Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The argument is that flat rate patent lawyers would be tempted to do less work for a fixed fee. Patent lawyers may be tempted to bill more hours in working on a patent application. This principle applies whether the work is coming from a hourly or flat rate patent attorney.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As we previously reported , AbbVie Inc. (“AbbVie”) brought an action on April 27, 2021, in the Northern District of Illinois for patent infringement against Alvotech hf. Patent Nos. 6,805,686; 8,926,975; 8,961,973; 8,999,337; 9,067,992; 9,085,619; 9,187,559; 9,512,216; 11,083,792; and the patent issuing from U.S.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In 2020, Storus (AKA “Mosaic Brands”) sued Ridge Wallet for both patent infringement (US7334616) and product-design trade dress misappropriation. Ridge counterclaimed with its own patent infringement contentions (US10791808, Fig 11 shown above). Ridge Wallet LLC , — F.4th 4th — (Fed.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

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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LexBlog IP

MARCH 17, 2022

Although there is no legal requirement for a company to obtain an FTO opinion before taking a new product, process, or service to market, obtaining one can be very beneficial as a preemptive measure to aid in defending a company in patent litigation against assertions of willful infringement and exposure to treble damages.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Does your product infringe a patent? Patent infringement can be tricky, but not incomprehensible. No single article can tell you everything you need to know about infringing patents, but I hope you will gain some wisdom from reading this post. Are you looking at a design patent or utility patent?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. Please let us know in the comments below.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

On one hand, they can lead to an amicable settlement between the parties and prevent lengthy litigations. 2023 (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court granted an interim injunction to the plaintiff against unauthorized use of its mark “Burger King”, the Crescent Logo Design and Hamburger Refresh Design Logo. Swapnil Patil & Ors.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

With deep expertise in litigation and patent prosecution and counseling, the attorneys represent clients across a range of industries and in various legal venues. Newly promoted principals for 2023 are: Ashley Bolt has experience handling complex patent and intellectual property litigation in U.S. District Courts.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 19, 2022

Foro anticipated that, at the conclusion of the feasibility study, Vita would provide a design of the deployment wheel that provided sufficient detail for manufacturing the equipment. Vita’s conceptual design was therefore readily ascertainable by proper means, and every feature was visually observable. Benton Energy Serv.

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The IPKat

APRIL 5, 2023

There were 17 Patents Court judgments in 2022, eight of which were written by Meade J. Moreover, of the 18 patents litigated only six were held to be valid. Appealing patents also remains a tough game with only one successful appeal in 2022. Over to Sam : "Ahead of the starters, some statistics appetisers were served.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act should be modified to prevent the reintroduction of patents on naturally-occurring genomic sequences that are isolated and purified in the lab, a change that will enable international pathogen research to continue while interfering little with private incentives to develop new biomedical technologies.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. However, the Appellants filed an application seeking leave to submit an auxiliary claim. Image from here F- Hoffmann -La Roche Ag & Anr v. Baxalta Incorporated v.

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2023

We also came across interesting orders from different high courts, notably the Delhi High Court decision on RX Prime and Canva’s patent infringement dispute and two orders on visual similarity between the competing marks. The petitioner thus argued that the amendment to Rule 138 of the Patents Rules is ultra vires.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How do you get patents that will stop Amazon sellers from taking your sales? Do you need a design or utility patent , or both ? How do you know if your patent claims are any good ? What matters most in getting patents to stop Amazon sellers from copying your product? So you’ve created a new product.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And these statutes and administrative rules are often the subject of litigation and require judicial interpretation and application. This lag is already becoming apparent in the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry. Below is Part II of our AV series focusing on the legal challenges and opportunities facing the AV industry. Regulatory.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. When the novelty of your concept includes a combination of functional and nonfunctional features, it may make sense to file both utility and design patents. How long will it take to get a utility patent?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Need a new patent attorney? What are some excuses that do not justify changing your patent lawyer? The patent application process is inherently challenging. treats the procurement and enforcement of patents, so certain things may simply be out of your patent lawyer’s control.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Other Posts COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Infringement? The Battle Between Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Continues The litigation surrounding mRNA patent thickens in the USA as Pfizer/ BioNTech files defence and counterclaims against the patent infringement allegations made by Moderna.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 30, 2022

Roughly 90% of utility patent applications will get rejected at least once. When it comes to utility patent applications, rejections come with the territory. Expect at least one Office Action in your nonprovisional patent application. How will such a claim amendment affect your potential patent rights?

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Patently-O

MARCH 13, 2022

Solomon Israel: Court Tosses Canopy Cannabis Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against GW Pharma (Source: MJ Biz Daily). Josh Norem: Apple Patent Application Envisions a Mac Inside a Keyboard (Source: Extreme Tech). Landers: The Problem of Design Patents: Representation and Subject Matter Scope (Source: SSRN).

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here’s a helpful article on the differences between design patents and utility patents. In certain cases, a product may require both utility and design patent protection. Timing is critical: When is it too late to apply for patents? Design patents protect the ornamental appearance of such products.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Delhi High Court however permitted the Defendant to file these documents holding them essential to indicate Defendant’s assertion that the suit design lacks novelty, which it held to be one of the defences available in a patent infringement action. Ericsson and Apple end patent-related legal row with licence deal.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

1, 2020) , Petitioner Sotera petitioned for IPR nearly twelve months after Patent Owner Masimo filed a patent infringement suit against Sotera in the Southern District of California. With this new decision from the POP, 2022 already has one more decision designated precedential than 2021. Back to Top. Back to Top.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 19, 2021

There, the plaintiff had developed “Olaplex” – a bonding solution designed to protect hair from chemicals contained in other products. The plaintiff’s licensor had filed a patent application on the product that had not yet been published. However, federal courts have found opportunities to address such wrinkles.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Punjab Agricultural University was granted a national patent in indigenous hybrid hydroponic technology. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks launches IPO Grievance Portal. Opposition filed against a patent application which claims AI to be the inventor.

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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. Research and development in the battery industry have led to a notable increase in patent filings at the U.S.

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