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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IP Spotlight

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The USPTO recently released its FY 2021 Performance and Accountability Report , which contains detailed information about allowance rates, average pendency, and other statistics about its review of patent and trademark applications this year. months to first action, and an average total pendency of 24.0 months in FY 2020).

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2022

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held oral argument on the issue of whether an invention generated by artificial intelligence (AI) is patentable. The Patent Applications. Thaler listed DABUS as the inventor on two patent applications, one for a light beacon and one for a beverage container, that he filed with the U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Will your patent be rejected? Here are statistics on whether your patent will be rejected. A nonprovisional utility patent application has a roughly 90% probability of at least one rejection. A design patent application has an approximately 86% chance of approval. How to respond to utility patent rejections.

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IP Spotlight

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Each year, IP Spotlight updates our readers who often ask: how long does it take for a patent or trademark registration to grant? The Data Visualization Center includes several dashboards with detailed information about allowance rates, average pendency, and other statistics about patent and trademark proceedings.

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IP Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2022

1] Lost in the destruction and devastation inflicted on Ukraine and her people, is Russia’s effective nationalization of patents in Russia with owners in foreign countries that Russia deems to be unfriendly. In that iteration, the patent holder was to be notified of the “taking” and offered proper compensation.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published examination guidance and a request for comments on the treatment of inventorship for inventions created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. patents and patent applications.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Should you try to file a patent yourself? Should you file a utility patent application yourself? Would your utility patent application enjoy a higher success rate if it were filed by a patent attorney? Keep in mind we’re talking about utility patents as opposed to design patents. with representation.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What makes for a successful patent Office Action response? When it comes to responding to patent rejections , you have essentially two weapons. A successful patent Office Action response typically involves a combination of claim amendments and technical arguments. First, you can amend the claims.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. 55942 (Oct.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Patentability Search.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

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. IP owners want the equivalent of a utility patent without high costs.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Indian Navy has a rich history and has undergone significant developments in terms of research and inventions. With a great sense of pride, we announce that the Indian Navy has introduced a new design for a mask to be used in their course of action. from debris, dust, splashes to sudden exposure to heat and flames.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 11, 2023

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) issued a decision on May 5 granting Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Administrative Patent Judge (APJ) Michael Fitzpatrick’s request for corrective action with respect to alleged retaliatory personnel actions against him by senior management officials at the Department of Commerce and U.S.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 22, 2021

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the final deadline for submission of applications for its Patents for Humanity COVID-19 award: The submission deadline is 5 p.m. The USPTO will only continue to accept applications for the Patents for Humanity COVID-19 category until September 30, 2021.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 22, 2021

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the final deadline for submission of applications for its Patents for Humanity COVID-19 award: The submission deadline is 5 p.m. The USPTO will only continue to accept applications for the Patents for Humanity COVID-19 category until September 30, 2021.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Several Senate bills have been proposed over the last year to enact changes to the America Invents Act relating to post-grant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal.

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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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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Obtaining a patent is an uphill battle. Even after a patent is secured, it is not the end of all battles. There are instances where a patent holder may be deterred from enforcing his patent against an act of infringement on account of equitable defenses like unclean hands, estoppel, or laches. What is Inequitable Conduct?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Should you go with a flat rate patent attorney? Some argue that fixed fee patents do not provide a good value. The argument is that flat rate patent lawyers would be tempted to do less work for a fixed fee. Patent lawyers may be tempted to bill more hours in working on a patent application.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 19, 2023

Major intellectual property rights laws – the Copyright Act, 1957, the Patents Act, 1970, the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Geographical Indications Act, 1999, have also been amended. In the absence of this form, competitors may not be able to differentiate between deadwood patents and patents that are actually being worked (i.e.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2022

1] Lost in the destruction and devastation inflicted on Ukraine and her people, is Russia’s effective nationalization of patents in Russia with owners in foreign countries that Russia deems to be unfriendly. In that iteration, the patent holder was to be notified of the “taking” and offered proper compensation.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Registrar of Trademarks rather scathingly pointed out a glaring error in an order passed by the Senior Examiner of Trademarks. The Trademarks Office (TMO) was directed to restore the Appellant’s application and to dispose of the same in an expeditious manner. In April this year, the Delhi HC in Blackberry Ltd v.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 30, 2023

Since the absorbent patch is a very technical product, Theresa wisely thought it best to apply for patent protection which covers the key ways in which it works. A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. This process is not quick and can take several years before you receive a granted patent.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 25, 2023

Public comments on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practices continued to be posted this week, following the June 20 deadline. The Office announced the ANPRM in April.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 6, 2022

Interesting Patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Visit our Patents Page here.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2022

Interesting Patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Visit our Patents Page here.

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Bio Law Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

District Court for the District of Delaware granted Elysium’s motion for summary judgment that two ChromaDex formulation patents were directed to patent-ineligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § Civil Action No. The two ChromaDex patents, U.S. Patent Nos. § 101. ChromaDex, Inc. § 101.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Protecting software innovations, which include inventions, creative works, and commercial symbols, is essential through the umbrella of Intellectual Property. The Patents Act of 1970 focuses on patents, granting exclusive rights to inventors for new inventions or processes. It is given for 60 years.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

What are patent claim amendments? Claim amendments are a natural part of the utility patent process. A typical utility nonprovisional patent application will receive at least one Office Action rejecting the claims. Amendments are, therefore, common and to be expected in the normal course of patent prosecution.

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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. How to write a patent application.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. For starters, Bob’s Burgers is already a trademark belonging to someone else. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 9, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced the launch of a new Green Energy Category as part of their Incentive Program. The USPTO is the federal agency responsible for granting patents and trademarks to inventors and businesses.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

What does “obvious” mean in patent language? In the patent world, “obvious” has a particular meaning that is, frankly speaking, not so obvious. In the patent world, “obvious” has a particular meaning that is, frankly speaking, not so obvious. A claimed invention must also be nonobvious.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Patentability of Computer Related Inventions (CRI) in India has popped up again! Delhi High Court sets aside the Registry’s order rejecting the trademark application for ‘Advanced Recovery Technology’, directs it to publish the mark.

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