IPilogue

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With a few weeks’ worth of law school, Google, and a healthy dose of procrastination, I went down a rabbit hole of plant patents and breeders’ rights to see if I could be fined or arrested for propagating some of my pothos cuttings. allows entire plants to be patented, Canada does not. Although the U.S. Further reading: .

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Patently-O

APRIL 23, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office announced the winner of this year’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC), the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. I would encourage any law student interested in pursuing a career in patent prosecution to consider participating in the competition next year.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), expressing concern about policymaking on drug patents and drug prices being driven by a narrative rooted more in policy goals than in actual data. Earlier this month, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to the U.S.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Supreme Court has not granted a writ of certiorari in any patent cases this term, and has now denied certiorari in two dozen. The remaining four patent petitions are listed roughly in order of their likelihood of being granted certiorari (in my opinion). 21-406 (reverse payment patent settlement). Neapco Holdings LLC , No.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a long-anticipated Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. The Guidance begins with the premise that only natural persons can be named as inventors on U.S.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Does it make sense to get a patent in China? 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?

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 27, 2023

On January 26, 2023, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a public roundtable, during which various attorneys and industry experts discussed their thoughts on the intersection of patent law with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By: ArentFox Schiff

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Guidance on artificial intelligence's implications for patent law, which the White House has directed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to produce, could illuminate important issues, according to attorneys, but the tight timeline and evolving technology might limit what the office can say.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

How to Use Patent Public Search (PPUBS). Wouldn’t it be great if you can find how many patents have been obtained by a patent attorney or agent? Using the new tool by the USPTO called Patent Public Search (PPUBS), you can search for patent grants by practitioner name. Which patent database should you search?

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Similar treaties already exist in the area of Patents (Patent Law Treaty of 2000) and Trademarks (Trademark Law Treaty of 1994 and Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks of 2006). By: AEON Law

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post Trademark Tales of Terror: The Masked Horror – Michael Myers appeared first on King Business and Patent Law.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post Trademark Tales of Terror: Leatherface and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre appeared first on King Business and Patent Law.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post Trademark Tales of Terror: Freddy Krueger Stalks the Nightmares of Bootleg Merchandise Vendors appeared first on King Business and Patent Law.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post Trademark Tales of Terror: Friday the 13th and the Trouble with Jason Voorhees appeared first on King Business and Patent Law.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 23, 2023

TWO GUNS, BUT ONLY ONE BULLET, OR, ONCE IN IPR, DO NOT SAVE YOUR ARGUMENTS FOR LITIGATION A patent can be challenged in court as a defense to an infringement action or through an administrative proceeding before the U.S. However, the Patent Act requires that if an IPR ends. District Court. By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

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Patently-O

JANUARY 10, 2023

New Patently-O Law Journal article by David Boundy , a partner at Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Boundy practices at the intersection of patent and administrative law, and consults with other firms on court and administrative agency proceedings, including PTAB trials and appeals. Prior Patently-O Patent L.J.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) are constantly reshaping patent law, and this program will teach you everything you need to know about the basics of patent litigation in this dynamic, rapidly changing landscape. Whether you’re a novice or experienced patent litigator, By: Practising Law Institute (PLI)

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit is set to consider the use of terms like “patented,” “proprietary,” and “exclusive” in commercial advertising can be actionable under § 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act when their use is not entirely accurate. Crocs largely prevailed in those actions.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

When should you file a patent application? Apply for a patent now or wait a bit? At what point will it be too late to file a patent application ? The best time to file a patent application is before you show your invention to the public or make any sales. Why file a patent before publicly disclosing your invention?

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, where competition is fierce and uniqueness is paramount, trademarks stand as sentinels guarding the identity and integrity of brands.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Yes, sometimes a sound is so closely associated with a business or is intended to be such a brand identifier it can be trademarked. There are some sounds that can’t be registered as trademarks, though, because sound trademarks are subject to the same requirements as “regular” word or design trademarks.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 25, 2021

On May 26, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) finalized the amendments to the Rules of Practice in Patent Cases as well as the rules regarding Representation of Others before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 37 C.F.R. 11.1 – 11.901.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 11, 2022

What is a patent? Patent and Trademark Office. David provides technical and practical insight into the application process starting with an inventor’s abstract idea, and ending with a formal patent application. How do I get one? Are they expensive? Are they enforceable? Intellectual Property Practice Group Chair David M.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

Trademark registration. There are long answers, but the short answer is that the law says so. Trademarks are for business names, slogans, logos, product names, and some types of product packaging. Copyright is for artistic works, and there can be overlap between trademarks and copyright.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 8 This is the eighth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. Domain Name Protection Trademark registration extends its protective umbrella to your domain name.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has fundamentally altered the law on prior art anticipation for design patent applications. 171(a), design patent protection is permitted to “[w]hoever invents any new, original and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.” (Emphasis added).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? 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.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2024

Here are the nominees and winners: Best Patent Law Book The nominations, in no particular order, were: • Der patentrechtliche Schutz von Daten und seine Grenzen; Landscheidt, by Fabian Landscheidt. Patent Portfolio Management, A Practical Guide, by Ho Frattasi. The Proportionality Test in European Patent Law, by Léon Dijkman. •

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even major newspapers often get it wrong, saying a company has a patent on using a word or copyright on a technique or process. Here’s an easy guide to understanding the differences between copyright, patent, and trademark. What Is a Patent? Patents protect inventions. What Is a Trademark?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 11, 2022

A key part of the patent landscape, the Orange Book provides a reference list of therapeutics that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved, making it convenient for physicians to find generic equivalents. A key part of the patent landscape, the Orange Book provides a reference list of therapeutics that the U.S.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Fish & Richardson is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” for Litigation – Intellectual Property and Litigation – Patent in U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition. Litigation – Patent . Patent Law . Technology Law .

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 4 This is the fourth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark isn’t merely a logo or a symbol; it’s an asset with intrinsic value.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 7, 2023

That is, punitive damages may be applied to intentional infringement and serious patent infringement. That is, punitive damages may be applied to intentional infringement and serious patent infringement. By: Linda Liu & Partners

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 6 This is the sixth in a series of posts about the benefits of having your trademark registered. A registered trademark serves as a deterrent to potential infringers. This proactive measure saves valuable time, resources, and potential legal battles in the long run.

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IP Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

trademark law. trademark owner can recover damages for infringing sales outside the U.S. trademark owner otherwise would have made. trademark law “provide[s] a remedy for a foreign defendant’s use of a plaintiff’s U.S. trademark abroad only if that use is likely to cause confusion in the United States.”

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

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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