JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

On Monday, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued guidance on the patentability of inventions developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

The court held that an AI system is not a person, let alone a natural person, thus this requirement cannot be met by an AI system which has autonomously created an invention. So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 13, 2021

For easing the mode of filing a patent and claiming the subject matter contained therein, there are two basic approaches, namely provisional patent application and complete patent application. What is a Provisional Patent Application?

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a Federal Register Notice on Feb. 13, 2024, providing guidance on inventorship for artificial intelligence-assisted inventions. The Guidance applies to all patent applications filed before, on, or after February 13, 2024. By: Fox Rothschild LLP

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The Guidance, for USPTO examiners and applicants, addresses inventorship and the use of AI, including generative AI, in the inventive process. The Guidance, for USPTO examiners and applicants, addresses inventorship and the use of AI, including generative AI, in the inventive process. In compliance with section 5.2(c)(i)

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 5, 2024

The Guidance, for USPTO examiners and applicants, addresses inventorship and the use of AI, including generative AI, in the inventive process. The Guidance, for USPTO examiners and applicants, addresses inventorship and the use of AI, including generative AI, in the inventive process. In compliance with section 5.2(c)(i)

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2024

The grounds for the court’s decision was the definition of “inventor” under the Patents Act 1977 (the Act ) which requires the inventor of a patent to be a natural person. So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

On 12 February 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced with a press release the publication of its Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions (Guidance). The guidance embraces the use of AI in innovation and provides that AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A provisional patent application is a patent application that is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by an inventor, assignee, or registered practitioner.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

2021-2022 was a big year for the Osgoode’s mooting team entry for the USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition. We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the 2022-2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition ! About the National Patent Application Drafting Competition.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Inventors and patent practitioners filing patent applications before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may have an obligation to disclose if artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the innovation process. the Office is aware of and evaluates the teachings of all information material to patentability.”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The USPTO released inventorship guidance on February 12, 2024, for inventions assisted by artificial intelligence (AI). 2022), and this release provides guidance regarding the open question of human inventorship for inventions developed by a person working with the assistance of an AI system. Vidal , 43 F.4th 4th 1207 (Fed.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 27, 2023

Suppose that you have an invention disclosure for a utility invention that you want to protect. When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the inventor has only supplied color drawings or photographs of the invention. Can you file the utility patent application with the color drawings or photographs?

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

What makes for a good utility patent application? Is a good patent application one that avoids rejections ? What if I were to tell you that a utility nonprovisional patent application that gets allowed easily might not always be a good thing? What do you look for in utility patent claims?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) may change how we invent: many envision a collaborative approach between human inventors and AI systems that develop novel solutions to problems together. Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. 101 and 115.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2021

We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the annual Patent Application Drafting Competition (PADC)! The winner of each regional round will compete in the National Finals held at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. .

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IP Intelligence

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released its much anticipated Inventorship Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions (“Guidance”). [1] 1] The Guidance is retroactive, meaning it applies to all patent applications and issued patents filed before, on or after February 13, 2024. 4] Based on U.S. 101 and 35 U.S.C.

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SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

Image from here On April 28, 2023, Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court passed three separate orders, all dealing with a similar issue- unclear, unreasoned orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry (IP Offices) that rejected the patent/ trademark applications. Grupo Petrotemex v.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This is a reminder that submissions to try out for the annual National Patent Application Drafting Competition (PDC) team are due on Friday, October 22 at 3pm ! The winner of each regional round will compete in the National Finals held at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. .

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Inventors and patent practitioners filing patent applications before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may have an obligation to disclose if artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the innovation process. By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 27, 2021

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Keep Trade Secrets Secret.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Arguably, an AI system, which is a non-human, can also create or invent. But can an AI system be a named inventor on a patent? While these systems may have been programmed and/or trained by a human, the human may not have actually invented the apparatus or method claimed in the patent application. Patent Appl.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Do you need a design or utility patent application? If the appearance (how it looks) is what matters, then a design patent application may be the right type of patent application. If the unique features of your concept are functional or structural, then consider filing a utility patent application.

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Kashishipr

JULY 28, 2021

In the absence of such a doctrine, the true essence of the patent and the monopolistic rights would never be realized to their full potential as it would enable the competitors to make unimportant changes to the invention to claim another set of rights altogether. Brief Introduction.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Crafting a patent application is a key step in helping to ensure that your business is safe from outside competition. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into what goes into drafting a patent application and how to make the most of your efforts while doing so. What can and cannot be patented. Let’s get started!

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 24, 2022

When do patents and trademarks overlap? Everyone once in awhile, a client may have IP rights that involve both patents and trademarks. When the two types of IP overlap, it helps to have a patent and trademark attorney that can carefully navigate pending IP applications to avoid forfeiting rights.

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IP Tech Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

On September 3, 2021, the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) will announce that it is modifying the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program to accept an unlimited number of applications until December 31, 2021. Please see our blogs here and here for further background information.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Interesting Patents | Nintendo and Pokémon Company’s New Patent Application by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

What does patent obvious mean? To be patentable, an invention must be novel and nonobvious. A novel invention is new, unique, something hasn’t been before. But, what makes a patent application obvious? Want to file a nonobvious patent? Who really decides if a claimed invention is obvious?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Suppose you have an inventor or applicant who asks you to file a patent application in the U.S. However, the applicant has limited financial resources for filing the patent application. Should you claim small entity status or micro entity status for the applicant at the time of filing the patent application?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a live meeting for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies (ET) Partnership Series. Telling a detailed story explaining the novelty of the invention instead of merely providing a high level description. On September 22, 2022, the U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

What makes an invention eligible for patent protection? Not every new thing is patentable. A concept might be unique, and yet ineligible for patent protection. Subject matter eligibility refers to whether an invention is qualified for patent protection. 35 USC 101 – Inventions patentable.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 30, 2021

What kinds of comments are useful in revising a draft patent application? So your patent attorney has send you a first draft of your utility patent application for your review. You’re not sure what to do, so you read my helpful tips on how to review a draft patent application.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

When should you file a patent application? Apply for a patent now or wait a bit? At what point will it be too late to file a patent application ? The best time to file a patent application is before you show your invention to the public or make any sales. How much will it cost to file a patent?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

Aside from the PCT, a US utility patent application may be filed claiming the benefit of an earlier filing date of a foreign priority application for the same invention. Whatever it may be called, one thing is clear – a direct priority application is not a national stage entry based on a PCT application.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 28, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office to reject patent applications directed to biotechnology-related inventions, held (In re Brana) that utility of such inventions did not require demonstration of therapeutic effectiveness, those determinations being the purview of the FDA.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has just issued a Notice of Allowance for your invention embodied in the Utility Patent Application (UPA) you filed years ago. Your initial reaction may be, ‘Finally! The wait was worth it.”. By: Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

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