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The IPKat

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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Evolving Perspectives: USPTO Call for Comments on Patent Eligibility Comes to a Close (Part 1)

IPilogue

Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) closed the public comment period on the contentious topic of patent eligibility. While a vast realm of things can be patented, software and medical devices are frequently hot topics when discussing patent eligibility. On October 15, 2021, the U.S Current State.

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Sunday Surprises

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The discussion will cover topics such as the formation, practical operation, and the risks of LNGs, as well as some less restrictive alternatives to get the implementers involved in the formation of SEP royalties. The round table will have panels discussing contemporary topics on the matter.

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2021 IP Year in Review

IPilogue

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. Overbreadth as an Independent Ground of Invalidity.

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In addition, potential and tangible intersections between intellectual property and these trending topics were recently discussed by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine. Marks IP has reported on the background to the dispute and the JPO's decision on the invalidity action.

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The Basics of TTAB Oppositions

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Another person or entity has applied for a trademark at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) that is similar to your trademark. One option is to institute an opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) to challenge their registration of the mark. What can you do?

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Even if your name is as famous as Ronaldinho, the UK IPO cannot raise ex officio bad faith objections

The IPKat

Background In early 2021, Global Trademark Services Ltd (“GTS”) filed applications for the following marks in relation to ‘clothing, footwear, headgear’ in class 25: (UK Application No. To the contrary, it stated that it is for the applicant of a declaration of invalidity to prove the circumstances that substantiate a finding of bad faith. •