act) puts forth the criteria of what does not fall under the ambit of “inventions”. The inventive step as designated in the application reduces time associated with scheduling job execution in HPC systems with a direct impact on reduced computational demands.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Katfriends Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst from Lewis Silkin report on recent litigation in the UK against the developers of AI generation software. What is AI image generation software? This litigation has arisen amongst a flurry of recent interest in AI generated works.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 27, 2023

Interesting Patents | Revolutionizing Furniture Safety with a New Anti-Tipping Mechanism by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 9, 2023

Interesting Patents | Disney VR Experience Scriptwriting by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ? Want to run a free AI-Powered Prior Art Patent Search ?

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

People are aware of the term ‘Property,’ which relates to the regulations, rules, and laws of ‘Real Property’ or ‘Real Estate,’ i.e., land. One way in which the real estate owners designate the boundaries of their assets, which is the land, is by putting a fence around it. Trademarks.

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Patently-O

MAY 2, 2022

2022) focuses on the classic patent law question of whether the inventor’s pre-filing sales activity serve to bar the patent from issuing. Sunoco’s patents cover systems for blending butane into gasoline. The patents here are pre-AIA and so the on-sale bar included a one-year pre-filing grace period.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2023

Interesting Patents | Fishing Storage Device: A Game-Changer for Anglers by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

MAY 4, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2023

Interesting Patents | A Leap Into the Future: Understanding Neuralink’s Pioneering Implantable Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 18, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 23, 2023

Interesting Patents | Unveiling the Future of Casino Gaming: Fraud Detection System by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

Interesting Patents | Google: Compact Home Assistant Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Google | Thursday, April 12, 2023 @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-64384593060dc9966{display: Looking for more information on patents ? Want to run a free AI-Powered Prior Art Patent Search ?

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Previously, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) has found that a non-human may infringe patents. But can an AI system be a named inventor on a patent? With the advances in AI technologies, AI systems create drugs, treatments, designs, and more. Patent Appl. Thaler, assignee, filed U.S.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Fellows program launched in 2011 and was designed for lawyers with eight to 15 years of experience. Pathfinders is a seven-month professional program designed to train high-performing, early-career attorneys on foundational leadership- and relationship-building. “I from New York University School of Law and his B.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A patent is an intellectual property right granted by a government to the inventor, to protect their invention and allow the fullest commercial exploitation of the patented invention. Importantly, only those who have developed new technologies and created a product can file for a patent on the new technology.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 25, 2023

Interesting Patents | 7-Eleven: Revolutionizing Inventory Management with Smart Cup Dispensers by Jaime Chandra Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 25, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

Interesting Patents | Spotify’s Groundbreaking Descriptive Search and Personalized Playlist System by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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