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How to Patent in China

Patent Trademark Blog

One of the most frequent questions I get about getting a patent in China is whether anyone should even bother. Why file a patent overseas when you cannot enforce it? Keep in mind that I am a US patent attorney. Need to file a patent in China? Are patents enforceable in China?

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Patent Law at the Supreme Court September 2021

Patently-O

The courts held that his enforcement action is an “unauthorized patent monetization business” and thus that he has no capacity to sue. Tormasi argues that this conclusion violates his due process and other constitutionally protected rights. I expect for the SG to file a brief by the end of calendar year 2021.

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Patent – a shield for modern biotechnology

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application. All patentable inventions should follow three main criteria: novelty, inventive steps, and industrial applications.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 4-March 10)

SpicyIP

In this tidbit, Yogesh discusses the longstanding controversy regarding the CCI’s overlapping jurisdiction in patent disputes and the issues upon which the Supreme Court will adjudicate. The Court held that the pendency of a rectification application, even if filed by a third party, justifies a stay under Section 124.

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Avoiding a Busted Brand: Preventing the Pain of Forced Rebranding through Trademark Registration

LexBlog IP

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 1 Imagine you’ve been using your business name, logo, or slogan for several years, building a good base of local customers. You make moves to expand your market, and suddenly you get a cease-and-desist letter from another business that has better rights to the trademark.

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Discerning Signal from Noise: Navigating the Flood of AI-Generated Prior Art

Patently-O

Patent offices prefer patent documents as prior art because they are drafted to meet the strict enablement standards and filed with sworn veracity statements. Issued patents take this a step further with their imprimatur of issuance via successful examination. & Trademark Off. See my 2014 post. 521 (2021).

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Full Patent Protection vs. a Provisional Patent Application

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application?