Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Moreover, many expressed concern that NFT-specific legislation would be premature at this time and could impede the development of new NFT applications, given the evolving nature of the technology. Proposals to use NFTs to replace or supplement copyright recordkeeping did not demonstrate added value. NFTs may offer opportunities for U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The goal of competition law is to ensure fair functioning of the market. [1] 1] At a glance both the laws may seem to be conflicting but Intellectual property ensures fair amount of competition in the market which is also the goal of competition law. [2] STATUTORY TUSSLE OF JURISDICTION BETWEEN PATENTS ACT AND COMPETITON ACT.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 7, 2023

We recently came across one such short paper on “ SEP Litigations & Issues in Determining the FRAND License ” published in the September 2023 issue of the Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (see here ) and extended a guest post invitation to its authors to discuss their key arguments. Apple Retail UK Ltd.

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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2021

Thus, the GPA will henceforth include an explicit proportionality defense to permanent injunctions in patent law. Reportedly, several German patent judges immediately commented along similar lines [ here ]. Their case law, in turn, may inspire other European patent courts to follow suit. here and here ].

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 5, 2021

On September 9, 2021, ESG Clean Energy, LLC (“ESG”), a corporation responsible for clean energy solutions for distributed power generation, announced that they signed an exclusive licensing deal with Viking Energy Group, Inc. (“Viking”) for use of ESG’s carbon dioxide-free power generation technology in all of Canada.

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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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Intepat

MAY 18, 2023

INTRODUCTION Oftentimes, it is observed how intellectual property laws, specifically; patent laws are contradictory to competition and antitrust laws. Patent laws acknowledge that patents play a crucial role in facilitating the exchange of goods and services.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Abbas explored exceptions that potentially allow IP to be freely used in emergencies: the right to repair exception , the private and noncommercial use exception , and the experimental use exception , while in a September 2022 article in International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law (IIC), Ballardini et al.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

This is particularly true in a digital environment where access and subsequent use of protected works is further complicated by technological protection measures and paywalls. licenses for specific uses). However, these are limited to cases in which the user already enjoys lawful access to a specific work. For example, art.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In the latest development in the global patent wars between Google and Sonos, Google has sued Sonos, having filed two suits in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on August 8, 2022. Sonos claims that Google’s infringement of over 100 of Sonos’ patents is deliberate and a business model.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

billion damage award against defendant Intel Corporation because it found plaintiff VLSI Technology LLC had erred on its damages calculation, that one of the asserted patents was not infringed, and that Intel was wrongly barred from raising a defense that it had a newly acquired license to the asserted patents.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

Eliezer AI and Intellectual Property Law An Insightful Discussion with Yuri Eliezer The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) Law is becoming increasingly significant in the dynamic landscape of technology and innovation.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment. Another important component of IP management in the entertainment sector is licensing.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

case number 19-40643: are patent laws regarding what constitutes a reasonable royalty applicable to questions of compliance with FRAND-related contractual obligations? Despite these differences, we noted that these two concepts have often been treated interchangeably by courts, often leading to confusing results.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At a quick glance, one notable push by the guidelines is to allow “exclusive” licensing from public funded research, to private bodies. d also mentions ‘march-in’ rights and compulsory licensing but the language makes it unclear what is meant exactly: 5.d. Provision 5.d

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Summer Course on European Information Technology Law Online, 9-13 September 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European information technology law and internet regulation in the European Union.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Pfizer/BioNTech alleges that it did not use Moderna’s patented technology in its vaccine but instead uses a different mRNA structure and different lipids in the delivery system. and other wealthy countries, Moderna announced its decision to enforce its patents going forward but offered to license its patents to its competitors.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 22, 2023

Here are the nominees and winners: Best Patent Law Book The nominations were: Intellectual Property Protection for Plant Related Innovation: Fit for Future?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

Moreover, many expressed concern that NFT-specific legislation would be premature at this time and could impede the development of new NFT applications, given the evolving nature of the technology. Proposals to use NFTs to replace or supplement copyright recordkeeping did not demonstrate added value. NFTs may offer opportunities for U.S.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 21, 2022

Foo Yun Chee: Illumina Offers Patent Licenses To Rivals, Patent Truce With BGI – Sources (Source: Financial Post). Malcolm Owen: Ex-Apple Inventor Describes How His VR Patent Works to Solve Car Motion Sickness (Source: Apple Insider). Greg Reilly: Patent Office Power & Discretionary Denials (Source: SSRN).

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2024

The Case Law Book is currently available in HTML and PDF formats in all three official languages of the EPO. It is one of the most-used patent law resources. Picture is by Rahib Yaqubov and used under the licensing terms of pexels.com. The full programme is accessible here.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 18, 2021

The IP Innovation Clinic, the first student-based clinic of its kind in Canada, is seeking law students from Osgoode Hall Law School to provide assistance to under-resourced inventors, entrepreneurs and start-up companies with their innovation and commercialization activities. Reviewing IP Agreements and licensing assistance.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Indonesian government has examined the existence of blockchain technology cautiously, leaning more toward acceptance of the new technology than outright prohibition. The current rules and regulations acknowledge the use of blockchain technology. Patent: Blockchain-related inventions can be protected as patents.

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Intepat

MAY 4, 2023

Interface of Competition Law and Patents Patent law particularly bears more relevance to antitrust jurisprudence. Patent law operates on two principles i.e. to encourage innovation and to promote the progress of science and technology. The Supreme Court in Eldred v.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 10, 2022

This case is China’s first patent linkability case since the implementation of the new Chinese Patent Law. Patent linkability refers to a newly implemented system of Article 76 of the Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China. ” The Defendant, Wenzhou Haihe Pharmaceutical Co.,

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2024

Introduction If we take a broader look at the Intellectual Property Laws, the primary objective of the legislation in framing these laws is to provide exclusive rights to the IP right holder as against the entire world. For example, Patent Law aims to prevent copying or imitating patented goods by anyone other than the patentee.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

Ensuring Access to TB drugs: Is Compulsory License the Way? In this post , Rahul Bajaj and Praharsh Gour analayse the underutilisation of Indian patent law’s robust flexibilities to promote patient interest. The Delhi High Court in Sporta Technologies Pvt. Topical Highlight. Thematic Highlight. 10 August, 2021].

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Sukarm Sharma Software patenting remains one of the most contentious issues in patent law jurisprudence, with an ever ping-ponging legal position. Microsoft v.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Thus, the Court denied Netflix’s motion to compel documents and information on the source of the litigation funding that GoTV received in conjunction with the case.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 9, 2021

As the world came to a screeching halt, healthcare providers and essential businesses were tasked with maintaining function while protecting patients, employees, and customers amidst a rapidly changing health and technological landscape. Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications to deliver medical care to patients from a distance.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

But the author must have a license to the original copyrighted work, or the original work must not be copyrighted (e.g., In this manner, copyright law separates the original creative expression from the preexisting copyrighted work. Patent law has also separated protectible and unprotectible portions of the inventions.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The sheer number of developments and technological advancements in the sport make it crucial for the teams participating to ensure that their intellectual property rights are not violated. Ten teams compete with each other to procure the best cutting-edge technology before their rival team gets their hands on it.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

New transport networks and technologies, coupled with factory conditions," writes Goold, "created new opportunities for personal injury" [p. Goold rejects four fairness-based arguments in favour of the current strict liability regime in copyright and patent law [ch. What should be done?

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

She contrasts their origins, core technologies, relationships with venture capital, industry, academia, and government agencies, as well as their intellectual property strategies. While Myriad commercialized genetic testing spun out of University of Utah research, Moderna pioneered mRNA vaccine technology anchored in the Boston biotech hub.

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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 and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

With the change in the patent law in China, curbing the influence of large technology companies in China so that it can be ensured that the innovation and data remain in the country giving relief for all patent applicants for applying in China for declared key technology. [Image Source: gettyimages].

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Scott French: N2 Packaging Systems, LLC Expands its Global Patent Portfolio for Cannabis Packaging (Source: Business Wire). Blake Brittain: Ericsson Sues Apple to Clear Proposed 5G Patent Licensing Rates (Source: Reuters). Blake Brittain: Merck, Pfizer’s Wyeth Settle Pneumococcal Vaccine Patent Dispute (Source: Reuters).

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