Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Can you include a logo in your design patent application? Let me share a strategy if you’re thinking about filing a design patent application for a new product that might be considered somewhat similar to existing products. It is possible to include a logo in your design patent application for a product.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The agreement enabled the three parties involved to obtain Freedom to Operate (abbreviated as FTO) , thereby authorizing one another to use some of their respective patented technologies without worrying about Patent Infringement. Overcoming Obstacles . Bottom Line. For more visit: [link].

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Patent violations are becoming increasingly prevalent among Amazon sellers. Whether you are a patent owner or an Amazon seller, you need the right kind of legal expertise when it comes to patent infringement. Patent agents do not litigate and, therefore, have little to no infringement experience.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 1, 2021

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Mike Peterson: Apple Hit with Patent Infringement Lawsuit for Selling a Smart Water Bottle (Source: Apple Insider). Piya Jain: The Benefits of Outsourcing Patent Activities for Life Science Companies in a Changing IP Landscape (Source: IAM). Commentary and Journal Articles: Atty.

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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. Market research may also help down the road in preventing Patent Infringement actions.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Matt Birney: Proteomics Secures Hong Kong Patent for Kidney Disease Test (Source: The West Australian). Jesse Coghlan: Apple Job Listings and Patents Hint at Foray into ‘3D Mixed-Reality World’ (Source: Cointelegraph). Source: WIPO IP Portal. Barclay Damon – IP Litigation Associate.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 1, 2021

Section 11 (b) read with Rule 24B of Patents Rules, 2003 concerning patent application exam stipulates a 48-month period from the date of priority or filing of patent application within which a request for examination of the application needs to be made. Easing such norms makes the process more accessible.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents. In 2022 alone, the USPTO received more than 50,000 design patent applications. The Office has seen a 20% growth in design patent applications over the last five years.

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

All of us at the Garrigues IP Blog would like to wish you a very happy new year. This seems like the perfect time, then, to talk about one of the scenarios in which (IP wise) the past can prove to be extremely important when facing the future: the right of prior use to counter infringement of patents or utility models.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

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. This principle applies whether the work is coming from a hourly or flat rate patent attorney.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

How can an Amazon seller benefit from design patents? IP simply cannot be ignored when you’re selling on Amazon. A common misconception is that IP is not a factor when low-tech or no-tech products are involved. When should Amazon sellers consider filing design patents? One option is to report infringement.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

Design patents, however, present a unique twist. In some cases, a design patent owner might be able to shield themselves from design patent infringement. Patentable Test vs. Design Patent Infringement Test. What changes can help avoid design patent infringement?

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

By getting into the Brand Registry, you are now in Amazon’s system which provides you with various options for enforcing your IP rights against competing sellers. What types of patents are eligible for Amazon APEX? The APEX program works for utility patents only. appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Patent Infringement. The patent is a property right granted to the owner or inventor, it is given for an invention, which includes the product or even the process that provides a new way of doing something or provides an innovative solution to a problem. The post IP infringement in Metaverse first appeared on IIPRD.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

This report which is mandated under American law and placed before the US Congress, requires the USTR to conduct a review of the intellectual property (IP) laws and enforcement policies of American trading partners in order to identify those laws or practices which maybe detrimental to American interests.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Need to get or enforce a patent against Amazon sellers? Call US patent attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can help you protect your online sales. Design Patent vs. Utility Patent: Which IP makes sense for Amazon sales? company with less than 500 employees).

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The case arises out of a 2018 lawsuit, in which four self-described inventors of DNA Arrays brought suit against Illumina, a “multibillion-dollar, global player in genetic analysis,” alleging that Illumina and its associates conspired to steal Petitioner’s trade secrets and covertly conceal the information in patent applications.

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2021

Patents The German Bundestag has adopted amendments to the German Patent Act. The changes introduce (i) a codified proportionality defense to injunctions in patent infringement proceedings, (ii) new confidentiality rules for patent disputes, and (iii) an accelerated timeline for nullity actions.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Federal Circuit issues precedential decisions finding Intel has Article III standing to appeal Qualcomm IPRs from the PTAB; the Federal Circuit announces oral arguments in January 2022 will be telephonic; Germany’s patent office announced that urban air mobility patent application filings have tripled from 2016 to 2020; the PTAB institutes an IPR (..)

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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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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2022

All in all, the advantages of conducting a patent search are as follows: The chances of patent grant increase; You get clarity in drafting a patent claim in your Patent Application ; The scope of patent protection extends; and. It helps keep track of similar patents and the status of other patent filings.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Spend Too Little For Worthless Patent or Too Much for Worthless Product Much has been written about how provisional patent applications work and how you can draft one. How much should you spend on a patent before you know whether a product will be successful? The post Is a Patent Worth Your Money and Time?

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Kashishipr

MAY 5, 2021

The term ‘Patent Troll’ originated in 1994 in an educational video by Paula Natasha Chavez called the ‘Patents Video.’ ’ A patent troll is a term used for describing a company that uses Patent Infringement claims to win arguments and court judgments for profit or to stifle competition.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 10, 2022

“Helen brings more than a decade of experience as a top-flight adviser to the industry on patent and IP issues,” said John Adkisson , president and chief executive officer of Fish. Baca focuses her practice on IP portfolio management, strategic client counseling, and patent prosecution in diverse scientific and engineering fields.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As with any growing industry, cannabis stakeholders are eager to protect their valuable intellectual property (IP) rights, but their ability to obtain comprehensive IP protection and enforce their IP rights is sometimes in conflict with federal drug law. FDA Regulation. Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. ,

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LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

Others have accused him of being a “patent troll” based on the broad interpretation of his patents and his litigious enforcement activity. His entities have filed a whopping 1,249 patent infringement lawsuits with 23 of those pending. This certainly qualifies as a high volume patent troll.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

If, however, the article has an ornamental design but is also functional, it may be the subject of both a design patent and a utility patent. In order to obtain a design patent, the applicant must file a patent application. A design patent has several advantages over a utility patent.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Perhaps your IP attorney will be able to build a winning infringement argument based on a second or third independent claim. Let’s assume your competitors are patent savvy. Even if they don’t understand patent infringement , they can hire IP lawyers to study your patent in order to design around it.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Perhaps your IP attorney will be able to build a winning infringement argument based on a second or third independent claim. Let’s assume your competitors are patent savvy. Even if they don’t understand patent infringement , they can hire IP lawyers to study your patent in order to design around it.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 29, 2022

This week in Other Barks & Bites: USPTO Director Vidal announces Federal Register notice on duty of disclosure requirements as Senate Judiciary advances a bill to create a USPTO-FDA interagency task force on drug patents; Senator Thom Tillis tells IAM that he will introduce patent eligibility legislation soon; the Federal Circuit affirms an attorneys’ (..)

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 9, 2022

If, however, the article has an ornamental design but is also functional, it may be the subject of both a design patent and a utility patent. In order to obtain a design patent, the applicant must file a patent application. A design patent has several advantages over a utility patent.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Understanding these three underlying principles will enable Applicants in China to better understand the best situations for filing both types of applications. Chinese Utility Model and Patent Prosecution. Unlike invention patent applications, there is no substantial examination of utility models. John DeStefano.

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

What questions should you ask when you’re unsure about filing a patent application? Making a decision about filing a patent can be a daunting task. Will you even be able to get a patent? If so, will patents help? Patents are time-sensitive. What is the value of a patent-pending product?

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The IP Law Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

If the patent has already been issued, it can be invalidated for failure to satisfy the written description requirement. billion for patent infringement was reversed for just this reason. Juno sued Kite for patent infringement, alleging that Kite’s immunotherapy technology infringed Juno’s patent.

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Pure Hemp also alleged the district court erred in not awarding attorney fees because of alleged inequitable conduct by the patent applicant. The patent prosecutor argued the copied portions consisted of background information, making the prior art not material to the applications.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 17, 2022

Supreme Court receives petitions for writ of certiorari regarding the Takings Clause and state sovereign immunity issues in the Texas A&M “12th Man” copyright case and the Federal Circuit’s recent indefiniteness ruling invaliding patent claims supporting a $1.2

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LexBlog IP

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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