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Patent Law at the Supreme Court September 2021

Patently-O

So far, the Supreme Court has not granted certiorari in any patent cases for its 2021-2022 Term. Tormasi is a convicted murderer and also a patentee seeking to enforce his disk-drive patent. That provision states that an individual’s capacity to sue is determined by “the law of the individual’s domicile.”

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From Non-Infringement to No Jurisdiction: Does a Finding of Non-Infringement Moot a Request for Declaratory Judgment of Invalidity in Trademark Cases?

LexBlog IP

The trademark dispute that has been steadily escalating between Illinois-based Citizens Equity First Credit Union (“Citizens”) and California-based San Diego County Credit Union (“SDCCU”) could be headed to the Supreme Court. registration and purported common law rights to the standalone tagline NOT A BANK.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 4-March 10)

SpicyIP

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. The Patent Act: Catch 22 Does the Patent Act prevail over the Competition Act?

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How long does it take to get a patent in 2021? And what about COVID-19?

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Patentability Search. Office Actions.

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Can You Copyright or Trademark a Logo Designed by AI?

LexBlog IP

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled.

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District Court Dismisses Challenge to PTAB’s Discretion to Deny Inter Parties Review

The IP Law Blog

District Court for the Northern District of California, the Court upheld the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) practice of denying patent reviews due to looming trials in district court. However, a party must first file a petition to institute an IPR of a patent. Under the America Invents Act (AIA), 35 U.S.C. §

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Industrial Design under The Design Act, 2000

IP and Legal Filings

Revocation of Design There is no concept of a Pre-Grant Opposition in the Design law of India, like in the case of Patents law. 1] Facts: In this case, Crocs filed a suit against Bata for infringement of its registered sandal designs and passing off its trademarks in the shape and configuration of its footwear.

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