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Pharmaceutical Companies Have Rights if the Federal Government Seized their Patents

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The Biden administration recently determined that it has the right to seize patents covering certain high-priced medicines, in an apparent effort to take a more aggressive approach to lowering drug prices. See Targeting costly meds, Biden admin asserts authority to seize certain drug patents – POLITICO. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

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Patent Poetry: Patent and Trademark Offices Publish Study on NFT IP Issues

JD Supra Law

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Copyright Office have published the results of their joint study on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and intellectual property (IP). The Report was created in response to a June 2022 request from Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to undertake a study. By: AEON Law

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And Again, Abstract Ideas are Not Patentable!

The IP Law Blog

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down many patents on the grounds that they are invalid as directed to an abstract idea, relying on the Supreme Court’s Alice decision. LEXIS 33719, the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s rejection of the claims in a patent application as directed to an abstract idea.

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Infographic | Valentine’s day patents

Olartemoure Blog

Get to know a bit more about these patents that have added a touch of creativity and technology to the season of love. METHOD OF MAKING A HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND US6434805B2 Inventor: Ami Haimoff Assignee: L I D Ltd Date of Patent: Aug. Thank Ami Haimoff for creating and patenting a new way to make heart-shape diamonds.

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IPO Diversity in Innovation Toolkit

Women and diverse employees have the technical skill and knowledge, yet their contributions are not patented at the same rate as those of their male counterparts.This toolkit can help organizations move the needle on achieving gender parity in innovation.

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Chewy, IBM Agree To End Online Ad Patent Dispute

IP Law 360

have agreed to drop a patent fight in New York federal court, shortly after a federal appeals court wrote there was a "genuine dispute of material fact" surrounding infringement allegations tied to one of IBM's patent claims. Online pet goods retailer Chewy Inc. and computing giant IBM Corp.

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How to Revive a Utility Patent: Renewing a Dead Patent

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you revive a granted utility patent after failing to pay maintenance fees? Yes, it is possible to revive a granted utility patent where you failed to pay renewal fees. Known as maintenance fees, the USPTO requires that each granted utility patent be “renewed” by paying three successive fees at certain deadlines.

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