Patently-O

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Supreme Court is set to consider several significant patent law petitions addressing a range of issues from the application of obviousness standards, challenges to PTAB procedures, interpretation of joinder time limits IPR, to the proper scope patent eligibility doctrine. Realtime Data v. Fortinet, No.

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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. In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Article 2.4 Article 2.4

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2023

The issue of Computer Related Inventions (CRI) in India has popped up again, with Delhi High Court presently hearing an appeal against an order of the Patent Office rejecting an application filed by Microsoft, titled ‘Reversible 2-Dimensional Pre-/Post- Filtering For Lapped Biorthogonal Transform’, under Section 3(k).

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The IPKat

JANUARY 22, 2023

Here are the nominees and winners: Best Patent Law Book The nominations were: Intellectual Property Protection for Plant Related Innovation: Fit for Future? Thank you to readers who voted for the IPKat book of the year awards 2022!

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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). Summary Judgment : Mosaic lacked product design trade dress rights.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Aimed at private practice lawyers, judges, prosecutors, ministry officials and other practitioners seeking an introduction to European information technology law, this live online course will offer participants the possibility to interact instantly and directly with top-class speakers while saving you time and money.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 11, 2022

Kilpatrick Townsend partners Adria Perez and Clay Wheeler recently presented “Criminal Enforcement Trends in a Connected World” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectural Property Seminar (KTIPS).

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2022

Kilpatrick Townsend partners Adria Perez and Clay Wheeler recently presented “Criminal Enforcement Trends in a Connected World” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectural Property Seminar (KTIPS).

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 26, 2022

Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys Farah Cook and Michelle Tyde recently presented “What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Best Practices and Hot Topics For Patent & Technology Licensing Transactions” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar (KTIPS). By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 23, 2022

Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys Allison Dobson, Nicki Kennedy, and Troy Petersen recently presented “PTAB Update: Recent Developments in IPR and PGR Practice” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar (KTIPS).

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

This case began back in 2006 when Crocs sued Double Diamond and others for patent infringement of Crocs’s design patents. Therefore, Dastar ‘s unaccredited copying did not constitute a false designation of origin actionable under § 43(a) of the Lanham Act. Crocs largely prevailed in those actions.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a long-anticipated Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. 2 in the Guidance. Principle No.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2023

on 24 February, 2023 (Delhi High Court) In the present case, the plaintiff alleged infringement of its device “Royal” and passing off by the defendant’s adoption of “Zabreen Royal” device. The present order concerns the appeal filed against the order of the trial court in the infringement suit.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit recently vacated a jury verdict of non-infringement in the long-running design patent dispute between outdoor apparel companies Columbia Sportswear and Seirus Innovative Accessories. Design Patent No. Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc. ,

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The event will be held (in Dutch) and is being hosted by Jos Van der Wijst, lawyer specialised in IP law and AI. After the presentation, the attendees will be provided with an exclusive tour of the museum followed by a reception. Dutch patent attorneys attending the event will also be awarded 1 PE point. The event is free.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

His research interests are broad, and he recently completed a comparative work examining patents in Islamic law. Companies and law firms with a transnational presence in Islamic countries should recognize that patents may present different considerations in countries with less secular legal systems. patent law.

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The IPKat

JUNE 9, 2023

It was dedicated to the best and worst copyright and design cases of the past 20 years. Chijioke Okorie during the Q&A (photo: Neil Graveney) Chijioke Okorie then presented the Blind SA vs the South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. The panel continued with the presentation of Eleonora Rosati.

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The IPKat

MAY 19, 2024

Under existing patent law, the patentability of such an invention would require the patent claim to be purpose limited. Importantly, however, the problem presented by AI-generated prior art for patent law is not qualitatively new.

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The IPKat

JUNE 10, 2023

Darren Meale proposing a fluorescent colour trade mark (photo: Neil Graveney ) As best and worst case he then recalled L'Oréal ( C‑487/07 ) where the central question was how competitive the law should be and where to draw the line between investment in trade marks and lawful competition between undertaking.

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Patently-O

MARCH 28, 2024

The Motivation to Combine: In patent law, the “motivation to combine” doctrine plays a central role in determining whether a claimed invention is obvious under our guiding statute, 35 U.S.C. § If a person of ordinary skill can implement a predictable variation, § 103 likely bars its patentability. Teleflex Inc. ,

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

This evolving field presents unique challenges and opportunities, requiring a forward-thinking approach to navigate its complexities. Recently, Yuri Eliezer was invited to share his insights on the Conscious Design Podcast , hosted by Ian Peterman.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While many Congress attendees from around the world lined up for the Unified Patent Court boot camp and mock trial panels, this Katfriend opted to sample the day’s selection of soft IP offerings. a of the Design Directive. a of the Design Directive. The case shows clearly that virtual goods can also infringe in the real world.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

TRADE MARKS Lise Charles (WTR) provides an overview of the most-read posts on Word Trademark Review (WTR) on European trade mark case law over the past year, including analyses of cases dealing with issues such as unconventional signs (i.e., Daktronics, Inc., 21-438).

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The kit is intended to alleviate a child’s fear that Santa Claus might not leave presents. There are several patents for fire extinguishers incorporated into Christmas decorations. One patent covers a fire extinguisher hidden inside the trunk of a synthetic Christmas tree that is activated by a heat sensor. design patent no.

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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. 3(k) of Patent Act with Art.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This annual conference will update patent litigators and attorneys on the ongoing European and EU initiatives in the field of patent law. As mentioned, IPKat readers are intitled to a 25% discount in the registration fee by using code ERA2022IPKAT at checkout.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 1, 2023

The question presented is whether a new and useful method for measuring a natural phenomenon, that improves upon prior methods for measuring that very same phenomenon, is eligible for patent protection under Section 101. patent law. Following the Federal Circuit’s decision in the CareDx case, CareDx, Inc.,

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 27, 2022

Section 171 of title 35 United States Code provides “whoever invents any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture may obtain a patent thereof”. Because of the emerging technologies such as projections, virtual and augmented reality, the USPTO is exploring the arena of protection of digital design patents.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

What is not a “significant contribution” is when a user “only presents a problem to an AI system,” and the AI provides the solution. An example of this would be a user asking ChatGPT to design pin fins on a heat sink to meet certain criteria. prior art).

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Olaf Sööt Design’s pending petition for certiorari centers on the age-old division between issues-of-fact and issues-of-law. Constitution generally requires due process, and particularly protects litigants’ rights to a jury trial in common law cases. The question presented by this petition for writ of.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 13, 2021

The 1836 Patent Act added the caveat that no patent should issue on an invention previously “described in any printed publication.” ” That language has carried through the various major patent law overhauls and continues as a prominent aspect of 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1). Centripetal Networks, Inc.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 29, 2021

TechnoLlama presented an overview of the creator's copyright fight to clean up Pepe's image - and how NFTs fit in. Less terminally online readers of The IPKat may be forgiven for a lack of familiarity with Pepe, the cartoon frog who has become a symbol of both hate and freedom.

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Patently-O

MAY 6, 2024

” The printed matter doctrine a unique and somewhat amorphous concept in patent law that straddles the line between patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § On the eligibility side, the doctrine serves as a screening tool to exclude claims that are directed solely to the content of information from patent protection.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

by Dennis Crouch LKQ’s brief for today’s en banc rehearing begins with the following interesting statement: “As with utility patents, the U.S. Constitution and the Patent Act prohibit design patents on ordinary innovations.” Although case applied pre-1952 law, the reminder here is poignant.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

A trademark typically consists of a word (like Cheerios), a stylised word or letter (like the iconic M logo for McDonald’s), a design (like Nestlé’s birds’ nest), or a phrase (like “Life tastes better with KFC”).

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2023

000018762 covering ‘land, air and water vehicles and parts thereof (not included in other classes), including engines for vehicles’ in class 12 protecting the following sign: The defendant is a natural person, who sold between 1986 and 2017 radiator grilles customised and designed for old Audi models from the 1980s and 1990s.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

. § 101, “[w]hoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law.

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