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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SpicyIP

MAY 16, 2023

A report titled, “ An International Guide to Patent Case Management for Judges ”, has been released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to bring into the limelight the considerable progress achieved in patent case management in ten jurisdictions. The chapter starts with how the patent regime developed in India.

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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 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. The program of the event is available here.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2022

4iP - Anti-Suit and Anti-Anti-Suit Injunctions in SEP litigation - 17 February 2022 4iP will hold a webinar on 17 February 2022 (4:00pm, CET) about a paper that will soon be published by Dr. Igor Nikolic, "Anti-Suit and Anti-Anti-Suit Injunctions in SEP litigation". The registration for the event can be made here.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Third, IP cases routinely support ex parte TROs, but IP cases are not well-suited to procedures where the defense isn’t involved because those adjudications are too error-prone. Mistakes are common in the SAD Scheme, and appeals are almost nonexistent. The SAD Scheme illustrates three essential points about our institutions.

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The IPKat

MARCH 6, 2022

In addition, potential and tangible intersections between intellectual property and these trending topics were recently discussed by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine. TRADE MARKS The so-called "metaverse" and "non-fungible tokens" (NFTs) have generated hype among technology enthusiasts over the past two years. Meanwhile, in Japan, Apple Inc.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Controller Gen of Patents: The DHC’s Dilemma of Identifying the Method of Treatment under Section 3(i) of the Patent Act In the context of Section 3(i), the DHC recently clarified that a ‘method of treatment’ is distinct from a ‘method of producing a substance’ that can later be used in the treatment.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2023

Previously, patents—a limited monopoly allowing a patent holder to bar competitors from making/using/selling/importing a claimed system or method—were of limited use for those in the cannabis industry. However, cracks in the dam have begun to appear, such as in the Central District of California. 23, 2022). [1] Lifted Ltd.,

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Design patents are hard to get, hard to defend even if you do get them, and hard to recover. These are a few of the claims a recent article from PatentlyO tackled while defending design patents - the US-counterpart for design rights. Most applications come from China, Germany, Italy, the United States, and France, respectively.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

G2/21 will be closely watched by many, given the potential ramifications of the EBA's answer on the required evidence threshold for patent validity. G2/21 will be closely watched by many, given the potential ramifications of the EBA's answer on the required evidence threshold for patent validity. litura and P. xylostella ).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Earlier this week, the Federal Circuit was given another opportunity to explore this topic, and the potential policy consequences of such private agreements. Earlier this week, the Federal Circuit was given another opportunity to explore this topic, and the potential policy consequences of such private agreements.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Association has a combined total of twenty-four active Committees and Delegates, whose scope covers all aspects of intellectual property law and practice and related topics, including alternative dispute resolution, legislative oversight and amicus briefs, meetings and forums, and continuing legal education. About the Award The Hon.

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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2021

When this Kat started his tenure as a GuestKat two years ago, his first post was on the first anti-anti-suit injunction issued in Europe, by the Munich Regional Court. For his parting post, he returns to Germany and patent injunctions. Reportedly, several German patent judges immediately commented along similar lines [ here ].

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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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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2021

Topical Highlight. A Parliamentary Standing Committee Report that Challenges the Fine Balances Within the IP System. In a guest post , Dr. Arul George Scaria writes about the macro and structural issues with the recently released Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on IPR. The post focuses on three methodological flaws in the Report.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In that regard, punitive damages for IPRs infringements have found their places in, but not limited to, China’s Civil Code (CCC), Copyright Law, Trade Mark Law and Patent Law (see former IPKat posts here and here ). In the fight against intellectual property rights (IPRs) infringements, China does not consider punitive damages as a taboo.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 2, 2023

evidence that was not public before the filing date of the patent in suit and was filed after that date) as proof that the problem has been solved (i.e. The Board of Appeal in T 2465/19 , for example, cited G 2/21 in a case related to the inventive step of a semiconductor. that the alleged technical effect is actually achieved).

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Supreme Court has not yet granted writ of certiorari in any patent cases this term. And, absent an unusual shadow-docket patent case, it is now too late for any case to be granted and heard this term. Still, there are a number of important patent cases pending before the court. Lets talk them through. Patreon, Inc.,

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Introduction Be it a trademark, patent, copyright, intellectual property has become an important part of the company’s success. Corporates could be seen spending numerous resources so as to create a position in the market and to stand out from the crowd. In the case of Revlon Inc.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Topical Highlight. In this post , we informed our readers about an announcement from LexisNexis Intellectual Property that LexisNexis Reed Tech will continue to provide patent data and document management services to the USPTO for the next 10 years. Delhi High Court Clarifies Law on Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes. Image from here.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 28, 2023

However, in a recent case, the Federal Circuit found that a “machine learning” claim element lacked sufficient enablement because both the claim itself and the written description of the patent to which it belonged failed to describe “ how ” the claimed invention implemented this element. § 112(a)).

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2021

A topic of interest in the UK courts at the moment (see the various applications to expedite trials because of it here ). But turns out the German patent litigators are also talking about it. Part of the program was an analysis of Germany's bifurcated patent procedure and ways to better synchronize nullity and infringement proceedings.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

The second of these decisions, Abbott v Dexcom [2021] EWHC 2246 , concerned Abbott's latest application to expedite a patent trial revoking four of Dexcom's patents. Mr Justice Mellor dismissed the application " with some regret ". The injunction gap arises in Germany because infringement is decided before and separately to validity.

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The IPKat

MAY 22, 2023

Hayleigh Bosher and Coran Darling giving evidence at the Inquiry Artificial intelligence is a highly debated topic in the intellectual property field currently. Impact of AI in the creative industries How would you feel if you found out this blogpost was written by AI?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 3, 2021

” Unfortunately, the law on this topic has become anything but predictable or certain. The Majority Opinion. …when a non-sale commercial transaction occurs, none of our cases have suggested that anyone other than those who have at least held title in the chain can be a seller. Implications.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is the intellectual property right that most suits NFTs? The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2022

get the “®” ) before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). This is helpful in infringement suits. This is a great segue to the next topic which is injunctive relief. In addition, fanciful marks are more likely to obtain trademark registration (i.e., Related: What Are Trademarks.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Highlights of the Week India Accelerates in the Patent Race: But Is There a Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow? Image from here The World IP Indicator 2023 highlights India’s progress in the global patent race. Johnson & Johnson’s “Non-Enforcement” of Bedaquiline Patents: What has Actually been Gained?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Continuing with our annual tradition, we curated a list of the top IP developments in India. Do you think any other cases should’ve made their way into our list? Let us know in the comments. Access to any Supreme Court Case: Just a Few Clicks Away! SpicyIP intern Gaurangi highlighted the launch of the e-SCR portal by the Supreme Court. State Of UP.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Topic This case addresses the proper standard for an appeal of a discretionary decision by a successor judge as well as requests for attorneys’ fees under 35 U.S.C. § The crux of OneSubsea’s infringement theory came down to “whether fluid flows through FMC’s accused device as required by the OSS patents.” FMC’s accused device].

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As you may or may not recall, §32 of the Lanham Act provides for a cause of action for infringement of registered marks; courts have read 43(a) to provide a similar cause of action for “unregistered marks”—matter that is not registered with the PTO but serves a trademark function of indicating source. Then, in Lexmark v.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

From an in-depth discussion on the terms of copyright and translations in India to the recent UK Supreme Court’s order regarding the patentability of inventions by an AI, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. To read these, along with a round up of IP developments around the country, and world, read on below.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact). We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so we have a fair sprinkling of cases dealing with copyright, patents, trademarks, competition law etc. c) Top 10 Other IP Developments.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is the intellectual property right that most suits NFTs? The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

This blog post summarizes some of the significant decisions grouped by the hot topics below. There have been some noteworthy recent decisions in trade secrets law. Sufficiency of Trade Secret Pleadings and Allegations of Misappropriation. In Oakwood Lab’ys LLC v. Thanoo , 999 F.3d 3d 892 (3d Cir. Thanoo , 999 F.3d 3d 892 (3d Cir.

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