Patently-O

APRIL 26, 2023

Though the patent system exists to promote innovation, it also serves to promote inventors and innovators. For more visit, For more stories, and to add your own story , visit the “Inventor’s Diary” at www.diversitypilots.org. What did becoming an inventor mean to you? ” – Sujesha S., ” – Scott S.,

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GDB Firm Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This blog post will briefly explain how patent ownership works under US patent law, so inventors, managers, and other non-experts can better understand this important topic when working with a patent attorney. The issue of who actually owns a patent or pending patent application is obviously very important.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It does so in two ways: First, it incentivizes invention by providing inventors exclusive rights to new inventions for a limited time. Second, it encourages disclosure and provides a database of information in the form of millions of technical disclosures about all sorts of topics. By: Harness IP

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LexBlog IP

MAY 31, 2023

part of a patent claim), does the AI system need to be listed as an “inventor”? patent law, an inventor is one who contributes to the conception of at least one claim element of a given patent claim (i.e., The Case For Listing an AI as an Inventor: where an AI System can “conceive” In August 2022, the U.S.

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Patently-O

MAY 31, 2023

Britta and her team propose a different angle: that women’s work is often undervalued; hence, female inventors are being deprived of rightful recognition. We discovered that while women are less likely to self-identify as inventors, both genders equally identify as problem-solvers.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The EPC as it currently stands does not permit a grace period in which inventors may disclose their invention without prejudicing a future patent filing. If the inventor has disclosed their invention during the grace period, then further disclosures by third parties also don't constitute prior art ( AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(1)(A) ).

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Bringing together the intellectual property community—from politicos, to business executives, to attorneys, and inventors, Live is unique among the usual slate of fall bar organization meetings.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Authors in the subsequent section explore industrial property rights, with Nari Lee delving into inventors and patents, Giorgio Spedicato shedding light on industrial design, and Genevieve Wilkinson discussing trade marks. The topics vary. The fourth part offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges to moral rights.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 8, 2021

The topic of the potential TRIPS COVID-19 waiver continues to rumble on, with the Kluwer Patent Blog considering the investment treaty arbitration angle and suggesting that patent proprietors may still be able to obtain remuneration as compensation for the expropriation of patent rights, even in the event of a waiver being applied.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors. As an inventor, you know that protecting your invention is vital to its success. In this blog post, we will discuss several free online tools and resources that every inventor should know about. PATENT SEARCH TOOLS. Google Patents. Link: patents.google.com.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Marianna Ryan (Edwin Coe and King's College London) on the topical issue of how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are to be treated and what IP issues come with them. Here's what Marianna writes: Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

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U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 25, 2023

We have some exciting events planned this week — both in-person and virtual — to uplift the women inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs who do ground-breaking work every day. Getting everyone off the bench to fully participate in innovation is not only a national imperative, but an international one. All are welcome!

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 21, 2022

These include: How to get the most out of a disclosure interview with AI inventors. 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. Whether an AI can be an “inventor” as defined by various patent laws.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office brought by an inventor that wanted his creation to be recognized as a creator itself. The problem, as you might imagine, is that the rules governing who can and cannot be an inventor are limited to humans. Time will tell how opinions shift, but for now AI is, like most of us, not an inventor.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Policy debates in the US and the EU by Anna Pokrovskaya "Reviewing" the prior art The question of whether AI can be considered a person having ordinary skill in the art (PHOSITA) in a given field is a topic of significant debate in the policy realms of both the US and the EU.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this way, the teaching is broader than considering the ins and outs of patentability, making the subject topical and accessible to a wider audience. Part VI emphasises collaboration with students and practitioners in teaching IP law. Chapter 11 by William Page, Jocelyn Bosse and Adrian Aronson-Storrier struck a particular chord with me.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Do you want to learn about valuable tools available to inventors and entrepreneurs? Topics include: How to take your idea to the marketplace. Register for the 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. October 6, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 13:45. Minority business growth. If so, make sure to attend the U.S.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This is not the first time the UKIPO has engaged with a public call for views on the topic of AI and IP. Against this background, with this new public consultation the UKIPO is now looking for more concrete answers on three specific topics which could potentially lead to a Parliament intervention in the field of IP and AI. Background.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 28, 2021

Patents A South African decision to recognize an artificial Intelligence system (DABUS) as an inventor was one of most discussed IP news items of the last several weeks [see The IPKat’s posts on the DABUS saga in various jurisdictions here , here , and here ].

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

showed the intention of the ‘551 Patent’s inventor to define “storage elements” as “systems that store non-negligible amounts of energy from an input EM signal.” Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for IP and USPTO Director No. 2022-1548, (Fed. the contrast drawn between “holding modules” and “storage [elements]” in [4.]

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

To evaluate the capabilities of Generative AI, we selected the USPTO’s recent announcement about grants of digital patents as a topic, and compared a blog that we prepared and a blog that Generative AI (here, Google Bard) prepared. This will be a huge benefit to inventors, who will be able to start using their patents sooner.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

As I searched for a topic for this blog post, I encountered a common theme: the Canadian technology sector is constantly asking for more action from the Canadian government aimed at fostering innovation in the community. Positively, ideas are growing and more Canadian inventors need patents. Photo by Marvin Meyer ( Unsplash ).

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The IPKat

MARCH 9, 2023

The case deals with the topic of whether the registration of slogans is allowed by EU trade mark law. Katfriends Giorgia Golzio and Daniele Golzio reflected on the contribution of women to technological advancement , with profiles of some notable female inventors throughout history being reviewed too.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 11, 2023

To evaluate the capabilities of Generative AI, we selected the USPTO’s recent announcement about grants of digital patents as a topic, and compared a blog that we prepared and a blog that Generative AI (here, Google Bard) prepared. This will be a huge benefit to inventors, who will be able to start using their patents sooner.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently determined that only humans can be named as inventors on a patent. Copyrighting AI-generated content is also topical. Patenting an invention requires pinning down the correct inventorship. Yet, the U.S. Vidal , 43 F.4th 4th 1207, 1210 (Fed. 2022), cert. denied , No. 22-919 (U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Also, the iDiversicons’ inventor got a brief shoutout in 2019 The Emoji Story documentary, which made me wince after seeing this lawsuit. Also see: Emojis and the Law , my flagship paper on the topic with a section on copyright protection for emojis. Emojis and Intellectual Property , a brief and breezy survey of the topic.

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Patently-O

JULY 8, 2021

The agency would like input from various stakeholders, including inventors, owners, investors, licensees, users, and patent attorneys. The exact topic of comments are not limited, but the Agency has created a list of 13 questions that may guide input.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

JANUARY 4, 2022

AI is currently a very hot topic in the IP world. These include whether an AI system could be named as an inventor on a patent application and who (if anyone) should own the IP generated by an AI system.?? . reject two UK patent applications that named the AI system, DABUS, as inventor. AI patent applications ? .

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) closed the public comment period on the contentious topic of patent eligibility. While a vast realm of things can be patented, software and medical devices are frequently hot topics when discussing patent eligibility. On October 15, 2021, the U.S Current State.

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Erik K Pelton

JUNE 10, 2023

My comments touched on numerous topics, but focused in large part on the impact that USPTO trademark filing fee increases will have on small businesses, as well as the USPTO’s IT expenditures. USPTO’s efforts to narrow the gender gap, and to support inventors and rights holders from minority communities should be applauded.

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IPilogue

JUNE 29, 2022

The Haberman Feeder , named after its inventor Mandy Haberman, is a specialty bottle which uses a slit valve and is especially useful for feeding babies with feeding difficulties. Lastly, Justice Laddie’s approach to the Haberman Feeder case demonstrated his values regarding patentability. Overall, Prof.

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IIPRD

APRIL 2, 2024

The nature of the pharmaceutical industry, where it is costly to discover new drugs but relatively inexpensive to produce generic versions, leads to a constant struggle between inventors and generic drug companies. However the officials have mentioned, India has firmly rejected demands for data exclusivity provisions in trade negotiations.

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Patently-O

JUNE 15, 2022

UMass’s claimed invention is a topical skin care product containing adenosine that is applied to the skin. Panel: Prost, Mayer, Taranto (author). This opinion nominally addressing indefiniteness illustrates the power of de novo claim construction review at the Federal Circuit. ” Id. ” Id.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

4] Globally, countries are at varying stages in enacting rules governing AI, signalling a range of approaches to the technology’s regulation across jurisdictions. [5] 6] For example, the CMA published an initial report on AI foundation models in September 2023. [7]

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Continued Debates over AI as an Inventor. Around the world, patent registrars grappled with patent applications that credit artificial intelligence software as the inventor. The Supreme Court of Canada last considered the definition of “inventor” in 2002, but has yet to consider whether it would include non-human entities.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible. As a result, the USPTO has requested comments from the public on 13 topics, which can be found at this link and are paraphrased and summarized below.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Additionally, if you are a patent owner or inventor, please include the number of U.S. Additionally, if you are a patent owner or inventor, please include the number of U.S. Topics for Public Comment. and foreign patent applications you have filed; the number of U.S. Section I—Observations and Experiences.

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