Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a live meeting for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies (ET) Partnership Series. Overall, AI is increasingly used in biotechnology, however biotechnology AI patenting is diffusing across all technologies, owners, and inventor-patentees. On September 22, 2022, the U.S.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Reasoning To establish actual reduction to practice before the filing date of the ’355 patent, it must be shown that “(1) [the inventors] constructed an embodiment or performed a process that met all the limitations of the [claimed invention]; and (2) [the inventors] determined that the invention would work for its intended purpose.”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Federal Circuit previously held that an AI system cannot be listed as an inventor in Thaler v. At the outset, the USPTO guidance states that inventions developed with assistance from an AI system are still patentable, as long as a human inventor “significantly contributed” to the invention. Vidal , 43 F.4th

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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? In Apotex Inc v Wellcome Foundation.,

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

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. Intellectual property attorneys can file these applications from anywhere.

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IPilogue

JUNE 29, 2022

As a result of the combination of these strands of thinking, Justice Laddie was able to firmly stand for what he believed intellectual property should and should not do, over the course of his career. Vaver recognized some of Justice Laddie’s significant contributions to trademark, copyright, and patent law.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

US In the US, the debate centres on the legal implications of AI's capabilities and its impact on intellectual property law, including in relation to patentability. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and courts traditionally assess patentability based on the expertise of PHOSITA ( 35 U.S. Code § 103 ).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Thus, a legal safeguard should be provided to inventors for their inventions to keep their interest in science alive. In modern biology research, inventors come from various disciplines such as pharmaceutical, environmental, agricultural, and dairy, and all of them are involved in improving the quality of life.

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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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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 22, 2021

Fish is proud to receive the IP Pro Bono Service Award from the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA) and California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA).

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Copyright The Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice published an Author's Take piece considering what the way forward for the press publishers' right might be under EU copyright law. This Kat is having a haunted October This post promises to take readers around the IP blogs in eight posts.

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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. It will also enable the applicant to examine the expansion opportunities in his industry or domain.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

An innovation by an inventor can benefit them remarkably. This is because, under Intellectual property law, they reserve the exclusive rights to use their innovation as they please. That said, if you are an inventor seeking to patent your innovation, there are certain fundamental facts you need to understand.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

provisional patent applications are fairly relaxed in comparison to non-provisional applications, there are still a number of good practices that inventors should keep in mind. In this article, we will explore some reasons why inventors should NOT cut corners when filing provisional patent applications.

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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. Intellectual property rights (IPR) play a pivotal role in safeguarding the creations of startups and fostering innovation.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Usually, the inventor is under constant fear of leakage of information relating to the invention as a certain disclosure has to be made to the manufacturer. It is for this reason that inventors prefer signing a binding Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Why Should an Inventor File a Provisional Patent Application?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

From Idea to Invention The patent process can be very daunting if you’re new to intellectual property law. Generally speaking, patenting an invention requires filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Utility Patent or Design Patent?

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

IP in different forms like trademarks, copyright, patents, and industrial designs acts as a seal of distinctiveness, quality, and authority for every other company. In the present era, working business environments have become significantly dynamic.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 29, 2022

Intellectual Property Rights cover different kinds of rights and benefits given to the creator or owner of the work. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY KIN OF E-COMMERCE. Intellectual property law safeguards against the disclosure of trade secrets, which entails further safeguards against unfair competition.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JULY 7, 2020

It can be difficult to carve out enough of both to properly identify, manage, and protect your intellectual property (IP). Your IP, including your patents, industrial designs and trademarks, is at the center of your company’s value. Did you check to make sure no one else has it registered as a trademark?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

from the University of Georgia School of Law and was the senior notes editor of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law. from The George Washington University Law School in 2015. Liz Ranks concentrates her practice in patent litigation, as well as trademark, trade secret, copyright, and commercial litigation.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Patentability requirements The United States Patent and Trademark Office will only issue a patent when an invention meets these standards: The patent application must include clear, detailed descriptions of the product. The inventor must describe the manufacturing process and the intended use of the product.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Patentability requirements The United States Patent and Trademark Office will only issue a patent when an invention meets these standards: The patent application must include clear, detailed descriptions of the product. The inventor must describe the manufacturing process and the intended use of the product.

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. There are five types of patent searches that a patent applicant or inventor can perform, and they are as follows: 1) Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search. Types of Patent Search.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog ® In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. It includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Let’s delve into the specific reasons why.

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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. Acting as a catalyst for innovation, the USPTO office in Atlanta will attract a diverse range of talent and investment.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2022

Intellectual property (IP) is a legal term that encompasses a wide range of creations of the mind. The purpose of intellectual property law is to provide a legal framework to protect these creations from being copied or stolen. This can include inventions, designs, artwork, and even brand names and slogans.

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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 has been found that the decline in R&D expenditure is as much as -48% for a large firm and -19% for a small firm.

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Patently-O

MARCH 26, 2024

In a oft-cited passage, the Court cautioned against granting patents for minor improvements that would naturally occur to skilled artisans: The design of the patent laws is to reward those who make some substantial discovery or invention, which adds to our knowledge and makes a step in advance in the useful arts. & Trademark Off.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director and Copyright Registrar to collaboratively issue recommendations to the President on further actions for advancing AI innovation through intellectual property, particularly with respect to AI inventorship and AI authorship.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Patents are the most important way in which inventors can protect their inventions. In certain situations, inventors try and push for an extension of the protection period through the process of evergreening. Some governments and governing bodies have tried to curb such practices.

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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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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It was much later in 1945 when the Supreme Court recognized that such unqualified conduct of an inventor amounts to damage of public interest. Evolution of the Defense of Inequitable Conduct. The doctrine is routed in the doctrine of unclean hands that states that “he who comes into equity must come with clean hands.”

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Kashishipr

MARCH 9, 2022

Such contributions save a lot of time and effort of millions of other inventors and innovators who put their best foot forward to build greater and better things on top of the said technologies. It not only helps such innovators and inventors in sustaining financially but encourages them to continue contributing to the open-source community.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Unfortunately for DABUS, the Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) administrative interpretation of the patent statutes precludes an invention for being a “machine.” where the federal circuit held that only “natural persons” can be inventors), and Univ.

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IIPRD

APRIL 4, 2023

Introduction Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are essential legal mechanisms that protect the rights of inventors and creators of original works. In addition to the PVFR Act, farmers are also protected under other IPRs, such as trademarks, patents, and geographical indications.

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