Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

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. Basically, expect a utility patent application to be rejected at least once. How to respond to utility patent rejections.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 1, 2021

As I recently (tentatively) predicted, on Friday 30 July 2021 Justice Beach in the Federal Court of Australia handed down a judgment giving Australia the dubious honour of becoming the first country in the world to legally recognise a non-human as a valid inventor on a patent application: Thaler v Commissioner of Patents [2021] FCA 879.

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Patently-O

MAY 25, 2023

The also case stands out as Itou was clearly the first inventor, but this evidence was not taken into account due both to arcane pre-AIA rules and due to the IPR process focusing only on the published patent documents. Under this regulation, a third party’s US or PCT patent application becomes prior art once published.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

Moritz Ammelburg and Peter Fasse examine the patentability requirements and prosecution schemes in the US and Europe and how applicants can prepare applications that will best serve their needs in both jurisdictions. One joint inventor cannot stop another from independently selling, conveying, assigning, or licensing the patent.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2022

A Patent is granted for any product or process invention for a period of 20 years. In order to apply for a patent, it is essential to file a patent application under the Chapter III of the Patent Act. The application procedure for a patent is quite nuanced. Conclusion.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 18, 2021

Over 1,000 Australian innovation patent applications were filed in July – an all-time record, ahead of 768 applications in June and 692 in May. Between 2010 and early 2020, there were typically between 100 and 200 innovation patent applications filed each month.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Graf Synergy’s infringement claim was based on a European patent relating to a “device for welding profiled elements in plastic material, in particular PVC” (EP 3 156 214). EP’214 was issued based on a divisional patent application. A PCT patent application was later filed based on this Belgian patent application.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As the year draws to a close, we also have news of a new referral to the EBA on the EPO's co-applicant approach to priority. Double-patenting ( G 4/19 ) Early in the year, the EBA issued its decision on the question of double patenting. However, this reasoning could not be said to apply to all cases of double-patenting.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. To avoid information overload, let’s get back to the most basic things you need to know to file a patent application. When do you need to patent an idea? Patent deadlines are critical.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2022

For registering the patent, it is essential to file a patent application before the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, a government agency which reports to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Convention Application.

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2023

Anshuman, a SpicyIP intern, is a third year law student at National Law University, Odisha.] As per the data in the 2021-22 IP Office Annual Report, a total of 66,440 applications were filed in India, which is 7,937 applications more than the last year’s filings (58,503). percent in PCT applications.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2023

The enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 includes the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022 (UAIA), directed toward increasing innovation of small businesses and inventors in America. Effective December 29, 2022, discounts related to patent costs for small and micro entities increased. receiving office.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

Need a new patent attorney? What are some excuses that do not justify changing your patent lawyer? The patent application process is inherently challenging. treats the procurement and enforcement of patents, so certain things may simply be out of your patent lawyer’s control.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an International Treaty with over 145 contracting states. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is responsible for administering PCT. The PCT protects the invention of the applicant in many countries. Filing International application.

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Intepat

JANUARY 17, 2023

It provides an opportunity for the applicant to provide information regarding the invention in order to be entitled to claim protection. It is a crucial techno-legal document constituted by scientific and technical disclosures which designate the basis of the rights of a patent. Complete Specification.

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