IP Law 360

JUNE 28, 2023

Thom Tillis and Chris Coons aiming to press reset on patent eligibility law would provide important clarification on the muddled topic, though attorneys are concerned about some of its undefined language. A bill introduced last week by Sens.

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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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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Over to the team to report on 13 September 2023 decision in CUP&CINO Kaffeesystem-Vertrieb GmbH & Co KG v Aplina Coffee Systems GmbH (UPC_CFI_182/2023): Background to the case The patent in suit related to a method and device for producing milk foam. Costs The Court furthermore decided on the recoverable costs.

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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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JD Supra Law

MARCH 1, 2023

How does the EU's new Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent system compare with the existing patent protection system in Europe, especially in Germany, where the greatest number of patents are enforced? By: Fish & Richardson

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

by Dennis Crouch I’m excited that my next patent-law event will be the IP CLE Conference, January 7-10, 2024 at the Viewline in Snowmass, Colorado. As I prepare to teach patent prosecution in the spring, I’m looking forward to hearing prosecution hot topics from George Lewis (Merchant & Gould).

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Even unintentional missteps can be detrimental to the attorney, and their client. Oaths filed with the Patent and Trademark Office, and who should sign them. The post Legal Ethics for In-House Attorneys Handling Copyright, Trademark & Advertising Matters first appeared on Trademark and Copyright Law.

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The IPKat

APRIL 17, 2022

Brussels time) presented by our very own SpecialKat Hayleigh Bosher on the topic of AI and copyright in the creative industries. There will be discussions on topics such as how AI technologies will impact creative industries and how legislators are addressing these changes in copyright.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 26, 2023

Once a month, we cover an interesting topic in 60 seconds. This month, partners Richard Goldstucker shares his takeaway from Farah Cook's and Michelle Tyde's 'The Licensing Journal' article on patent licensing. * The opinions expressed are those of the attorneys and do not necessarily reflect the views of the firm or its clients.

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The IPKat

APRIL 23, 2023

Team Netherlands get together to discuss key UPC issues It is a rainy morning in New York as the AmeriKat contemplates how limited sun the sunrise period of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has seen both here and in Europe. The draft code does not forbid technical judges to exercise a profession in parallel, as for example a patent attorney.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 26, 2022

Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys Farah Cook and Michelle Tyde recently presented “What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Best Practices and Hot Topics For Patent & Technology Licensing Transactions” at the firm’s Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar (KTIPS). By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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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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Patently-O

JANUARY 22, 2024

Feb 6 12noon EST – Debating Design Patent Obviousness – Streaming via Suffolk – Free Event ( REGISTER HERE ) : The Federal Circuit has not held an en banc rehearing in a patent case since before COVID. The first one (and only one on the docket) is the important design patent obviousness case of LKQ v.

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The IPKat

APRIL 2, 2023

Wales Regional Meeting 2023 - Thursday 20 April at 12:30 pm in Cardiff The meeting will cover a wide range of topics including the transformation at the IPO, the UP and the UPC, and other issues relating to legal developments in the field. Image by Inge Wallumrød Another week is just about to start. More information here. More details here.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

LIOC’s Networking Drinks A networking event for patent attorneys is to be held on Thursday 2 November at the Philips Museum in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The main topic of discussion will relate to how generative AI, and ChatGPT, is revolutionising the work of IP specialists. Book launch: European Patent Law.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Image from here A topic close to this blog’s heart – informal innovation, recently made headlines. Efforts were made to commercialise this innovation – re-designing to lower costs, a patent was filed, licensing and royalty sharing agreements were entered into, but mostly in vain, at least in India.

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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

APRIL 23, 2023

OxFirst’s FRAND Royalty Rate Determination - Tuesday 25 April The webinar will consider the topic related to how to determine FRAND royalty rates in relation to Standard Essential Patents. More about the speakers and the event here.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This is a review of Intellectual Property Strategies for Start-ups: A Practical Guide , edited by Stefan Golkowsky, partner, PFENNING Patent Attorneys and Lawyers, Berlin, Germany. Chapters 1-3 are written by patent attorneys and address the characteristics and strategies of IP rights.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The event will focus on topics like digital platforms, investment in electronic communications infrastructures, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Artificial Intelligence. The Program is aimed not only at patent attorneys, but also at attorneys-at-law and jurists with experience in patent law.

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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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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.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also provides 2 links where ‘details of publications and patents emanating from DBT-funded research may be reported’ [link] [link] (Please note – the official notification has ‘publications’ at the end, but this does not lead to any page.

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IP Law 360

MAY 9, 2022

Attorneys at Wolf Greenfield outline how to get opposing patent litigation counsel to limit the number and scope of deposition topics without raising the ire of the court, and offer practical strategies for drafting a notice that will obtain discovery while minimizing the risk of motion practice.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On Day 1 of the event dated 6th of September, The topic for the day- “Intellectual property rights: general overview” by Hon’ble VC, Professor (Dr.) Biswajit Ghosh , The Neotia University, West Bengal, India Patent Attorney, India. Marking of products as ‘ Patent Pending’. Public Interest. Filing data.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Events Cambridge Information & Intellectual Property Meeting (CIIPM) CIIPM will hold an event on 15 December 2021 (from 2:00pm to 5:30pm GMT) on the topic of 'Disruption and the Innovation Lifecycle'. More topics and further details about the award and the process of submission can be found here.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted two notices on Regulations.gov seeking public input on the requirements to practice before the USPTO and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The USPTO is now considering other procedures and standards for non-registered attorneys. ” [1].

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This annual conference will update patent litigators and attorneys on the ongoing European and EU initiatives in the field of patent law. This hybrid conference will bring legal practitioners working with the pharmaceutical sector up-to-date on the latest regulatory developments, legislative initiatives and case law.

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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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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. Gwilym Roberts, Chairman & European Patent Attorney, Kilburn & Strode LLP. On May 6, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. –

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We are now awash with companies claiming to provide LLM software capable of drafting, prosecuting and challenging patents. This post will instead focus on the potential short to medium term impact of LLMs on the patent profession. Patent drafts and office actions follow a distinct format and style.

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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 agency would like input from various stakeholders, including inventors, owners, investors, licensees, users, and patent attorneys.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Rob Merges on the topic. ” For folks fighting through eligibility cases these days, the biggest concern is no longer unpredictability, but that the law has pushed too far against patentability. When the Supreme Court decided Bilski back in 2010, I was quite concerned about predictability and co-authored a BTLJ article with Prof.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 22, 2023

CIPA Student Conference 2023 The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys will host this conference on 27th April 2023 in Birmingham, covering soft skills training, exam and post-qualification guidance, PCT for EQE candidates, mental health and wellbeing, and others to be confirmed. Here are the latest opportunities and events.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Jordan is a third-year law student at the University of Missouri and a registered patent agent. Article III standing remains a hot topic at all levels of federal litigation and across many different areas of law. 10,149,820 (the ‘820 patent). Allgenesis petitioned for IPR of all eleven claims of the ’820 patent.

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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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