Patently-O

APRIL 26, 2023

I am happy to announce the launch of my newsletter series, “ Patent Law Primer: A Short Introduction to Key Issues in Patent Law ,” currently distributed through LinkedIn. This series is designed for a broader audience, making it accessible for anyone interested in the subject, not just patent attorneys.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 27, 2022

Once a month, we cover an interesting topic in 60 seconds. This month, Partner Richard Goldstucker discusses provisional patent applications. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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JD Supra Law

JULY 12, 2022

The patents-in-suit claimed methods for skin enhancement by topical application of compositions containing adenosine. On June 13, 2022, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion that vacated the district court’s judgment of indefiniteness, deciding that the ruling was based on an erroneous claim construction.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

The August 2019 announcement that two patent applications had been filed naming an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as an inventor in the United States and a dozen other countries was regarded as disruptive and profound at the time. It was one of the hot topics in patent law during those last few months before the pandemic.

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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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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 31, 2023

A topic that comes up all the time in our line of work is the DuPont factors, and the analysis of them. from the Court of Patent Appeals in 1973, that then became known as the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit) laid out the factors for analyzing a likelihood of confusion in any comparison of trademarks at the USPTO.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 3, 2023

JD, recently provided a presentation at Daybreak Labs on the topic of “A Cost-Effective Patent Strategy for Startups.” The presentation covered intellectual property protection for start-ups, including patents and trade secrets. A high-level overview of the patent application and procurement process was presented and discussed.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

The programme will consist of lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and group discussions on selected IP topics, with an orientation towards the interface between IP and other disciplines. Programme in Law Católica Global School of Law has just opened the applications for the Global Ph.D. Global Ph.D.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

Although it does not have the force of rule or law, the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (“M.P.E.P.”) ”) is the guiding document for patent examiners. As such, it is a fundamental tool for patent prosecutors trying to guide patent applications through the prosecution process to issuance.

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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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JD Supra Law

MARCH 3, 2023

CONCLUSION and Footnotes - Disclosures of potentially standard-essential patents and patent applications have for long been a topic of little interest for third parties to the collaborative standardization process.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The patent ( EP (UK) 1613296 ) claimed safinamide in combination with levodopa for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Case Background: XADAGO Newron v Comptroller related to Newron pharmaceutical UK SPC application for its branded Parkinson's disease drug XADAGO ( SPC/GB15/046 ).

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The IPKat

JULY 19, 2022

The stated aim of the workshop, which took place at the end of June, was to provide users with "clarity" on description amendments in view of some recent conflicting decisions on the topic from the Boards of Appeal. The EPO is alone among the major patent offices in having such a requirement.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

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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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Each time I go to a legal conference or a business conference, one of the biggest topics people are buzzing about is artificial intelligence, and how it might transform the way that a particular career or job or role or industry operates. When I file a new trademark application, many things go into it.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 27, 2021

Like last year, we kept the topic selection open to participants – asking them to choose any topic they wanted so long as it related to IP. Nonetheless, we were glad to see entries across a range of interesting topics and are very happy to see relatively uncommon topics take the podium places.

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GDB Firm Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The issue of who actually owns a patent or pending patent application is obviously very important. 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.

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The IPKat

MAY 25, 2022

Notably, the decisions also relate to patent applications from the same applicant (Roche). On the controversial topic of description amendments, the press release briefly reports that: the EPO understood the users' concerns as to the need of more certainty. and 3.3.04) contained the same legal member (Lukas Bühler).

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SpicyIP

APRIL 10, 2024

Image from here Refuse: (1) to vacate an interim injunction, (2) to remand back to the patent office, and (3) to continue allowance of a patent grant! In the last few days, the Madras and Delhi High Courts have passed a few significant orders on these topics. Let’s take a look at these three orders in this quick tidbit.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The White House Executive Order on AI (“EO”) is comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics. One of the topics which raises many legal issues, particularly with generative AI (“genAI”), is intellectual property. We provided a summary here. It addresses many of the risks and problems that can arise with AI.

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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 application deadline is 1 May 2024. The PhD project is focused on the Unified Patent Court.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2021

I wrote about a similar topic prior to Allegiant Air becoming the official sponsor of the Las Vegas stadium that the Raiders now call home. On June 2, 2021, Starbucks filed an application with the U.S But remember, it could be three years before the intent-to-use application expires, so be patient. They might.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2022

WIPO has a video series directed to the PCT system consisting of 29 topics relating to both the international and national phases of the international patent application process. A link can be found here. Read more.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 1, 2024

The Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs – A Reasoned Judgement or Inherently Contradictory? Image from here Despite noting the lack of clarity on the concepts of “technical effect” and “contribution” in the context of the patentability of CRIs, the DHC in Microsoft v. Other Posts Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC V.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The EPO has launched a user consultation on grace periods for patents, the results of which will be published in early 2022 ( EPO press release ). 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. 102(b)(1)(A) ). 102(b)(1)(A) ).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 15, 2023

the Patent Office implemented an interim process for the Director to review Patent Trial and Appeal Board decisions in AIA trials. Until then, the Patent Office continues to offer new updates and information, most recently on July 24, 2023. After the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Arthrex, Inc. ,

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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. To understand these varying opinions, it is important to examine patent eligibility’s current state, recent changes, and what changes could be made to the patent eligibility laws. Calls for Reform.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office have developed initiatives to focus on IP issues with AI. This Guidance covers some important topics. Applicants have a duty to disclose the inclusion of AI-generated content in a work submitted for registration and to provide a brief explanation of the human author’s contributions to the work.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Given that most patentable inventions are developed in-house, can a global invention policy help attract and keep the most innovative employees? As the global economy continues to integrate, companies are wrestling with how to manage innovations across borders.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All forms of IP, ranging from copyright, to trademarks, patents, and geographical indications are accepted. The application is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Japanese. The online event will provide takes on recent topics in the field of AI. To receive the streaming link, register here.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

While the heatwave is leaving the UK , here is the recap of the topics considered in case you missed the IPKat. Patents Rose Hughes discussed the recent High Court decision (Newron v Comptroller [2023] EWHC 1471) in relation to the interpretation of the phrasing “the product” and its meaning within the SPC Regulation.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The perennial topic of anguish, anger, anxiety, annoyance, etc amongst patent attorneys and litigators, alike. With the Unified Patent Court (UPC), a new dimension arrives. Patent litigation strategists are not just plotting out their timelines of national proceedings v EPO, but also the UPC. Accelerated EPO oppositions.

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2024

Kat news Eleonora Rosati commented in a Politico article on the refusal of the trade mark application for the figurative sign by the EUIPO (no. It is one of the most-used patent law resources. With rising temperatures and spring in the air in Europe, here come the latest Kat news, events and more.

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Chicago IP

MAY 12, 2021

30(b)(6) notice in this patent dispute. Of particular note: Carjams’ claim that Putco should be limited to ten topics, without some agreement by the parties, was not supported by the Federal Rules or the law. The Court would not prevent damages topics because Carjams intended to use a damages expert.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

First, a national body (such as a national IP office) will process the GI application at the national phase. EU Member States (especially those that expect having few GIs) may derogate from the national phase: the application will then be submitted directly to the Union phase.

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Above the Fold

JULY 7, 2021

Throughout this summer, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its series of virtual webinars dubbed “Trademark Basics Boot Camp.” The series appears to be tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is broken up into eight modules focused on discrete topics. August 3: Module 1: Fundamentals.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Draft version The requirement to amend the description of a European patent application in line with the scope of the claims is a peculiarity of European patent prosecution. In such a case, the fact that an embodiment is not covered by the claims must be prominently stated (T 1808/06)" (F-VI-4.3, emphasis added).

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