Patently-O

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Rob Fia: Therma Bright Receives Patent for a Device for Applying a Topical Treatment from USPTO (Source: Yahoo Finance). Seymore: Patent Forfeiture (Source: SSRN). David Phelan: Apple AirPods To Gain Amazing Feature Update, Patent Hints (Source: Forbes). Source: TNW). Source: USPTO.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2023

This topic is also explored, from a different perspective, here: My New Invention Has Many Uses – Do I Need Multiple Patents? To avoid this scenario, the Applicant must five a divisional patent application with claims separate protecting the other inventions must be filed to avoid public forfeiture.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Invention Patent Licensing 52

Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. Stay tuned for updates on the enforceability of forfeiture-for-competition and claw-back agreements under Delaware law. A legal challenge to the two new laws is expected.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Litigation Business Law 52

LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

Staying on the topic of Rule 12(b)(6) motions, during the course of my review of these cases each month, I am seeing a trend by federal courts denying these motions on the trade secret claims but sometimes dismissing other tort claims. In Ainslie v. Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. , 9436-VCZ, 2023 WL 106924 (Del.

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43(B)log

APRIL 12, 2021

A story that probably originated in Virginia and later circulated in England suggested that by the 1650s earmarks had at least become a topic of conversation between Indians and colonists. Possibly apocryphal, the anecdote nevertheless fairly represented Indian wit and addressed a topic of current interest to both parties….

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Branding Brands Branding Ownership 40

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. Stay tuned for updates on the enforceability of forfeiture-for-competition and claw-back agreements under Delaware law. A legal challenge to the two new laws is expected.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Business Intellectual Property Law 52

Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Therefore, a forfeiture of patented rights shall apply where the invention is not being worked to the benefit of the people and is necessary to be imposed to remedy the non-exploitation of such rights. Paragraph 5 of the Declaration throws a brighter light on the topic of compulsory licensing than what is visible in the TRIPS Agreement.

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