Patently-O

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

So much so that the post-1902 Act regional circuit design patent cases invalidating design patents on functionality grounds would come out oppositely under the Federal Circuit’s lax standards. In 2015, it sought copyright registration of this useful article as a sculptural work.

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Kashishipr

JULY 28, 2021

It may so happen that in furtherance of uncovering non-literal infringement, the doctrine may help envelop even those elements that may only be impliedly found in the Patent Application. The same is a concern that is also often brought up by those inventors who try to design around the invention in good faith.

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Garrigues Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Today, April 27, is International Design Day, an event, which seeks to recognize the value of design in society and business. On this significant date, we take the opportunity to look at a recent judgment by the General Court of the European Union (EGC) that will allow companies to extend the protection of a design by twelve months.

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Sander Law

JUNE 8, 2023

Below is a brief summary of a few of them: Paris Convention (Foreign filing priority) After filing your IP in your home country, you can file the same IP in other countries and benefit from the filing date of the earlier home application (e.g. Note the PCT application never issues as a patent.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the Examining and Opposition Division, the question was answered "no" because not all inventors who were named as applicants in the US priority application had assigned the priority right in the European patent applications before filing the PCT application. The event is free , but registration is required.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Graphic designs on the front or back of a shirt, for example, will often be considered ornamental matter that would not qualify as trademark use. Consider filing an Intent-To-Use application. How to Design Patent the Appearance of Clothing Does your article of clothing have some unique 3-dimensional features?

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This week in Other Barks & Bites: a recent GAO report makes several recommendations designed to improve the Department of Defense’s lack of expertise in IP valuation and licensing; The U.S.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

Its purpose is to undertake the final stage of negotiations for an international legal instrument that aims to (amongst other things) introduce a disclosure of origin requirement for patents. Copyright and Designs Kevin Bercimuelle-Chamot discussed the recent judgment of the Tribunal judiciaire of Lyon.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Just a few days before Holidays season, the Legal Board of Appeal announced its ruling in the cases J 8/20 and J 9/20, thus confirming the decisions of the Receiving Section of the European Patent Office, both of which has refused the DABUS applications EP 18 275 163 and EP 18 275 174. The Board of Appeal also rejected this request.

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Sander Law

JULY 30, 2023

2024 CIPO fee increases The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is applying a one-time fee increase of 25% to most of its fees for trademarks, patents, copyright and industrial design registrations. Each additional class in application - $105.26 --> $139.00 Request Examination - $816.00 --> $1110.00

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SpicyIP

MARCH 12, 2024

Patent Oppositions in the pharmaceutical sector serve as a crucial and effective tool to ensure access to life-saving and affordable medicines. This system aids in filtering out frivolous patent applications, contributing to the maintenance of the quality of patents granted by the Patent Office.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 1, 2023

2) Furthermore, it is permissible to file a utility model in a country by virtue of a right of priority based on the filing of a patent application, and vice versa. 2) Furthermore, it is permissible to file a utility model in a country by virtue of a right of priority based on the filing of a patent application, and vice versa.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

In India, there are four Patent offices each having jurisdiction over a few states as detailed in the image. However, the dynamic effect would be wherever the exclusionary effect of the the registration are felt leading to monopolist situation and the injury caused to others due to the same’.

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SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

Deputy Controller of Patent and Designs : Emphasis on a speaking order by the Controller The dispute pertained to Patent Application no. Deputy Controller of Patents and Designs , Auckland Uniservices Limited v. Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs , N.V. Rosemount Inc.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

First thing first, let’s unfold the case: The case involves a writ petition challenging the abandonment of a patent application and praying for its restoration. Here, the background is that the Petitioner hired Mr. Naveen Chaklan of M/s Delhi Intellectual Property LLP to deal with his patent application.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

To build protectable trademark rights, you must generally begin using a mark to sell goods or services, or file a US trademark application based on a foreign registration for the same mark. If your ITU application matures into a registration, your ITU filing date will be treated as if you began using the mark on that date.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2022

At its core, the case relates to whether the right to file a patent application in the future is covered by the same provisions relating to the right to an existing patent or patent application. An equivalent provision is also included in the Design Directive 98/71/EC.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As of January 10, 2023, the total number of US patents I have obtained for clients is 695. Number of US Patents by Patent Attorney Vic Lin. That total includes both utility and design patents in the US. Of course, this total does not include all the international and foreign patents I’ve handled.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

While it’s not impossible, bumping up a US trademark application can only occur under very limited circumstances. Actually, it is significantly more difficult to expedite a trademark application than a patent application. So this extraordinary remedy is limited by design.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

As a result, owners of Russian patents from the affected countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the European Union, should not expect to be able to enforce their patent rights in Russia in the near term. underlining added).

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The IPKat

MAY 17, 2023

In September 2023 The first new ‘One IPO’ service will launch: · new patents search service - customers will have far more options in how they search for patents These include: keywords, owner of the IP right, date of registration, and the status of the IP right. There will be changes to how customers submit patent applications.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 11, 2022

File design patents to protect the appearance of the product. While design patents do not protect the function of your product, this valuable IP right may still be obtained to protect the looks of a functional product. But, what if you don’t own any patents and it’s too late to file a patent application ?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application. Who can file a patent application? Indian Patent Act restricts the patent acts of new plant breed.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 26, 2023

On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced amendments to fee schedules set out in the Patent Rules, Trademarks Regulations, Industrial Design Regulations, and Copyright Regulations and will take effect by January 1, 2024. to $555.00 as of January 1, 2024. to $225.00

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

1] Similarly, a Colorado court found the illegality doctrine did not bar a design patent infringement suit involving a TOKER POKER hand tool [2]. The Court found the patented design was for a product traditionally used with tobacco even though it could be used with cannabis. 1] The asserted patents were: U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

With the WIPO Diplomatic Conference fast approaching in May 2024, this Kat considered how the proposal for a disclosure of origin requirement in patent applications for inventions based on genetic resources compares with the recent law reform efforts in Australia and India. This Kat is looking forward to seeing you in sunny Alicante!

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

As a result, owners of Russian patents from the affected countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the European Union, should not expect to be able to enforce their patent rights in Russia in the near term. ” (underlining added). ” (underlining added).

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The guidance instructs examiners on how to determine the correct inventor(s) to be named in a patent or patent application for inventions created by humans with the assistance of one or more AI systems ”. It will then be interesting to see reactions to this newly published Guidance as well as to the public comments.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2023

On the defendant’s argument that the shape of the extension of the central motorhead is different in the competing designs, the court held that such a minor difference will not suffice to distinguish the impugned design from the suit design. However, the plaintiff concealed this disclaimer from the court.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Designs Marques Class 99 reported on the UKIPO's recently launched call for views on the design system. Patents IPFinance published an article on the USPTO's new patent search tool, which features a series of improvements on the previous version. The call for views was also reported by The IPKat and can be read here.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The Court sets aside the rejection, staying the suit until the rectification application’s disposal within eight months. Ynsect vs The Controller Of Patents on 28 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The appeal challenged the denial of an Indian patent application for insect treatment.

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2023

This raises the question of whether it is appropriate to designate the human, who contributed to only a part of the invention and collaborated with the AI, as the sole inventor. In this case, researchers patented a genus of monoclonal antibodies, but the antibodies’ amino acid sequences were not designed by humans.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Or complex mounted structures designed to be used within garages. Searching for current trade marks, design registrations and patents will aid your application by allowing you to see if similar rights already exist. Find out more about what to do to prepare your patent application using our guidance.

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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. Although copyright registration is not required, there are several benefits to doing so. Trademark Registration. Utility and Design Patents.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 16, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs ( pdf.), the Delhi High Court in very explicit terms called out the office of Controller of Patents and Designs for doing “little justice to the solemn functions” entrusted upon them with regards to their rejection order of Dolby’s patent application.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2022

A Patent is granted for any product or process invention for a period of 20 years. In order to apply for a patent, it is essential to file a patent application under the Chapter III of the Patent Act. The drafting of a patent application requires immense knowledge of science, law, and language.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Failure to renew a trademark registration can lead to a canceled registration, but the owner may still have common law rights by continually using the mark. Unlike patents, trademarks do not necessarily need to be registered in order to be protectable. Keep in mind that patents must be registered in order to be protectable.

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