Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Need to patent a medical device?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

Can you obtain a US registration for a foreign registered trademark? Many international trademark owners are familiar with the Madrid Protocol where you file your first trademark application in your home country. Afterwards, you file a Madrid application designating multiple foreign countries. It is called Section 44(e).

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The Philippines has laws and policies that generally support a conducive intellectual property (IP) environment, but enforcement is irregular and inconsistent. Several considerations are important for effective management of intellectual property (IP) rights in the Philippines. For example, U.S. Image Source: iStock].

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. You can see and experience the benefits of innovation, but you can’t touch IP itself. So what is IP exactly? More specifically, IP is a legal right that gives the owner power to stop others from doing something. Can you build IP in selling such existing products?

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Kashishipr

JUNE 3, 2021

Today, companies are increasingly placing a huge amount of enterprise value on Intellectual Property (IP). In a few instances, the value attributed to IP assets by companies is greater than the entire net worth of the corporation itself. have attracted taxation on IP as a global issue. The United States of America.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

In what appears to be an almost exasperated tone, the Hon’ble Judge prefaced the order by stating that the Court never “ceases to be surprised” at the kind of orders which come before it, from the office of the Registry of Trade Marks/Controller General of Patents. In April this year, the Delhi HC in Blackberry Ltd v.

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SpicyIP

JULY 28, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post by Yashi Agrawal on India’s recent accession to the Locarno Agreement, discussing inter alia the resultant amendments to India’s design laws and prospective benefits to India on becoming a part of the Locarno Special Union and Assembly. Yashi Agrawal. India and the Locarno Agreement.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

On February 5, 2022, China acceded to Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs. Inventors in China will thus be able to use the International Design System to file and protect their designs overseas with one procedure which will help them save time and money.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 26, 2021

What is the meaning of broken or dashed lines in a design patent? While I’m not sure if you can call it a loophole, US design patents enable a particular option in the drawings that can potentially broaden protection. In a US design patent, the claimed design comprises what is drawn in solid lines.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

How to Use Patent Public Search (PPUBS). Wouldn’t it be great if you can find how many patents have been obtained by a patent attorney or agent? Using the new tool by the USPTO called Patent Public Search (PPUBS), you can search for patent grants by practitioner name. Which patent database should you search?

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Patently-O

JUNE 20, 2023

The International Trade Commission (ITC) is a branch of the U.S. government focused on protecting domestic industry against undue foreign competition. These investigations patent, trademark, or copyright violations caused by trade importation into the US. at less than fair value. — i.e., non practicing entities.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

In the latest example of the escalation of tensions between Russia and the West, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin last week issued a decree that owners of Russian patents from countries that Russia considers to be unfriendly are no longer entitled to any compensation for compulsory licensing of their patents.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. A patent protects an invention. As the U.S. Copyright Office.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

To begin with, it is vital to understand and demarcate, what exactly falls under the purview of IPR, various categories involved, processes followed by each IP and their enforcement. In 1891, Madrid Agreement was adopted whereby the foundation of international registrations of marks was launched.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. Securing the right IP protection for an NFT will be key to its successful commercialization and exploitation by the creator and its owner. IP Rights and NFTs.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Back in October, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law’s Center for Intellectual Property (“IP”), Information, and Privacy Law organized and virtually hosted its International IP Practice Seminar. Jorgenson discussed her new appointment as WIPO’s first IP and Gender Champion.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2023

This article looks at laws of jurisdictions in Southeast Asia, comparing the status of enforcement and protection of software and CII in various Southeast Asia countries. Desmond Tan is a patent attorney registered to practice in Singapore and has a background in engineering. patent attorney and moderator of this Blog, PatentNext.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

Companies frequently seek to grow their businesses or enter new markets by acquiring other companies, particularly those with intellectual property (IP) and/or technology. Evolving Significance of IP Due-Diligence for an M&A Transaction. A target’s firm might be reliant on IP in a variety of ways. of such businesses.

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 28, 2022

On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich. Freeze on international cooperation. On 9 March, the EUIPO announced that it was discontinuing all cooperation with the Russian Intellectual Property Office (also known as “Rospatent”) and the Eurasian Patent Organisation. a) Before the EPO.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Will your patent be rejected? Yes for utility, and probably not for design. 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.

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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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LexBlog IP

JULY 28, 2022

On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich. Freeze on international cooperation. On 9 March, the EUIPO announced that it was discontinuing all cooperation with the Russian Intellectual Property Office (also known as “Rospatent”) and the Eurasian Patent Organisation. a) Before the EPO.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Patents (including utility models) are protected through registration with the UAE Ministry of Economy, Intellectual Property Protection Department (IPPD) and/or through the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Patent which is administered by the GCC Patent Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and governed by the GCC Patent Law.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

In the latest example of the escalation of tensions between Russia and the West, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin last week issued a decree that owners of Russian patents from countries that Russia considers to be unfriendly are no longer entitled to any compensation for compulsory licensing of their patents.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Upcoming Changes in Korean Patent Law for 2024 by John DeStefano Understanding the 2024 Korean Patent Law Amendments As champions of innovation and protectors of intellectual property, it is vital for us to stay informed about the most recent developments in patent law worldwide.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In terms of its market access to domestic and international operations, Cambodia is one of the most forward-thinking Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States. When it comes to trade and foreign direct investment, the economy adopts an open economic policy. Conclusion.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

This post was originally published to Seyfarth’s International Dispute Resolution Blog. entity by serving the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). entity by serving the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 15 USC § 1051(e) provides that if a non-U.S.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 1873, the foreign exhibitors refused to attend the ‘International Exhibition of Invention in Vienna’ due to the fear that their idea would be stolen and will be used commercially. International Agreement which deals with Intellectual Property Rights is TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspect of Intellectual Property Rights).

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 7, 2023

We highlighted the following problems, (i) Over-Declaration and Supra-FRAND rates by SEP holders, (ii) Patent Hold-Out by Implementers, (iii) Difficulties in setting Global FRAND rates by national courts, (iv) Informational imbalances between negotiating parties, and (v) lack of awareness about nuances of SEP/ FRAND.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 27, 2023

This article was written as a requirement for Prof Pina D’Agostino’s IP Intensive Program. If you would like to sharpen that skill and have an interest in IP, this intensive is for you! Mona Karimi is a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Eighteen federal departments and agencies make up the ISED portfolio.

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SpicyIP

JULY 29, 2021

Their function is so fundamental, and presence so ubiquitous that the thought that fonts and typefaces are eligible for copyright protection, seems inconceivable at first. Typeface’ refers to the particular design of letters, numbers, marks and symbols. Fonts & Typefaces: Are they Copyrightable? . Shivam Kaushik.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. Some Concerns about the Amendment Process to Key Patent Levers: A “Captured” Patent Office?

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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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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Image from here [ This post is authored by SpicyIP intern Pranav Aggarwal. He has a keen interest in commercial laws, especially in IP and allied fields. He has 80 patents to his credit, among which his invention of the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) has been phenomenal in the world of wireless networking systems.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 26, 2022

Over the past two decades or so, the number of major jurisdictions offering some form of general ‘grace period’ for filing of patent applications has grown significantly. compare the perceived level of legal uncertainty that would be generated by the introduction of a grace period under different design options.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

IPR protection permits the inventor, brand owner, patent holder, and copyright holder to benefit from his/her effort, and investment. Because of the liberalization of Foreign Direct Investment (hereinafter referred to as ‘FDI’) regulations, the industry has become one of the fastest-expanding employment opportunities in the country.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Menell * As the knowledge economy expanded and concerns about trade secret misappropriation mounted in the digital age, federal policymakers undertook efforts to reinforce trade secret protection a decade ago. It also parallels and differs from other types of intellectual property—patent, copyright, and trademark—litigation.

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