LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This jolly invention lights up each branch individually, featuring a central bus wire nestled near the trunk, branching into 5 to 10 light circuits, each sporting 10 to 20 bulbs. As such, patent practitioners should avoid terms such as “large,” “optimized,” “similar,” and “user-friendly.”

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This case also raises questions about the value of explicitly stating the problem solved within the patent document, and perhaps directly in the patent claims. The statutory obviousness test requires a comparison of the claimed invention and the prior art from the perspective of a person having ordinary skill in the art (PHOSITA).

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2023

Image from here Issues related to patent quality are pressing and worrying, even a standard measure of monitoring patent quality has been difficult. Of late, even in the EU, there has been an increased focus on the quality of patents in response to the rise of business models centered around patent litigation.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 30, 2021

Even if Tesla has no intention of developing the laser system to clean glass surfaces on a car or photovoltaic solar panels, obtaining patent protection will give Tesla the option to enforce the patent against potential competitors by engaging in patent litigation. Steps to Obtain a Patent. Solvay S.A. Solvay S.A.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 20, 2023

US patent attorneys wishing to understand certain peculiarities of European patent drafting need look no further than the recent Board of Appeal decision in T 2171/21. The case law relating to pointers and selection inventions is well established CLBA, II-E-1.6.2c) ). 3d 1241 (Fed.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 30, 2023

PM sought revocation of the patent, and BAT counterclaimed infringement of the patent by PM's heat-not-burn IQOS ILUMA device. During proceedings, BAT submitted an amendment to the claims in an attempt to overcome invalidity for inventive step. Final thoughts: Added matter versus patent profanity?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

Marshall Gerstein’s practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation, as well as IP licensing, counseling, and transactions. Patents: Inventorship Can an AI, such as ChatGPT, invent? No, according to various patent offices and patent laws around the world.

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