The IPKat

JULY 11, 2022

The Board of Appeal had previously announced its decision to refuse two European patent applications naming an algorithm ("DABUS") as the sole inventor at the end of last year ( IPKat ). Thus, contrary to the recent Nature article on this topic, AI is not breaking patent law.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 27, 2023

As explained by ERA: After the successful start of a first course in December 2022, ERA, as a renowned provider of professional training in EU law, and Maastricht University, as an international university of excellence, will offer a second high-standard course giving patent attorneys the best tools to litigate before the UPC.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

As September is coming to an end , here are the latest events and opportunities for IPKat readers: ALAI European Author’s Right Award The 6th edition of the ALAI European Authors’ Right Award, supported by GESAC, is now accepting nominations for the 2023 edition. Conditions and application form available here.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Findings from the legal practice of the member states and considerations on interpretation in European law ". EUI and fairness in the digital age (19-20 October) The European University Institute (EUI) event concerning the concept of fairness in the digital age will be held on the 19 and 20 October in Florence and on Zoom.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2022

SPCs are national rights that provide an additional period of protection for a medicinal product protected by a patent. The EU SPC Regulation provides a maximum of 5 years additional protection based on the first marketing authorisation for the product in the European Economic Area (EEA).

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2024

Topics cover, inter alia, preliminary measures in IP matters in the UPC and national court practices, indirect infringement of IP rights in cross-border situations and enforcement of financial claims in IP matters. It is one of the most-used patent law resources. It will be hosted on 18 and 19 April 2024 in Warsaw.

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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. PATENTS Prof.

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

The program includes life sciences and artificial intelligence, Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation, EU Data Act requirements, IP management topics across diverse fields and countries, and a gala dinner. The PhD project is focused on the Unified Patent Court. Further details are here. 5 th IP Case Law Conference.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

MISCELLANEOUS European Commission | European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) " EU SME Fund " On 10 January, the Commission and the EUIPO launched the new EU SME Fund, which provides vouchers to help EU-based SMEs protect their intellectual property rights. The IPKat sets out the news in one spot for your attention!

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The IPKat

APRIL 1, 2024

The UPC Court of Appeal in Luxembourg Amidst the humblebrags and #blessed postings, LinkedIn these days is also full of posts on stats from the Unified Patent Court (UPC). 9(2) concerning decisions of the European Patent Office in carrying out the tasks referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1257/2012.

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MARCH 1, 2024

The topic of interest is related to both the cellular and molecular aspects of biological objects. Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? All patentable inventions should follow three main criteria: novelty, inventive steps, and industrial applications.

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2021

Conferences, webinars On July 8, the Union of European Practitioners in Intellectual Property (UNION-IP) is organising an online discussion with Lisa Jorgenson, Deputy Director General, Patents and Technology Sector (WIPO), who will talk about the latest news and developments from WIPO. Registration is available here.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This is the question Miquel Peguera raises on Kluwer Copyright Blog, alongside his analysis of the topic. This week, the European Commission published a recommendation for a common European data space for cultural heritage, considering the digitisation of works for future generations, as noted by the Kluwer Copyright Blog.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Anna Pokrovskaya (RUDN University, Intellectual Property Center “Skolkovo”) reviewing current debates in the US and the EU on the role that Artificial Intelligence (AI) may play in patentability considerations. Code § 103 ). US , 850 F.

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The IPKat

MAY 1, 2022

EVENTS 5-6 May 2022 - 14:00 (WEST) | CIDP – “ International Conference – The legal challenges of the fourth industrial revolution – The European Union’s digital strategy ” CIDP is organizing a conference on the future of digital transformation and the European Union's Digital Strategy. For more information and to register, click here.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. The programme will feature speakers from the European Commission and the U.S. Registration is open and more details can be found here. and the EU.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 28, 2022

The Russian military offensive launched in Ukraine on 24 February prompted a number of European measures in many fields, including intellectual property. The European offices reacted with a speed that deserves to be highlighted. On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich.

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 28, 2022

The Russian military offensive launched in Ukraine on 24 February prompted a number of European measures in many fields, including intellectual property. The European offices reacted with a speed that deserves to be highlighted. On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it is South Asian Basmati Brawls, the much-to-tread trail of transparency, the Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, or the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, some stories never cease to beguile us. He wrote detailed posts on this topic later here and here. Here we go: 1. Both of these questions were answered in the negative.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2022

This discussion is part of the EU Industry Days 2022 , an annual event that highlights industrial frontrunners and ongoing industrial policy discussions whilst improving the knowledge base of European industry. Check this week's events and a small note from our PermaKat Neil Wilkof. The registration for the event can be made here.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2022

For example, how to work with inventors to prepare a strong AI patent that will hold up during prosecution at the Patent Office and in the courts. Including AI considerations from the European Patent Office (EPO), Korea, Japan, China. Patent Office (USPTO). International Considerations.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 25, 2022

EVENTS 27 October 2022 | 4iP Council: webinar " IP Waiver in pandemic times " (online) This webinar provides an overview of the challenges during the pandemic and the impact of the TRIPS waiver on innovation, global public health, global collaboration, the patent system, etc. Registrations are available here. Registration is available here.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

12] Another question that has garnered significant attention relates to the patenting of an invention created by an AI system (and, similarly, the copyright in content created by AI). 4] Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, Artificial Intelligence (AI): Guidance for Judicial Office Holders (12 December 2023), [link]. [5] 2] Ibid , at para.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A Kat trying to negotiate an early spring with Mother Nature Conferences and events EPO Tech Day 2022 - 16 February 2022 On 16 February 2022, from 1:00pm to 5:15pm (CET), the European Patent Office (EPO) will celebrate Tech Day 2022 with the online event "Technologies of Transformation: Patenting in an era of global challenges and opportunities".

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The IPKat

AUGUST 1, 2022

There is an international requirement for the DNA, RNA and protein sequences disclosed in a patent application to be provided in a sequence listing. Sequence listings are used by patent offices to search the prior art for the listed sequences. 26 sequence listings has the aim of increasing public access to patent sequences.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2022

NEWS Copyright Office and USPTO Announce NFT Study and Roundtables The United States Copyright Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), at the request of Congress, are conducting a joint study of intellectual property law and policy issues arising from the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The German Patent and Trademark Office rejected the application for most of the goods and services due to lack of distinctiveness. The appeal to the German Patent Court was unsuccessful. Use in a particular way By reference to the CJEU’s Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (#darferdas?)

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Professors Amy Adler and Jeanne Fromer will draw their comments on the mentioned topics, based on their forthcoming article in the NYU Law Review. An Empirical Study of Trademark Depletion and Trademark Crowding at the European Union Intellectual Property Office”, in co-authorship with Professor Jeanne C. Fromer (NYU).

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While many Congress attendees from around the world lined up for the Unified Patent Court boot camp and mock trial panels, this Katfriend opted to sample the day’s selection of soft IP offerings. Jurisdiction in the global metaverse was another topic that presented intriguing questions and as of yet few answers.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

The process of patenting can be daunting, but with the right tools and resources, it doesn’t have to be. These tools will help you better understand the patent process, conduct your own preliminary patent search, protect your invention, and more! Patent Basics. Patent Search. Patent Search Tools.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The Patents Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court (before that, the House of Lords) have all and for many years stressed the need for consistency with decisions of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO. The award is supported by GESAC (see here ), the European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composers.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Japanese Patent Office (JPO)’s Examination Handbook includes a section dedicated to the field of software-related inventions. The EPO assesses the patentability of inventions according to the European Patent Convention (EPC). Japan ( Ryan Phelan ). EPO ( Nikesh Pate l).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

On 29 October 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office launched a public consultation looking at how the copyright and patent regimes should deal with artificial intelligence. This is not the first time the UKIPO has engaged with a public call for views on the topic of AI and IP. The consultation closes on 7 January 2022.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2022

This week I attended the IP Case Law Conference , organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office in what was factually accurate and often referred to during the 2-day event as “sunny Alicante”. This year’s edition also celebrated the 25 years of the EUIPO Boards of Appeal.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As trainee patent attorneys across the country begin their final days of preparation for the UK qualifying examinations, CIPA today released the long-awaited Mercer Review. Meanwhile, a radical shake-up of the European Qualifying Examinations (EQEs) has been announced ( IPKat ), with the aim of making the EQEs more fit for purpose.

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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. Jorgenson also discussed how COVID-19 affected WIPO and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system. The panel discussed topics from the perspective of China, Germany, Europe, Japan, and the U.S.,

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They included stories of the Patent Agent examination, the Indian Innovation Act, the opening of the Trademark database, the presumption of patent validity, and the South Asian Basmati fights and more. Corruption in IP Offices, Anything New? and Class 5.2 Read Anupriya’s excellent post here.

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