The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Amsterdam Kat The IPKat has learned that on, 22-24 January 2023, the Pharma and Biotech Patent Litigation Summit will return to the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam (Netherlands). Form a global understanding of the patent litigation ecosphere with a panel of judges from the UK, EPO, USA and the UPC.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

More information and registration are available here. The event is free to attend; more details and registration can be found here. The event will focus on topics like digital platforms, investment in electronic communications infrastructures, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Artificial Intelligence.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 19, 2023

Here’s the latest weekly summary of the different topics analysed by the Kats in last week’s posts. A recent take of the Italian Supreme Court Anna Maria Stein analysed the registrability of slogans. Trademarks Image by Riana Harvey Puma or Rolex – Which is more famous? Slogan automatically protected as a trade mark?

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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

JULY 4, 2021

Conferences, webinars On July 8, the Union of European Practitioners in Intellectual Property (UNION-IP) is organising an online discussion with Lisa Jorgenson, Deputy Director General, Patents and Technology Sector (WIPO), who will talk about the latest news and developments from WIPO. Registration is available here.

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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. Info and registration here. More information here. More details here.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

In addition, 75% of the fees charged by IP offices (including national IP offices, EUIPO and the Benelux IP Office) for the registration of trade marks and designs will be reimbursed. For more information and online registration, click here. More information and registration for the event are available here.

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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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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

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'. Registration is possible until 9 December 2021 and further information is available here.

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LexBlog IP

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.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

TRADE MARKS According to Professor Barton Beebe of NYU School of Law, more than 77% of the 20,000 most common English words identically match a EUTM registration, and the remaining 23% of words have negative connotations. The annual review covers topics such as the definition of a work, authorship and moral rights. Apple, Nokia v.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The ERA friends have just informed The IPKat that they will be delivering the following programmes over the next few months, all coming with a 25% discount in the registration fee for the benefit of our readers who use ERA2022IPKAT at checkout.

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2022

A Kat preparing a full report of his naps Events OxFirst - "The Influence of Women in IP: Women and the Unified Patent Court" - 28 April 2022, online OxFirst will host an online event on 28 April 2022 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm CEST to discuss the role and influence women will have in the game-changing Unified Patent Court.

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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

JUNE 16, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to inform its readers that the traditional IP events organized by Informa are back as in-person events and that IPKat readers are entitled to a VIP discount in the registration fee. IPKat readers are entitled to a special 15% discount in the registration fee using VIP code FKW83435IPKE at checkout.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2022

The event is designed to encourage interactive discussions among participants through panel debates, with each of them covering 4 or 5 key topics related to each specific sector. Registration is open and more details can be found here. The website of the event contains information about the programme and registration.

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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

MARCH 24, 2022

Building on the momentum of the final push towards launch of the UPC, the EPO has launched a stake-holder consultation on a proposal to unify the "fragmented" system for SPC registration. SPCs are national rights that provide an additional period of protection for a medicinal product protected by a patent.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Among the IP-focused ones, ERA's Autumn calendar features 3 conferences for which IPKat readers can register by claiming a 25% discount in the registration fee by using the VIP code ERA2021IPKAT at checkout. Trier The IPKat’s friends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in Trier, Germany are always busy organizing new conferences and events.

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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). Request 3 : Possible Creation of a Separate Design Patent Practitioner Bar. ” [1]. ” [1].

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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. The discussion will cover trademarks, patents and designs.

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The IPKat

MAY 1, 2022

The event will be held in a hybrid format, in-person with pre-registration at CIDP in Lisbon (100 seats) and in webinar format via Zoom. All information and registration can be found here. Registration is mandatory and the deadline is May 6. For more information and to register, click here.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Then, Arundathi Venkataraman discussed the topic using the case of Garcia v. Does the exclusion on “Business Methods” patents need revision?: ‘ Tis known that Section 3(k) of the Indian patent law explicitly excludes business method patents. As Yogesh Byadwal’s most recent post on this topic made me think.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 24, 2023

In continuation of Goodwin’s previous webinar series concerning biosimilars, Big Molecule Watch is launching the 2023-2024 webinar series , which will dive deep into some of the key topics pertaining to this burgeoning industry and corresponding area of law.

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Trading Secrets

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Additional information and registration here: [link] (click “Register Now” for the full schedule). CLE credits will be available and topics this year will include: Expert Advice : Practical tips for working with experts in a trade secret case.

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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. Copyrights On March 16, 2023 the Copyright Office issued Guidance on the examination and registration of works that contain material generated by AI technology. This Guidance covers some important topics. Copyright Office and the U.S.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 25, 2022

EVENTS 27 October 2022 | 4iP Council: webinar " IP Waiver in pandemic times " (online) This webinar provides an overview of the challenges during the pandemic and the impact of the TRIPS waiver on innovation, global public health, global collaboration, the patent system, etc. Registrations are available here.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

4iP Council - Licensing Negotiation Groups: what, why, how 4iP will hold an online webinar to discuss the proposed formation of Licensing Negotiation Groups (LNGs) of implementers that would collectively negotiate and license standard essential patents (SEPs). Registration can be made here. UCL - AI: Reinventing Inventorship?

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The IPKat

MARCH 9, 2023

Anna Maria Stein commented on the judgment in T-253/22 issued by the General Court, on 1 February 2023, regarding refusal of the application for trade mark registration of the verbal sign “Sustainability through Quality”. The case deals with the topic of whether the registration of slogans is allowed by EU trade mark law.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Topics covered include technology transfer, trade secrets, patent pools, and IP licensing. Deadline for registration is September 8. Other The International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Court of Justice of the Andean Community are launching the first Andean Community Moot Court Competition.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Comprehend the concept, rationale, and significance of Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

For more information on this event, ticket prices, and inquiries and registration, click here. More information about the proposed topics and the scientific committee can be found here. For a complete list of sessions, topics covered, and registration, click here. Acceptance confirmations will be sent by mid-June 2022.

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The IPKat

JULY 23, 2023

Anna Maria also analyzed the decision of the EUIPO of June 15 2023, which rejected the application for registration of an EU sound trade mark featuring the nursery rhyme “Johnny Johnny Yes Papa” on the grounds of lack of distinctiveness.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The IP blogs have been active over the past week bursting with a wide range of different topics. increase in international registration filings compared to 2020! MD Patent referred to case T-589/20 on the likelihood of confusion between the signs "MAIMAI MADE IN ITALY" and "YAMAMAY", recently decided by the General Court.

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The IPKat

MARCH 14, 2022

The event will discuss the current state and future of patent law and regulatory rights in the field of personalized medicine. The event will be held on 24 March 2022 at 4:00pm (CET) and registration is open here. Preparation for the session is necessary and more details about the event, as well as registration, can be found here.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 4, 2022

This case involves copyright protection for fireworks systems–a relevant topic for July 4th! Let’s take a closer look at Pyrotechnics’ registration. ” This kind of vague technical jargon is what we typically see in patent specifications, not “original works of authorship.”

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