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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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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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Three pharmaceutical companies, including Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Micromet AG, and Cambridge Antibody Technology (now acquired by AstraZeneca), in September 2003 announced signing a non-exclusive cross-license agreement. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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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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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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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

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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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. Kite developed an immunotherapy technology using CAR to target lymphoma and leukemia cells. Recently, in Juno Therapeutics, Inc.

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43(B)log

MARCH 18, 2022

EnChroma allegedly advertises that its lenses are “patented,” but Eyenavision alleged that EnChroma’s lenses do not practice the relevant patent and therefore brought false marking, Lanham Act false advertising, and unfair competition claims. False marking under 35 U.S.C. § This was enough to allege intent to deceive.

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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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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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Patently-O

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The Senators indicated a particular interest in learning how the current jurisprudence has adversely impacted investment and innovation in critical technologies like quantum computing, artificial intelligence, [ 6 ] precision medicine, diagnostic methods, and pharmaceutical treatments. Patent prosecution strategy and portfolio management; b.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 10, 2022

She has significant experience performing portfolio audits, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, and advising on patent infringement, freedom-to-operate, validity, and inventorship issues.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

What types of patents are eligible for Amazon APEX? The APEX program works for utility patents only. Design patent infringement would not be covered under this program. Moreover, simpler technologies are more likely to be accepted. Utility patents with complex claims might not be appropriate for APEX.

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SpicyIP

JULY 25, 2023

Legal uncertainty aside, there appears to be a gap in factual and scientific understanding of the true characteristics of this pathbreaking technology. The mRNA technology transfer hub was able to reverse engineer the mRNA platform for Covid without assistance from patentees.

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Patently-O

JULY 18, 2022

2022) should cause patent attorneys to pause once again as they draft patent applications and consider any characterizations of the technology as “conventional”; “well known”; or even “known in the art.” Alice Step Two : One important caveat on conventionality of the technology.

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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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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2024

Winston Strawn Plagiarism Complaint Winston Strawn Plagiarism Attachments I recall being asked to draft my first patent infringement complaint back in early 2003 – a few months after graduating from law school. Similar issues also came up in the patent information disclosure statement cases a decade ago.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 27, 2024

Introduction The main emphasis of the case pertains to accusations of patent infringement made by the defendant, as well as the subsequent pursuit of damages. of violating their patents related to the development of “enhanced internal combustion engine technology”. Motor Company Ltd.)

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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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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

After the jury trial in March, 2021, the jury found unanimously that Apple infringed at least one of the claims 13, 14, 15, or 16 of the ’091 Patent. In its fact findings, the court noted that PMC and its inventors prosecuted their patent applications “serially.” The ’091 Patent is one of them. 3d at 1359-60.

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The IPKat

APRIL 5, 2023

Bacon J ruled that while the Patents Act is limited to the UK, this does not mean that the patentee should be unable in principle to recover damages in respect of losses arising from sales outside of the UK. Meade J asserted that this was not an abuse of process and allowed the amendment. Two key issues were decided.

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Intepat

MAY 22, 2023

A patent provides an exclusive right to the inventor. To get a patent, technical information about the invention must be disclosed to the public in a patent application. In principle, the patent owner has the exclusive right to prevent or stop others from commercially exploiting the patented invention.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2021

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced an 80% reduction in patent application fees for all recognised educational institutions. The fee reduction will be applicable to recognised educational institutions in India and abroad. This move has been reported to bring down the application fee from Rs.

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LexBlog IP

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. Kite developed an immunotherapy technology using CAR to target lymphoma and leukemia cells. Recently, in Juno Therapeutics, Inc.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Second, they must be nonobvious over the prior art (similar inventions that existed before the patent application was filed and are known to the public). GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Jan. The LKQ case involves a challenge by LKQ to the validity of a design patent owned by GM. First, they must be novel (i.e.,

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

Ashley litigates disputes across a wide range of technologies, including consumer electronics, software applications, semiconductors, and medical devices. Chet Campbell focuses his practice on patent litigation at the U.S. in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. District Court, before the U.S.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

MAY 27, 2021

His practice focuses on patents, with a primary emphasis on defending and invalidating patents in post-grant proceedings. His practice emphasizes patent portfolio counseling and management, preparation and prosecution of patent applications, patent infringement analysis, patent validity analysis, and post-grant patent challenges.

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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. Chinese market.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act should be modified to prevent the reintroduction of patents on naturally-occurring genomic sequences that are isolated and purified in the lab, a change that will enable international pathogen research to continue while interfering little with private incentives to develop new biomedical technologies.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Monitoring and safeguarding these advancements in AI technology are crucial aspects to ensure the protection of intellectual property in this evolving landscape. Patent Search : Examiners utilize AI systems to detect existing inventions, classify inventions, and determine the novelty of new inventions.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

Coastal Harvest, LLC , denied a Motion to Dismiss asserting the illegality doctrine against cannabis related patents for extracting compounds from plant materials. 1] Similarly, a Colorado court found the illegality doctrine did not bar a design patent infringement suit involving a TOKER POKER hand tool [2]. Patent No.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Introduction Innovation has always been at the forefront of progress, driving advancements in technology, healthcare, and countless other industries. While historically, the field of patent filing has been dominated by men, an inspiring shift is taking place. As of 2023, women globally account for 16.2%

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 17, 2022

The FTO analysis typically includes search results for issued patents and published patent applications that cover technologies similar to the company’s technology and an assessment of any patent infringement litigation risk those patent matters may present.

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LexBlog IP

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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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Many big companies are getting ready to enter the world of Metaverse, for example, Nike for the purpose of selling virtual footwear and apparel in the virtual world of metaverse filed many trademark applications with the U.S These trademark applications consist of Nike’s logo “just do it” and air Jordan designs. Patent Infringement.

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