Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

What is the status of the China utility model process? For US filers seeking patent protection in China, the utility model is an attractive alternative to filing regular utility patent applications. Understandably, companies seek cost-effective ways to gain utility patent protection without spending so much.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Patents , as a vital form of intellectual property (IP), safeguard these innovations, providing inventors and businesses exclusive rights to their inventions while promoting the dissemination of knowledge. As we move through 2024, several key patent trends are reshaping the future of innovation.

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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. This is not the first time the UKIPO has engaged with a public call for views on the topic of AI and IP. IP plays a fundamental role in this.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On 22 September 2021, China released a 15-year plan to develop intellectual property rights (IPR): ‘The Outline of Building a Powerful Intellectual Property Nation’ (2021–2035). See here a Wikipedia page of the five-year plans in China). Invention patents in strategic emerging industries.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is the filing deadline for a US design patent based on a foreign priority application? When it comes to filing related patent applications across different countries, filing dates are critical. A US design patent application must be filed within six months of your foreign priority date.

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the DHC’s direction to frame a code of conduct for Patent and Trademark Agents, MHC’s decision on prior arts, and the settlement between Dabur and Dhruv Rathee of their trademark and copyright dispute. Drop a comment below to let us know.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

CLS Bank Int’l , which involve the limits on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § For example, in Alice, the court stated “[t]he ‘abstract ideas’ category embodies the longstanding rule that an idea of itself is not patentable.” Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office announced that the PTO would be revisiting the test for patent subject matter eligibility. A patent protects an invention. Things that are not patentable (by judicial exceptions) include laws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas. On Monday this week, the Director of the U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 28, 2022

Can you file a single patent application for all countries? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a single patent to cover all countries? Is there such a thing as a worldwide utility patent? Notice I said “patent-pending” and not patented. Can you obtain a worldwide utility patent?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Understanding Patent Evaluation Reports in China by Founders Legal Understanding Patent Evaluation Reports: A Crucial Tool for Patent Owners in China An in-depth look at the Patent Evaluation Report (PER) system in China, its applications, and the critical considerations for patent owners, parties of interest, and accused infringers.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 31, 2022

How do you file foreign patents cost-effectively? It’s no secret that obtaining foreign patent protection is highly expensive. Most clients are under a limited budget, seeking to stretch their money as much as possible to seek smarter patent protection. Is there a smarter strategy to file foreign patents?

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

. In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. Given the recent implementation, we will need to wait to see if and how such tool will be used. on April 19, 2021.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

MAY 27, 2021

Below are a few leaders who, through their innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, have made a significant contribution to the Commerce Department’s mission to drive business expansion and economic growth and accelerate American leadership in research, invention, and innovation. May 27, 2021. KCPullen@doc.gov. Thu, 05/27/2021 - 09:16.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Need to patent a medical device?

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Intepat

APRIL 18, 2022

Necessity has been called the mother of all inventions and the most recent example of the same was seen when the world was caught unawares in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, without any cure available. The report discusses how certain causes have shaped innovation and creation in the recent past.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 9, 2023

Patent applications are often filed at the last minute. But filing too quickly—or in the wrong country—may cause the eventual patent to be invalid for failure to obtain a foreign filing license. Unfortunately the requirement for a foreign filing license applies to every type of invention. § 181.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why do patent grace periods matter? Procrastinating can be an unforgiveable offense when it comes to patenting. Nearly every country has a timing requirement for filing patents. Tardiness can lead to an irrevocable loss of patent rights. And how late is too late? So what is considered late? Whose activities matter?

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Now that everyone is no longer trapped in a haunted house, the Kats are here to give you an update from around the IP world. In the Far East, the China National Intellectual Property Administration announced that paper trade mark registration certifications would no longer be issued from 1 January 2022.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

In the latest example of the escalation of tensions between Russia and the West, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin last week issued a decree that owners of Russian patents from countries that Russia considers to be unfriendly are no longer entitled to any compensation for compulsory licensing of their patents.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 28, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office announced that the PTO would be revisiting the test for patent subject matter eligibility. A patent protects an invention. Things that are not patentable (by judicial exceptions) include laws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas. On Monday this week, the Director of the U.S.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Why Does Web3 matter for Copyright and IP Lawyers? Blockchain and decentralized ledger technologies offer some powerful functionalities that could be relevant to the functioning of IP rights. The Rift Over Web3. The week before Christmas was disrupted by a controversy in Silicon Valley over the future of the internet.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

CLS Bank Int’l , which involve the limits on patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § For example, in Alice, the court stated “[t]he ‘abstract ideas’ category embodies the longstanding rule that an idea of itself is not patentable.” Kappos, Mayo Collaborative Servs. Prometheus Labs., § 101.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. Businesses are turning towards their intangible assets, specifically their IP to finance their growth and further innovation.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In June 2021 the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation (Shenzhen AMR) issued the first ever provisions on administrative injunctions against the infringement of a design patents, including online infringements. Given the recent implementation, we will need to wait to see if and how such tool will be used.

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The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The time from when the coronavirus’ RNA sequence, identified by China, was published on January 11, 2020 to the date that clinical trials in the U.S. The time from when the coronavirus’ RNA sequence, identified by China, was published on January 11, 2020 to the date that clinical trials in the U.S. The numbers tell the story.

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Intepat

APRIL 18, 2022

Necessity has been called the mother of all inventions, and the most recent example was when the world was caught unawares amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 without any cure available. The report discusses how specific causes have shaped innovation and creation in the recent past. The Direction of Innovation.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The time from when the coronavirus’ RNA sequence, identified by China, was published on January 11, 2020 to the date that clinical trials in the U.S. The time from when the coronavirus’ RNA sequence, identified by China, was published on January 11, 2020 to the date that clinical trials in the U.S. It has caused at least 6.6

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Back in October, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law’s Center for Intellectual Property (“IP”), Information, and Privacy Law organized and virtually hosted its International IP Practice Seminar. Jorgenson discussed her new appointment as WIPO’s first IP and Gender Champion. Adam Ernette (UIC) reports on the seminar.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Significantly, the agreement requires India to make substantive changes to its provision obligating a patent applicant to furnish information about their foreign applications corresponding to their application in India. She has been working in the field of access to medicines, patents and IP for more than a decade.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Putting an end to a 24 year old patent infringement suit, the Delhi High Court has directed Maharaja Appliances Ltd. Background The dispute started off as a heated battle between the parties over the plaintiff’s ‘Liquid Heating Vessels’ patent, which the plaintiff claimed was used by the defendant in its electric kettles.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

Running from 29 October 2021 to 7 January 2022, the “ Artificial Intelligence and IP: copyright and patents ” consultation formed the latest round in an ongoing national conversation between the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and interested stakeholders (see here ). Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

In the latest example of the escalation of tensions between Russia and the West, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin last week issued a decree that owners of Russian patents from countries that Russia considers to be unfriendly are no longer entitled to any compensation for compulsory licensing of their patents.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

Over the past two decades or so, the number of major jurisdictions offering some form of general ‘grace period’ for filing of patent applications has grown significantly. This has largely been driven by bilateral agreements (e.g.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

He has a keen interest in commercial laws, especially in IP and allied fields. Interestingly, the first patent for Sirturo was filed on 18/07/2003 ( PCT/EP2003/050322 ), meaning it is (more than) 20 years since their first filing. They have also not specified which patents are covered by this.

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