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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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Patently-O Bits and Bytes by Juvan Bonni

Patently-O

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Mikey Campbell: Apple Challenges Patent Troll Targeting Maps Navigation (Source: Apple Insider). Blake Brittain: Apple Must Face Apple Watch Patent Claims, Fed Circ. Susan Decker and Matthew Bultman: Apple Sinks ‘Submarine Patent,’ Escapes $308.5 New Job Postings on Patently-O: Lilly.

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Patently-O Bits and Bytes by Juvan Bonni

Patently-O

Stephen Warwick: Apple and Ericsson’s Massive Patent Dispute is Going to Trial Next Year (Source: iMore). Philip Blenkinsop: EU Launches WTO Dispute Against China Over Telecom Patents (Source: Reuters). Wendell Roelf and Julie Steenhuysen: Moderna Patent Application Raises Fears for Africa COVID Vaccine Hub (Source: Reuters).

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USPTO call for comments: Impact of AI on patentability

The IPKat

The USPTO has issued a request for comments regarding the impact of AI on patentability. The USPTO specifically calls for views on how the proliferation of AI could affect evaluations of patentability, including what qualifies as prior art and the capabilities of the person skilled in the art. Comments are due by 29 June 2024.

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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. AI and Patent Search : Yuri explains how AI can improve the patent search process.

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Is the Five-Year Decline in Patent Litigation Positive or Negative? It Depends who you Ask

IP Close Up

From 2013 to 2017 patent suits filed dropped by 35% and stayed that way through 2022. Excluding volume patent litigation filers, typically non-practicing entities (NPEs) Continue reading

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

LexBlog IP

Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets. A prudent IP strategy would therefore consider patent protection for more physical innovations and trade secret or copyright protection for software. This might include brand names, product line names, style names, or even unique packaging or product design.