Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Featured talks from both David Gooder, Commissioner for Trademarks and Mollybeth Kocialski, Director of the Rocky Mountain USPTO. As I prepare to teach patent prosecution in the spring, I’m looking forward to hearing prosecution hot topics from George Lewis (Merchant & Gould). Hope to see you there!

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2022

On the latter topic, speakers contemplated what lies in wait for the U.S. On the latter topic, speakers contemplated what lies in wait for the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With a new director at the USPTO (who now has the authority to review PTAB decisions) and major post-grant reform legislation introduced in Congress, 2022 marks a new era in post-grant law. The Federal Circuit has issued several rulings on these topics that will have major implications for practitioners.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2023

The program ( agenda here ) will not only cover PTAB centric topics, but related litigation, appeals to the Federal Circuit, monetization impacts, and patent portfolio development issues. The program including a the former Chief Judge of the CAFC, former USPTO Director, top practitioners, and current and former PTAB judges ( list here ).

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The new guidelines cover topics such as formality examination and procedures for trade mark applications, oppositions, declarations of invalidity, cancellations, classification of goods and services, examination of applications for change of trade mark ownership, trade mark renewal and other procedural issues. Is overblocking real?

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LexBlog IP

MAY 24, 2023

Quarles & Brady partner and editor-in-chief of the firm’s Protecting the Product design rights blog, James Aquilina, and patent engineer Harrison Powell attended the 16 th Annual USPTO Design Day on May 4, 2023, in Alexandria, Virginia at the USPTO’s Headquarters. A few key takeaways from the programing include: U.S.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and USPTO Director No. 2022-1548, (Fed. The Federal Circuit also engaged in a fact-specific obviousness inquiry regarding capacitor elements disclosed in the prior art. Background and Procedural History ParkerVision owned U.S.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, online 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Wednesday, October 12 from 1-4 p.m. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, online 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Wednesday, October 12 from 1-4 p.m. October 6, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

CAFC & USPTO Director Nomination Hearings. Stark to be United States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit, and Katherine Vidal to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property & Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It appears that Judge Stark is up first on Panel 1.

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Chicago IP

APRIL 21, 2021

CT, the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC) is hosting a panel discussion focusing on topics related to Section 101. A selection of topics will be discussed. Panel members include: Andrei Iancu, Partner, Irell & Manella, Former Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the USPTO.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 20, 2022

Topics will explore political and legislative developments impacting the agency in addition to important issues facing the PTAB. Opening Remarks by Senator Tom Tillis, Keynote by former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu. IPWatchdog’s PTAB Masters 2022 (PTAB-palooza if you prefer), is coming next week!

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Corsearch

APRIL 5, 2024

These sessions, led by esteemed panelists from organizations such as Warner Music Group, Estée Lauder, PwC, and more, explored a diverse range of topics crucial to the modern trademark landscape, which are covered in more detail below. Portfolio management: Regularly audit trademarks and watches to ensure alignment with business objectives.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

DUTY OF DISCLOSURE BEFORE USPTO HIGHLIGHTED IN FEDERAL REGISTER. On July 29th, 2022, the current director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Katherine Vidal, published a notice in the federal register regarding the duty of disclosure before the patent office. Who Has a Duty to Disclose.

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Patently-O

JULY 8, 2021

At the behest of several leading Senators, the USPTO has begun a study on the “Current State of Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence.” The exact topic of comments are not limited, but the Agency has created a list of 13 questions that may guide input. by Dennis Crouch. Read more here: [link].

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

by Dennis Crouch Earlier this week, the USPTO published updated examination guidelines regarding obviousness determinations under 35 U.S.C. As the guidelines state, “USPTO personnel continue to ground obviousness determinations in the objective inquiries announced in Graham.” Teleflex Inc. , 398 (2007). 2500 words). John Deere.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 4, 2022

First, earlier this summer the USPTO announced that it would be revisiting the R evised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidelines issued under Director Iancu. First, earlier this summer the USPTO announced that it would be revisiting the R evised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidelines issued under Director Iancu.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Topics: Enablement / Written Description (All three are biotech / pharma): 3 Cases; Infringement (FDA Labeling): 1 Case; Anticipation (On Sale Bar): 1 Case; Double Patenting (Still the law?) by Dennis Crouch. It is time to pick-up our consideration of Supreme Court patent cases for the 2022-2023 term. Kite Pharma, Inc. ,

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and USPTO Director No. 2022-1548, (Fed. The Federal Circuit also engaged in a fact-specific obviousness inquiry regarding capacitor elements disclosed in the prior art. Background and Procedural History ParkerVision owned U.S. Background and Procedural History ParkerVision owned U.S.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The USPTO is seeking comments on “the state of patent eligibility jurisprudence” and how eligibility law impacts both innovation and investment-in-innovation. The USPTO is planning a report to Congress and the agency is hoping that these comments will serve as fundamental building blocks for the report. Berkheimer, No.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Topical Highlight. Delhi High Court Clarifies Law on Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes. In this guest post , Rounak Doshi discusses the position of law on arbitrability of trademark disputes in light of the Delhi High Court’s recent decision in Golden Tobie Private Ltd. Golden Tobacco Ltd. Thematic Highlight. Image from here.

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The IPKat

JUNE 25, 2021

This book review is brought to you by Donal O’Connell, the Managing Director of Chawton Innovation Services, a company focused on IP Education, IP Consultancy and IP Solutions & Tools. He also has over 200 short papers on various aspects of IP published. The book offers great insights into this area and its practical implications.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Over to Adam : "Patents and Technology: Perspective, Truth, and Change WIPO’s Deputy Director-General of Patents & Technology, Ms. Over to Adam : "Patents and Technology: Perspective, Truth, and Change WIPO’s Deputy Director-General of Patents & Technology, Ms. Adam Ernette (UIC) reports on the seminar.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 21, 2023

Feb 1, 2023, is the new deadline for providing comments to the USPTO on this RFC. link] Topics : The USPTO invites written responses to the following questions and requests. Specifically, should the USPTO: a. Commenters are welcome to respond to any or all of the questions. 119 , 120 , 121 , or 365 ?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 1, 2022

In their Law360 Expert Analysis article, principals Kenneth Darby and Josh Griswold discuss the state of USPTO Director review since the Supreme Court’s decision in Arthrex. ”[3] Thus, AIA trials at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board were preserved, and the new age of director review began. PDF copy available.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

● Creator and manager of innovative capacity-building programs for business leaders – owners, board directors, and top management. The Journal of Business & Intellectual Property Law looks forward to its three panel discussions on Friday, Feb. Sustainability Governance: Private & Public. Alexey Volynets.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Director Review Post- Arthrex. Director Review Post- Arthrex. 10 YEARS AFTER THE AMERICA INVENTS ACT (AIA), THE PATENT TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD (PTAB) ENDURES. After a heady 2020, 2021 proved to be a return to normalcy for the PTAB. Filings at the PTAB in 2021 also reflect a general slowdown, with a decline of about 10% from 2020. [1]

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published a request for comments addressing a variety of topics related to generic drug and biosimilar competition. Senators sent a letter to the USPTO to consider changes to its regulations and practices to address “patent thickets.” Relatedly, on June 8, 2022, six U.S.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

As we navigate these challenging times and hope to see many of you in person again in the coming months, our commitment to your learning and growth remains stronger than ever. It is our great pleasure to provide you all with a sneak preview of what we have planned for the 2021-2022 academic year and encourage you to participate.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Introduction. 2021 saw several important milestones in the biosimilars space, including the much anticipated first interchangeable designations by FDA and the approval of the first ophthalmology biosimilar. The biosimilar market also exhibited continued growth, with multiple biosimilar developers reporting strong sales of biosimilars through 2021.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 23, 2024

The USPTO is now committed to providing clarity on these topics in In re Xencor. Post-Amgen Claiming Techniques in Focus Last year’s landmark decision in Amgen V. Sanofi emphasized that “the more a party claims, the broader the monopoly it demands, the more it must enable.”

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