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). PART ONE Patent Claims and Inventorship The Federal Circuit in Thaler v. Vidal , No. 2021-2347 (Fed. In this case, Thaler filed with the U.S.

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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. that filed U.S.

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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.

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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

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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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

AI and IP Law: Podcast with Yuri Eliezer by Yuri L. Eliezer AI and Intellectual Property Law An Insightful Discussion with Yuri Eliezer The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) Law is becoming increasingly significant in the dynamic landscape of technology and innovation.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Anna Pokrovskaya (RUDN University, Intellectual Property Center “Skolkovo”) reviewing current debates in the US and the EU on the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may play in patentability considerations.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2021

According to the opinion, the claimed method was directed to an application of Hooke’s law, and thus patent ineligible. A recent court decision on whether an AI system can be named an inventor in a patent application provides a compelling reason for stakeholders in the artificial intelligence industry to respond to the request.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Under a first-to-invent system, the first person to come up with an invention has “priority” and is entitled to a patent even if there was an earlier filed patent application from a different inventor covering the same invention.

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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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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. that filed U.S.

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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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Kashishipr

JULY 28, 2021

It may so happen that in furtherance of uncovering non-literal infringement, the doctrine may help envelop even those elements that may only be impliedly found in the Patent Application. The same is a concern that is also often brought up by those inventors who try to design around the invention in good faith.

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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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Intepat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While historically, the field of patent filing has been dominated by men, an inspiring shift is taking place. Women inventors are making significant strides, leaving an indelible mark on the world of innovation and intellectual property. of all inventors , with men making up the remaining 83.8%.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The aim of this series of short articles is to debunk these common myths around patent protection. Patent Myth #5: Even if my invention is in an early stage of development, I can still file a “quick and dirty” U.S. provisional application A U.S. Despite the fact that the formality requirements for U.S.

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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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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 25, 2023

This case addresses requirements to correct inventorship of a patent. Background Blue Gentian is an assignee of Berardi’s six patents involving a collapsible hose, where Berardi is the named inventor. Three months before filing the applications for the six patents, Ragner held a meeting to seek investors, which included Berardi.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MAY 12, 2020

Determining inventorship, prior to patent issuance, can save an applicant the costly procedural and evidentiary burden required for correcting the named inventors post patent issuance. Does it appear that one or more of the named inventors have no part in the invention? The test asks two questions: 1.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

The Supreme Court responded that Federal Circuit correctly applied statutory enablement standard – “the more a party claims for itself the more it must enable,” which reflect Congress’s judgment that if an inventor claims a lot, but enables only a little, the public does not receive its benefit of the bargain.

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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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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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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. Inventors and patent attorneys often face the challenge of effectively protecting new AI technology development. from 1990-2018.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Patent Myth #4: Even if I publicly disclose my invention, I can still get a patent application filed by the 12-month mark from the disclosure, without any repercussions. Yes, Canada, the US, and a few other countries offer a special type of grace period for inventors who have made a public disclosure of their invention.

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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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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

Newly promoted principals for 2023 are: Ashley Bolt has experience handling complex patent and intellectual property litigation in U.S. Ashley litigates disputes across a wide range of technologies, including consumer electronics, software applications, semiconductors, and medical devices. District Court, before the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This significant development promises to enhance access to essential patent and trademark resources, providing a direct link to the USPTO’s extensive knowledge and support. These programs are designed to meet varied needs, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of intellectual property law.

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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. How to Protect your Firm against such Patent Assertion Entities. For more visit: [link].

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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

JANUARY 12, 2024

At the close of 2023, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom handed down its eagerly awaited and widely publicized judgment in Thaler v Comptroller-General confirming that a patent application may not name an AI machine as an inventor.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

On 29 October 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office launched a public consultation looking at how the copyright and patent regimes should deal with artificial intelligence. The situation on patents is more in line with the international setting. Option 1: expanding the definition of “inventor”.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It may so happen that the patent holder makes a misleading or misrepresenting or false disclosure of information, which is material to the invention. It was much later in 1945 when the Supreme Court recognized that such unqualified conduct of an inventor amounts to damage of public interest. It is a breach of the duty of candor.

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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. Fortunately, with some basic knowledge and guidance, patenting your invention can be a straightforward and rewarding experience. Utility Patent or Design Patent?

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Claiming Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) over a subject matter as debatable as life forms has created diverse opinions since the day such a claim application was first made. However, others are in favor of patenting life forms by accrediting the Patent System’s capability to benefit society.

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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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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share. Fundamental patents apply to the present product line of a company. It also helps you in having the upper hand in infringement lawsuits. For more visit: [link].

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