SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

While there are a number of aspects covered by “Artificial Intelligence”, ranging from definitions to scope, from life-saving to life-threatening, there has been surprisingly limited public policy discussion on the intersection of AI and IP in India. Her area of interest lies in IP and corporate law.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), discussing the issue of inconsistent statements made by patent applicants pursuant to their disclosure requirements at the USPTO and other federal agencies, especially the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In our previous blog post, we covered claim construction, Markush Groups, and dependent claim invalidation.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 12, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register announcing that the agency would be revising its rules of practice to require that information disclosure statements related to patent term adjustments (PTAs) be submitted on Form PTO/SB/133.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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. It is not hard to understand why inventors are seeking design patent protection at previously unseen levels.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) published a report detailing patent application filing trends at the USPTO related to COVID-19 diagnostics technologies. On October 23, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

It is currently one of the most advanced and efficient technologies in the language field. ChatGPT has a wide range of applications. Recently, the technology has even been used in the realm of intellectual property, with some having used it to draft patent applications.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

However, recent advances in computing technology and open data polices allowed the study to be done. Furthermore, studies performed by the US Patent and Trademarks Office typically analyzed patents from a majority of US residents. The study revealed that male sounding names were much more likely to have their patents granted.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

Once commerce resumes between Russia and the affected countries, foreign owners of Russian patents should have documentation readily available to demonstrate such commercial activity in the hope that Russia authorizes retroactive compulsory licensing payments.

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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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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Significantly, the agreement requires India to make substantive changes to its provision obligating a patent applicant to furnish information about their foreign applications corresponding to their application in India. She has been working in the field of access to medicines, patents and IP for more than a decade.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

With deep expertise in litigation and patent prosecution and counseling, the attorneys represent clients across a range of industries and in various legal venues. Ashley litigates disputes across a wide range of technologies, including consumer electronics, software applications, semiconductors, and medical devices.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Two such pressures that are frequently at odds with each other are the need to adequately protect the intellectual property that will be the basis for future revenue and investment, and the need to bring such revenue and investment into the business to allow for continued technology development and commercialization.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 10, 2021

Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote patent professional superstars to prepare patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Patent 300 companies.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2023

companies and inventors still filed more patent applications with the European Patent Office (EPO) than any other country, according to its Patent Index 2022, which was released today. patent applications numbered 48,088, a 2.9% The index showed that U.S. increase from 2021.

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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.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Mok is a principal in Fish’s New York office and focuses his practice on IP litigation and counseling for domestic and international companies. His work spans a variety of technical areas and industries, including software, consumer products, wireless communications, semiconductor technology, automotive technology, and financial services.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 14, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on May 10, 2024 (89 Fed. 40439), that would dramatically alter patent applicant and patentee statutory rights in their patent filings by proposing a draconian change to the requirements for submission of a terminal disclaimer (TD).

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2023

As explained here , these demands are motivated by a broader overview to have patents with reliable validity, the absence of which hinders the assertion of the right later, for example, in seeking an injunction in an infringement suit. – The patent system needs complete searches and substantive examination for functioning well.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 14, 2021

It makes sense since the US is one of the largest markets for a host of products and services where technology is involved. Furthermore, patent prosecution occurring after the initial filing will vary by each governmental patent office. Do US national stage applications require a subsequent request for examination?

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Dear readers, as you may have noticed, after a bit of a slowdown, SpicyIP is once again picking up steam and we will be looking to bring you the spicy IP updates that you have been used to! Announcing Winners of 3 rd Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law. Exploring the “Space” for Makeup Dupes in the Indian IP Framework”.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In view of this notice, life sciences companies should consider involving patent counsel in the review of relevant FDA submissions for possible inconsistencies with PTO filings and determination of the appropriate course of action where material inconsistencies are found to exist. technology related to clinical studies and batch testing).

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

On Friday, November 19, the USPTO announced that it will be delaying the $400 fee for patent applications filed in non-DOCX formats until January 1, 2023.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 5, 2023

Recent Case Law: Divisional Applications and ST.26 26 Standards The Korean Supreme Court’s recent clarification regarding the grace period for divisional applications is a significant development for patent holders in Korea. important;}} John DeStefano , is a patent and technology technical advisor at Founders Legal.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

As many patent applicants do not have the resources to obtain representation, these changes could help many inventors reap the benefits of IP protection and not lose patent rights due to a misunderstanding of the requirements.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Explain how the current state of patent eligibility jurisprudence affects the conduct of business in your technology areas. Explain how the status of patent eligibility jurisprudence in the United States has affected any litigation for patent infringement in the United States in which you have been involved.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2022

On April 13, 2022, the Federal Court of Australia, on appeal, reversed its 2021 decision that DABUS, an artificial intelligence (AI) machine, qualified as an inventor for a patent application under Australian law. Thaler has filed patent applications in several countries around the world for inventions created by DABUS.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

Once commerce resumes between Russia and the affected countries, foreign owners of Russian patents should have documentation readily available to demonstrate such commercial activity in the hope that Russia authorizes retroactive compulsory licensing payments.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

This period of exclusivity lasts for 20 years from the date the patent application was filed. The patent examiners are government employees who are responsible for ensuring that all patent applications meet the requirements for patent rights to be granted.

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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. Patent Prosecution. FDA Regulation.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 11, 2023

The difference between the two is also surprisingly wide, with a gap of nearly 2,000 patent grants. patent grants was at its lowest since 2018 despite the number of patent applications reaching a record high. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patent grants has decreased three years in a row.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The England and Wales Court of Appeal has upheld lower rulings that two patent applications designating an artificial intelligence called DABUS as the inventor were deemed to be withdrawn. Thaler v Comptroller General of Patents Trade Marks And Designs [2021] EWCA Civ 1374.)

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

There were 188,600 European patent applications filed last year, an annual increase of 4.5%, according to figures published by the European Patent Office (EPO) on April 5. Despite the impact of the pandemic, applications increased to a record level following a slight decline in 2020.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

The August 2019 announcement that two patent applications had been filed naming an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as an inventor in the United States and a dozen other countries was regarded as disruptive and profound at the time. It was one of the hot topics in patent law during those last few months before the pandemic.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Developing a Disclosure for Software Patents : Discuss with the inventor the technological underpinnings of the novel functional aspects of the software and how those technological considerations support that function. § 101 during prosecution (sometimes colloquially referred to as an “Alice Rejection”).

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