IP Law 360

JANUARY 24, 2024

Online retail giant Amazon and its streaming platform unit Twitch urged a California federal judge during a hearing Wednesday to toss a patent infringement suit brought against them over video streaming technology, saying the patent-at-issue is invalid because there is "nothing special, nothing new" about the claimed invention.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

What if the company decides to sever ties or even worse, continue using your invention without your permission? This is where patenting becomes essential. In this newsletter, I’ll show you the importance of patenting and how it can protect you and your invention when someone uses it without your permission.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 31, 2021

26, 2021) POWERbahn alleged that defendant Wahoo made false representations in its ads by failing to disclose POWERbahn and its CEO as the source of the technology behind Wahoo’s KICKR products, and by representing “that its KICKR products were innovative and incorporated new technology when they in fact were not and did not.”

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Federal Circuit vacated and remanded two Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) decisions because the PTAB erred in its obviousness analysis and found that Axonics failed to show a motivation to combine as to Medtronic’s ‘314 and ‘756 patents. Background Medtronic sued Axonics for patent infringement. Patent Nos.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

alleging that the defendants’ adeno-associated virus (“AAV”) technology gene therapy product has infringed or will infringe U.S. 11,680,274 (“the ‘274 Patent”). Last week REGENXBIO Inc. Sarepta Therapeutics Three, LLC, and Catalent, Inc.,

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2022

I am excited to announce the publication of the Intellectual Property Owner (IPO) ’s white paper on “ Protecting Inventions Relating to Artificial Intelligence: Best Practices. The paper may be found here and covers various best practices for protecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) inventions. Prosecution of AI inventions.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 11, 2024

A Washington federal judge has rejected Nintendo's attempt to throw out one of two patent infringement claims from a California technology company over its Switch and Switch Lite consoles, finding that the patent in question was directed toward an inventive concept despite Nintendo's assertions.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

On March 15, 2022, the Federal Circuit affirmed the Eastern District of Texas’s dismissal of a patent infringement complaint because the asserted patent claims were directed to process automation and therefore not eligible for patent protection under 35 U.S.C. § By Zach Schroeder and David G. § 101.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2024

This high-profile case revolves around allegations of patent infringement concerning two patents (“Suit Patents”), both relating to ‘Pertuzumab,’ a monoclonal antibody (Mab) biologic used in inhibiting tumor growth.

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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. Lastly, the court relied on Gerber Garment Technology Inc. [ This post has been co-authored with Swaraj Paul Barooah ]. Rajesh Bansal and Ors. can be used to calculate damages. v Lectra Systems Ltd.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

TaylorMade Golf Company teed off a dispute over golf club design and filed a patent infringement lawsuit on January 31 st, 2024, in the Southern District of California against Costco and Southern California Design Company alleging infringement and false advertising relating to five of TaylorMade’s patents related to golf irons.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This patent infringement case is potentially one of the largest of the year and is related to very important technology that miniaturized radio frequency (RF) transceivers, thus paving the way for the invention of the smartphone. Qualcomm in Federal Court in the Middle District of Florida and reviewed the court briefs.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 1, 2024

lost its patent infringement cases against Simon Property Group/Blackhawk Network and Cigna Corporation in two separate decisions issued by the U.S. AlexSam, Inc. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday, April 1. AlexSam owns U.S. 6,000,608, which discloses a “multifunction card system.”

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This case addresses whether patents relating to methods and systems for connecting users based on their answers to polling questions claim patentable subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § Background Trinity sued Covalent for patent infringement of U.S. Patent 9,087,321 (“the ’321 patent”) and U.S.

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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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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

District Court for the Western District of Texas to vacate its order denying transfer of patent infringement claims to the Northern District of California. The case actually had a “particularized connection with Northern California” given that the technology was invented there and Google’s patents were prosecuted from that forum.

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The IP Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

There are many requirements for obtaining a patent. 112(a), the patent must describe the invention in writing. If the written description requirement is not met, the patent won’t be granted. If the patent has already been issued, it can be invalidated for failure to satisfy the written description requirement.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Three pharmaceutical companies, including Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Micromet AG, and Cambridge Antibody Technology (now acquired by AstraZeneca), in September 2003 announced signing a non-exclusive cross-license agreement. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 10, 2023

Patent Nos. 9,364,435; 8,058,069; 8,492,359; 8,822,668; 9,006,417; 9,504,651; 9,518,272; 11,141,378; 11,298,320; and 11,318,098 relating to messenger RNA-delivery technology. and BioNTech SE alleging that COMIRNATY® and any COVID-19 mRNA lipid nanoparticle vaccine products infringe five of the ten Arbutus patents listed above.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

I recently wrote about the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Moderna against Pfizer/BioNTech over the COVID-19 vaccine. In its complaint filed in federal district court in Boston last August, Moderna alleged that Pfizer/BioNTech infringed three of Moderna’s patents in developing the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In a world driven by technology, securing sensitive information while accessing various digital systems has become crucial. Fingerprint recognition, a form of biometric technology, has emerged as a reliable and convenient means of enhancing security. This technology has gained significant attention and development in recent years.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 27, 2024

Introduction The main emphasis of the case pertains to accusations of patent infringement made by the defendant, as well as the subsequent pursuit of damages. of violating their patents related to the development of “enhanced internal combustion engine technology”. Motor Company Ltd.)

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 1, 2023

When someone invents something novel, practical, and non-obvious, they may file for a patent. As a result, it prevents others from utilising someone else’s invention or artistic creation, providing a just return on the effort and expense made. Eastman Kodak [1986], it was a literal reproduction of the original invention.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Step 2: If the claims are directed to an abstract idea, then the court determines whether the claims include elements showing an inventive concept that transforms the idea into a patent-eligible invention. Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 11, 2022

Patent licensing and technology transfer is a cornerstone of modern economies, where the efficiencies of collaboration and division of labor do not require firms to be vertically integrated. The Wright brothers did not build commercial aviation, and yet commercial aviation was born thanks to the Wright brothers’ invention.

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SpicyIP

JULY 25, 2023

Patent eligible subject matter refers to subject matter that is inherently suited for patent protection. Section 3 of the Patents Act, 1970 is the key section on “patent eligibility” and lists out what are not “inventions”. Is Messenger RNA Patent-Eligible?

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 9, 2021

In 2001, six years before the iPhone appeared, a futurist named Ray Kurzweil wrote that humankind would cram 20,000 years of technological progress into the century that had just begun.

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Larson & Larson

JULY 13, 2023

A patent provides its owner with the legal right to prevent others from making, using, selling or importing an invention for a limited period of time, usually 20 years from the patent filing date. Patents protect functional products and processes. Patents give inventors exclusive rights over their inventions.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction Innovation has always been at the forefront of progress, driving advancements in technology, healthcare, and countless other industries. While historically, the field of patent filing has been dominated by men, an inspiring shift is taking place. In 1809, Mary Dixon was the 1st Woman to receive the US Patent.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In Rovi Guides Inc v Videotron Ltd , the Federal Court of Canada invalided patents for interactive program guide (“IPG”) technology and clarified a reasonable royalty as the appropriate remedy had the patents been found valid and infringed. Whether Rovi practiced the invention of the patent in Canada.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Monitoring and safeguarding these advancements in AI technology are crucial aspects to ensure the protection of intellectual property in this evolving landscape. Patent Search : Examiners utilize AI systems to detect existing inventions, classify inventions, and determine the novelty of new inventions.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. A patent protects an invention. For example, if you invent a new kind of vacuum cleaner, you would apply for a patent to protect the invention itself.” Again, it depends. Under 35 U.S.C. §

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

A patent refers to an exclusive right granted by the patent authority of a nation to the inventor or applicant of a unique invention. Patent Rights exclude others in the industry or market from manufacturing, using, selling, distributing, or importing the patented product or process. 3) State-of-the-Art Search.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These rights safeguard intangible assets resulting from human creativity and innovation, allowing creators to have control and benefit from their inventions or creations. IPR primarily include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs, each serving a specific purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual creations.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 3, 2023

by Dennis Crouch Moderna filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pfizer and BioNTech in August 2022, alleging that the defendants COVID-19 vaccine infringes three patents related to Moderna’s mRNA vaccine technology. United States Patent Nos. 10,898,574, 10,702,600, and 10,933,127. See Phillips v.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Wednesday issued a precedential opinion clarifying the requirements for the disclosure of technology that is ready for patenting at a public event to qualify as being “in public use” for purposes of the pre-America Invents Act (AIA) public use bar under 35 USC 102(b).

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Chinese Utility models can provide an alternative to invention patents and supplement them too. Unlike invention patents, utility models are not examined. Most people incorrectly assume these “junk” patents are worthless because they are granted without any substantial examination.

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