IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday postponed the date for the retirement of two main software systems for patent applicants in favor of its new Patent Center after patent applicants raised concerns over the functionality of the new system.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 28, 2023

Can you file the utility patent application with the color drawings or photographs? Suppose that you have an invention disclosure for a utility invention that you want to protect. When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the inventor has only supplied color drawings or photographs of the invention. The answer is YES!

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in a precedential decision today vacated a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) finding that certain claims of Google, LLC’s U.S. Patent Application No. 14/628,093 were obvious. The CAFC opinion, authored by Chief Judge Moore, said the U.S.

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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. Apply for design or utility patent? It can feel overwhelming.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 27, 2022

This month, Partner Richard Goldstucker discusses provisional patent applications. Once a month, we cover an interesting topic in 60 seconds. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 20, 2023

On April 18, 2023, we submitted a Supreme Court amicus brief expressing our encouragement for the justices to rule on the question of whether it is proper for an artificial intelligence (AI) to be an inventor on a patent application. The issue has arisen in the Petition for Writ of Certiorari recently filed by Dr. Stephen Thaler.

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IP.com

JULY 18, 2022

While the quality of your invention no doubt contributes to writing a successful patent, so does the quality of your application. The post Get Your Patent Application Right the First Time appeared first on IP.com - IP Innovation and Analytics. But like any legal document, this means checking off.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

You want to file a patent application to protect the design. Can you file a design patent application? When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the design is ornamental, for example, a pattern, on an article such as a chair. The answer is YES. By: International Lawyers Network

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

We’re pleased to bring to you a 2 part guest post by Amit Tailor on the question of when a patent application can be divided, that came up in the recent case of Boehringer Ingelheim vs. The Controller. When can/not a Patent Application be Divided? Permanent Address of the Pen of K?cab?). Author: Amit Tailor.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A provisional patent application is a patent application that is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by an inventor, assignee, or registered practitioner.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 20, 2022

For many start-up companies, the prospect of filing a patent application can be daunting. Even when a company has a potentially patentable invention, the company may be unsure about what materials it should compile before seeking out patent counsel.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Leap of Faith: File a PCT patent application while your US application might get rejected? Timing your patent filings can be tricky. P:atent applicants typically find themselves in a moment of indecision when the foreign filing deadline approaches. Alternatively, you can forget all about foreign patents.

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Larson & Larson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this post, we will explore the intricacies of patent application restrictions, aiming to demystify the process and empower inventors with the knowledge they need to navigate this aspect of patent law successfully. Furthermore, the restriction requirement sheds light on the practical challenges faced by patent applicants.

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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.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Excerpt: "In general, a patent is only valid in the country (or, in some cases, countries) where the patent office that issued it has responsibility. Originally published on the Maple Business Council website. By: Knobbe Martens

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LexBlog IP

JULY 27, 2023

Can you file the utility patent application with the color drawings or photographs? 113, the Applicant for a patent must “furnish a drawing where necessary for the understanding of the subject matter to be patented”. Typically, the drawings in a utility patent application are submitted in black and white.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Interesting Patents | Nintendo and Pokémon Company’s New Patent Application by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Mission Impossible: Can you block a design patent application? Design patent applications are not publicly viewable. It can be nearly impossible to figure out what design patent applications are pending. Suppose your competitor indicates that their product is patent-pending. This will be tricky.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

2021-2022 was a big year for the Osgoode’s mooting team entry for the USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition. We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the 2022-2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition ! About the National Patent Application Drafting Competition.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

What makes for a good utility patent application? Is a good patent application one that avoids rejections ? What if I were to tell you that a utility nonprovisional patent application that gets allowed easily might not always be a good thing? What do you look for in utility patent claims?

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SpicyIP

JULY 28, 2022

We’re pleased to bring to our readers a 2 part post by Amit Tailor on the recent case Nippon A&L vs The Controller of Patents, which looked into questions of how and to what extent a claim in a patent application can be amended under the Patents Act. vs. THE CONTROLLER OF PATENTS [ C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT)

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Suppose you and your patent attorney have approved the revised copy of the patent application. It should be filed as fast as possible with the patent office, once that happens. In which country do you wish your patent to be granted? Based on such criteria, you will find the following types of patent applications.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Image with text reading “Keep Calm and Expect Delays” Last week, the Delhi High Court pronounced a decision rebuking a patent applicant for causing unnecessary delays in the patent application process by seeking repeated adjournments and not filing written submissions on time. In the case of FMC Corporation v.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

16/524,350 (“DABUS”) , the Applicant attempted to claim a machine as the inventor of a patent application. For example, the application data sheet (ADS) cited a single inventor “DABUS” as the given name and “(Invention generated by artificial intelligence)” as the family name. In In re Appl.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 16, 2023

provides a timeline reminder to inventors and patent applicants: Do not bring your invention into public view before you have filed your patent application, and if you do, remember the one-year critical date for filing. Otherwise, your patent runs the risk of later invalidation. Hologic, Inc.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 10, 2023

patent applications reached an all-time high in 2022, IBM Corp. fell from its decadeslong position atop the list of companies securing the most granted patents and was replaced by Samsung, according to a report released Tuesday. Although the number of U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Can you file a late foreign patent application based on Paris Convention? We’ve talked about filing late PCT and national stage applications. But, what if you are thinking about filing a direct foreign patent application claiming priority to a US priority application? Let’s look another scenario.

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Intepat

APRIL 6, 2022

PCT Patent Application. The PCT is an international agreement that helps to simplify the process of filing patent applications in several countries. As of 6th April 2022, the WIPO recorded 156 contracting states to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). National Phase PCT Patent Application in India.

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Intepat

APRIL 6, 2022

PCT Patent Application. The PCT is an international agreement that helps to simplify the process of filing patent applications in several countries. As of 6th April 2022, the WIPO recorded 156 contracting states to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). National Phase PCT Patent Application in India.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Do you need a design or utility patent application? If the appearance (how it looks) is what matters, then a design patent application may be the right type of patent application. If the unique features of your concept are functional or structural, then consider filing a utility patent application.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 1, 2023

While the Supreme Court has seemingly little interest in taking up § 101 related cases, lessons learned from these cases’ lower court opinions can allow practitioners to adapt their patent application drafting. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Elsewhere, the Peterson Institute hosts the launch of an OECD report that looks at how governments can spur growth in the green economy, and the USPTO holds a three-day event for newcomers to the patent application process.

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SpicyIP

JULY 28, 2022

Continuing on from the previous blogpost , we bring you part 2 of Amit Tailor’s two part series on the recent case Nippon A&L vs The Controller of Patents, which looked into questions of how and to what extent a claim in a patent application can be amended under the Patents Act. Author: Amit Tailor.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 26, 2023

As patent attorneys, adhering to deadlines is pivotal for the success of a patent application. In India, two critical deadlines to bear in mind while prosecuting patent applications are those for filing a request for examination and responding to the first examination report.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 15, 2022

Does our firm recommend PCT patent applications? If foreign utility patent protection is desired, filing a PCT patent application makes sense for many applicants. For example, assume you filed a direct utility patent application in China by the 12-month deadline. PCT National Phase Timeline.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2023

Combining Multiple Inventions in an Single Patent Application @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640f87a71087f6782{display: However, is combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application worth the cost savings? important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640f87a71087f6782{display:

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

You want to file a patent application to protect the design. Can you file a design patent application? For a design patent, 35 U.S.C. § Based on this, you draft a design patent application on the pattern described as applied to a chair. For utility patent applications, under 35 U.S.C. §

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