The TTABlog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Stepping into the 21st Century, the Boston Patent Law Association yesterday approved by an overwhelming vote, an amendment to its By-Laws to change the name of the Association to the BOSTON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION. Congratulations to President Keith Toms for making this a priority.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. Patents A patent permits the owner to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing the invention of the patent.

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The TTABlog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The annual meeting of the Boston Patent Law Association will be held on December 7th from 11:30 to 1PM at The State Room, 60 State Street, Boston. A key item on the agenda will be a vote to amend the By-Laws to change the name of the Association to the BOSTON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW ASSOCIATION.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Upcoming Changes in Korean Patent Law for 2024 by John DeStefano Understanding the 2024 Korean Patent Law Amendments As champions of innovation and protectors of intellectual property, it is vital for us to stay informed about the most recent developments in patent law worldwide.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Recently, AI technology once again exceeded the legal community’s expectations by filing a patent for its invention of interlocking food containers. Under patent law, it is the general expectation that inventors are humans, not robots. Europe, Australia, and South Africa, only Australia and South Africa granted this patent.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2024

Here are the nominees and winners: Best Patent Law Book The nominations, in no particular order, were: • Der patentrechtliche Schutz von Daten und seine Grenzen; Landscheidt, by Fabian Landscheidt. Patent Portfolio Management, A Practical Guide, by Ho Frattasi. The Proportionality Test in European Patent Law, by Léon Dijkman. •

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The IPKat

AUGUST 6, 2023

The book, titled Developments and Directions in Intellectual Property Law. And, speaking of the book, we are happy to re-publish the review that Bill Patry (Mayer Brown) provided of it, as just published by the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 22, 2021

In fact, over the centuries, patent law has developed a formal approach for evaluating a product’s “innovation.” The FDA can find comfort knowing that the law, particularly intellectual property (IP) law, has already defined “innovation.” Intellectual Property Law: Cases & Materials 124 (5th ed.

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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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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2021

For his parting post, he returns to Germany and patent injunctions. As readers may know, the German parliament recently adopted amendments of the German Patent Act (GPA) as the final step of a reform process that spanned nearly two years [final version (German) here , earlier Katpost here , news coverage here ]. here and here ].

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the next few months, the following will take place and IPKat readers will have an opportunity to enroll with a 25% discount in the registration fees: Summer Course on European Intellectual Property Law Trier, 1-5 July 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 11, 2021

With all these various fast food restaurants entering the fray, why did Chick-fil-A or other early players in the chicken sandwich game not block these upstarts with copyright or patent infringement injunctions? A 2015 court case and trade secret law help shed some light on this question.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2022

On Monday 16 May 2022 the European Patent Office (EPO) is running an online conference on ‘Inventorship in Patent Law’ It commences at 1.30pm Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is 9.30pm on the east coast of Australia (AEST), 9.00pm in South Australia, and a positively civilised 7.30pm in Western Australia.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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. The Guidance begins with the premise that only natural persons can be named as inventors on U.S.

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Patently-O

APRIL 16, 2023

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Eric Ribner and Jaber Mohamed: Small Pharma Announces Update on Intellectual Property Portfolio with Two New Patents Approved for Issue (Source: Yahoo Finance) Arjun Kharpal: Apple Patent Adds to Hype Around Foldable Device From the iPhone Maker (Source: CNBC) Blake Brittain: Bard Convinces U.S.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

LLC for patent infringemen t under U.S. Patent Laws, 35 U.S.C. §§ 271 , 281 , 283 , 284 , and 285. 8,967,940 (“the ’940 patent”) and U.S. 9,745,123 (“the ’123 patent”). 287(a) , Unverferth has affixed serial numbers to its products to identify the patents used in those products. . § Continue reading

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

The Spring 2023 Quarterly Report provides summaries of most key patent law-related decisions from January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023. We are excited to share Sheppard Mullin’s inaugural quarterly report on key Federal Circuit decisions. Click here to read more.

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IPilogue

JULY 22, 2022

Vaver’s influence on intellectual property law, is an original piece of artwork created by Toronto-based artist,? IP Osgoode awards the medal yearly to an Osgoode student in the graduating class who merits special recognition for outstanding achievements in the area of intellectual property law.

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The IPKat

MARCH 2, 2022

While personalized medicine seems to be an essential of modern healthcare, it is also rather unclear how innovations that are developed for its purposes align with patentability requirements and, in general, the way the patent system operates. He teaches European, U.S

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? 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.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

Six Founders Legal® Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America by Founders Legal Distinguished Achievements in Intellectual Property, Patent Law, Technology, Corporate Governance and Compliance, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

But don’t stop reading if your passion lies along other branches of IP law, because this volume has plenty to say about copyright, trademarks, and more. The other two chapters turn to the conceptualisation of nature in patent law. yet this relationship has received very little attention.

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2024

Courses UCL’s Summer School 2024 The University College London offers a summer school programme on the ‘Foundations in Intellectual Property Law’. The course runs from 24 June to 12 July 2024 and is aimed at legal practitioners new to the world of IP law. It is one of the most-used patent law resources.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This post originally appeared as an article (“Stakeholders Should Not Miss Congress’s Invitation for Feedback on Patent Eligibility”) on Law.com on October 7, 2021. According to the opinion, the claimed method was directed to an application of Hooke’s law, and thus patent ineligible. See American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As with other rapidly-evolving technologies, the blockchain space is experiencing a frenzy of patent activity. The data shows that there are 3-4 times as many published applications as there are issued patents for these concepts. For more information, view our Flipbook. Data as of January 30, 2021 at USPTO.gov.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 18, 2023

Patent Practice: Creation of a Design Patent Practitioner Bar by John DeStefano The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed a significant change to the rules of practice in patent cases. Enable more underrepresented groups to practice design patent law. Proposed Changes to U.S.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 8, 2023

Supreme Court Has Busy Year Ahead for Intellectual Property Law (Source: Reuters). George Tziras: Small Pharma Announces Completion of SPL026 Phase IIa Trial and Secures New Intellectual Property (Source: Yahoo Finance). Adam Philipp: Patent Poetry: Can Cannabis Patents be Enforced? Source: JD Supra).

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In July 2021, the Federal Court of Australia affirmed in Thaler v Commissioner of Patents [2021] FCA 879 that artificial intelligence (AI) systems may be deemed “inventors” under Australian patent law. The principal question at hand is whether non-human entities, such as AI systems, should have legal capacity.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

by Dennis Crouch I’m excited that my next patent-law event will be the IP CLE Conference, January 7-10, 2024 at the Viewline in Snowmass, Colorado. This is one of my favorite events of the year because it mixes intellectual property law discussion with three days of skiing.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 25, 2023

New Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decision Analysis by John DeStefano We are delighted to announce an important update to our 35 USC 101 Rejection Subject Matter Eligibility Database. This strategic enhancement offers the much-needed insight into how the USPTO interprets the scope of patent eligible subject.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The conference will feature a discussion on Intellectual Property Rights and Dirigiste Innovation Policies. Held by Professor Robert Burrell (University of Oxford/Melbourne Law School), the event is free. Dutch patent attorneys attending the event will also be awarded 1 PE point. Book launch: European Patent Law.

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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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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JANUARY 15, 2024

In the modern era of technological advancements and the burgeoning landscape of online commerce, the interconnection of patent law with the dynamics of e-commerce platforms presents intricate challenges. 11,473,277 (“the ‘277 Patent”) against specific Xin Glass Rinsers listed by Sanitary Ware on Amazon.

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Patently-O

JUNE 19, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Christopher Yasiejko: Apple Escapes Potential New Trial in $506 Million Patent Dispute (Source: Bloomberg Law). Blake Brittain: Apple Loses Bid for Third Trial in $300 Million Wireless Patent Case (Source: Reuters). Toby Walsh: Artificial Intelligence is Breaking Patent Law (Source: Nature).

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Chicago IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) Creator of the Year Committee is seeking nominations for its 2022 Creator of the Year Award. Trademark Law: A powerful branding program that combines a strong trademark or service mark and a memorable advertising and marketing campaign.

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IPilogue

MARCH 7, 2022

Professor David Vaver is a Member of IP Osgoode’s Advisory Board and a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. The Monash University Faculty of Law recently announced the passing of their Juris Doctor Director, Professor Ann Monotti.

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