Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

First published by ALM / Law.com in The Intellectual Property Strategist All of us have been exposed to and perhaps even overwhelmed by news about generative artificial intelligence (AI). Unlike machine learning technology that merely classifies or predicts, generative AI creates. Vidal , No. 2021-2347 (Fed.

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IPilogue

JUNE 2, 2022

Reversing what seemed like a victory for supporters of AI-owned intellectual property, the full bench of the Federal Court of Australia has confirmed the majority view of the world: only human inventors can own patent rights to their creations. What Does This Mean in the Canadian Context?

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To be specific, market research performed before filing a Patent Application or after obtaining Patent Protection may help an inventor or innovator significantly in examining the business environment for his invention or innovation. He would also understand the profitability and commercial viability of his invention.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As AI continues to advance and permeate various aspects of our lives, including healthcare, finance, and technology, understanding its role and level of expertise in these fields becomes crucial for developing appropriate policies and legal frameworks. Code § 103 ). US , 850 F.

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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. AI technology is complex and includes different parts across different fields. from 1990-2018.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction Innovation has always been at the forefront of progress, driving advancements in technology, healthcare, and countless other industries. While historically, the field of patent filing has been dominated by men, an inspiring shift is taking place. of all inventors , with men making up the remaining 83.8%.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Founders Legal®, a boutique Corporate & Intellectual Property law firm, has teamed up with the PQAI℠ initiative to launch a free patent search tool. This tool is both powerful and precise, making it an effective resource for individual inventors, entrepreneurs, and small to medium-sized businesses.”

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

Before we delve into understanding the concept of Patent Search , let us first make ourselves familiar with the definition of a patent. A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. Types of Patent Search.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 16, 2023

Some inventors are celebrated for how their creations have profoundly enhanced our lives, while others are frowned upon for leaving behind environmental catastrophes. occupies a peculiar space in the world of inventors, where his groundbreaking works are both applauded and criticized in equal measure. Thomas Midgley Jr.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

For most intellectual property questions, your attorney can be located anywhere in the United States. This is because most of the relevant intellectual property laws involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are federal laws, which apply uniformly throughout the United States.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Hrdy, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Akron School of Law, and Daniel H. Brean, Senior In-House Intellectual Property Counsel, Respiratory Care, Philips. Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? He died with over thirty patents to his name.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

Ashley litigates disputes across a wide range of technologies, including consumer electronics, software applications, semiconductors, and medical devices. From 2019 to 2020, Ashley served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Kimberly A. Chet Campbell focuses his practice on patent litigation at the U.S. in English.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

For larger companies, budget is also a concern, but often it is also the time required of inventors to adequately document an invention disclosure and to work with a patent professional. Often, a patent inventor is also a company executive such as the CEO or CTO and their time is limited.

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

Patent trolls, as per this point of view, do well to the economy as well as to the inventor since litigation cost has the potential to leave the inventor bankrupt. Point of View 2: Patent Trolls do Hurt Innovation. It is imperative to guard the IP assets through proper registration and renewal procedures.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA, December 14, 2023 — On December 13th, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) officially announced its selection of Atlanta as the site for its new Southeast Regional Office. This will enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange, enriching the city’s intellectual property landscape.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 20, 2021

On the other hand, international trade law recognizes that where a unique problem arises specifically referable only to a particular field of technology, a solution applying sui generis only to that field of technology cannot be said to be discriminatory according to the ordinary meaning and purpose of the TRIPS Agreement.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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. In In re Appl.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It would mean that the genes of another would bear profits to the researcher/inventor even if such invention has been conceived without prior permission of the one possessing the gene, as was seen in the case where Mr. John Moree’s spleen was removed to patent a cell line enriched in T-lymphocytes to treat cancer and AIDS.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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. In In re Appl.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. PATENTS: In the realm of intellectual property rights, patents play a crucial role in safeguarding the innovative ideas and inventions of startups.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Fundamental patents apply to the present product line of a company. Future patients may not have a current application but can be valuable in the upcoming products; for instance, any open or pending Patent Application can be prosecuted strategically to make it a fundamental patent somewhere in the future.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The subject matter of a patent claim must not have been previously disclosed, and the invention must not be obvious to a person skilled in the art or science to which it pertains [1]. On the other hand, in Valence Technology, Inc. 2011 FC 174 , the defendant was challenging the validity of plaintiff’s patents. and 28.3.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Obtaining patents or trademarks for their inventions or brand names can prevent others from copying or imitating their innovations, protecting those ideas and giving them a competitive edge. Also check out the Patent Pro Bono Program for Independent Inventors and Small Businesses.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This enabled the USPTO to get through periods of government shutdown and to invest in longer-term initiatives such as much-needed information technology upgrades, hire more examiners to reduce the patent application backlog and provide additional training for examiners. with the rest of the world.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Our diverse IPilogue Team continued to blog throughout the summer and constitute an important part of IP Osgoode’s team and vision to foster diverse views on intellectual property and technology matters. Oxford International Intellectual Property Law Moot & USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

ChatGPT responded with the following, which for the most part is accurate, but gets details such as the “founding date” wrong: Marshall Gerstein is a law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in intellectual property law. law for the time being. ” Id. For example, under U.S.

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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. CII, such as algorithms, are frequently deemed an abstract idea, and thus not suitable for patent protection.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2023

.” But our problem often is that the law, or lawyers, frequently use unfamiliar or exotic terms that others claim have no more understood meaning than a reference to a “ vermicious kind ,” and those or other lawyers may overuse a word that they do not seem to actually comprehend. One is the case of Abitron Austria GMBH v.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Our diverse IPilogue Team continued to blog throughout the summer and constitutes to be an important part of IP Osgoode’s team and vision of fostering diverse views on intellectual property and technology matters. If you are interested, please send a completed application to iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca

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