Patently-O

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I’m speaking at a conference in Palo Alto, and one long topic of conversation was about the disagreement between how Judge Albright views Fifth Circuit precedent on mandamus to review discretionary transfers under Section 1404 and the Federal Circuit views that same precedent. 145, 98 L.Ed. Donohoe, 201 F.2d 106 (1953).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. SpicyIP intern Vedika discusses this development. Broadcom Inc. vs Texasldpc Inc. Scotch Whisky Association vs J.K.

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The IPKat

JUNE 26, 2021

The present case has been tried under the Shorter Trials Scheme (a topic for another post, says Merpel.). Claim 3 as a whole The Judge considered that the idea of claim 3 is part of the general disclosure of the application as filed ([145]). This will be discussed in more detail in the final section ‘Comments’.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Unlike registration denials under Section 1052(a), the PTO denies registration without any inquiry into whether the mark suggests a false connection between the mark and the famous person. 9] Section 1052(c), at least as broadly interpreted by the PTO, fails this test and is, therefore, unconstitutional.

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