LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may have an obligation to disclose if artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the innovation process. With the advent of such AI-assisted inventions, the USPTO is rethinking its requirements regarding the duty of disclosure. Everyone involved in the filing and prosecution of a U.S.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) may change how we invent: many envision a collaborative approach between human inventors and AI systems that develop novel solutions to problems together. Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. 101 and 115.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

the nationality of the judges at first instance) in assessing a request for a change of language. The case centred on the use of the iconic trademark figure for the Danish retail chain, Irma, that portrayed her in an uncharacteristically rebellious manner on various products (e.g. posters, bucket hats).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 22, 2023

The US Copyright Office has released a policy statement clarifying its position on authorship and copyright protection for works generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the statement, they explain that while AI can generate creative works, users do not have ultimate control over how the system interprets prompts and generates material.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Guidance on using AI to Invent Due to the quick rise of artificial intelligence (AI), most (if not all) of the laws relating to the US patent system were not written with AI in mind. Vidal , a Federal Court of Appeals case that determined whether AI can be listed as an inventor on a patent application.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

There’s been quite a lot of chatter, over the last few years, about how AI might affect trademark practice and trademark law and all different types of legal industries. When I file a new trademark application, many things go into it. All of these things go into all of the trademark work.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 22, 2023

With the introduction of several readily available applications, artificial intelligence (AI) has leaped into the mainstream and brought with it a host of legal questions. AI’s myriad of applications all depend on the strength and quality of the algorithm, which relies on training data. What is Generative AI?

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Patently-O

APRIL 3, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a new fee structure for fiscal year 2025 , which includes significant increases in various patent fees. Many filers will likely change their practices based on the new higher fees. One of the most striking changes in the proposed fee structure.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 28, 2022

After spending the past two summers working for an IP boutique firm involved primarily in patent and trademark matters, I relished the opportunity to learn about copyright law outside of the classroom. This article shares my experience during my time at PCH. Understanding the ramifications of copyright decisions goes beyond the decision.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) grows in prevalence and accessibility, it is important for employers to consider the implications of its use by their employees. One method of anticipating and quelling potential liabilities that may arise is through deploying certain internal AI policies. What is AI?

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

EU legislators are moving forward with new legislation on regulating the access to and use of data generated through use of connected products or related services (under the Data Act) and artificial intelligence (under the AI Act). Regulating Uses of AI The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, appropriately, is still evolving.

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IP Tech Blog

JULY 18, 2023

His blunder suggested that we are not so easily replaceable by AI. And it couldn’t have come at a better time—according to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, AI is putting 44% of legal jobs at risk. The legal profession would be wise to brace for an AI upheaval. Firms might consider enlisting AI to do grunt work.

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Traverse Legal Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

AI Law Alert. Summary: (full article below) The first issue that AI companies need to address early is that they are operating in a SaaS environment. AI companies typically do not provide a license to download or use their software. Here are the two biggest issues that these new AI companies need to address.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) closed the public comment period on the contentious topic of patent eligibility. To understand these varying opinions, it is important to examine patent eligibility’s current state, recent changes, and what changes could be made to the patent eligibility laws. On October 15, 2021, the U.S

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 16, 2022

Several years ago, I wrote a piece titled “ How AI and copyright would work.”. but also the common law or civil law history of cases) did not yet countenance the assertedly “independent” creations of an AI, of which there are many types. This is often significant in AI use and development. That is, at least in the U.S.,

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JUNE 24, 2022

Scientist Natalia Bilenko develops AI tools that are transparent and usable for anyone. At medical device company Caption Health, she works on employing AI to make ultrasound scanners easier to use. The company’s cutting-edge AI-guided scanner was named one of the “100 Best Inventions of 2021” by Time Magazine.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Arguably, an AI system, which is a non-human, can also create or invent. But can an AI system be a named inventor on a patent? With the advances in AI technologies, AI systems create drugs, treatments, designs, and more. Therefore, the USPTO found the Patent Act would not allow AI machines to be inventors.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 18, 2023

His blunder suggested that we are not so easily replaceable by AI. And it couldn’t have come at a better time—according to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, AI is putting 44% of legal jobs at risk. The legal profession would be wise to brace for an AI upheaval. Firms might consider enlisting AI to do grunt work.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. Cybersquatting is another type of trademark infringement.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Highlights of the Week Draft Patent Amendment Rules – Increasing Efficiency of Granting Patent Monopolies While Forgetting the Reason for Allowing Them in the First Place Changing substantive safeguards through procedural amendments. International Developments Costa Rica takes help from ChatGPT to draft a bill for regulating AI.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can generate a wide range of content types in response to user prompts. OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard are the most recent prominent Generative AI entries. Examples of such content can include text, images, audio and video content, etc.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

We also explain the alternative approach: using Corsearch’s AI-assisted technology and experts , instead of resource-draining manual reviews, to speed up enforcement and drive better results. Trademark infringement A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

We then explain the alternative to this resource-draining approach: using Corsearch’s AI-assisted technology and experts to speed up enforcement and significantly reduce the volume of infringement. If someone uses your mark without authorization, it constitutes trademark infringement.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 15, 2021

Parliamentary Standing Committee’s Recommendations Concerning AI and IP: A Little Late or Way too Early? She analyses the Report’s recommendations pertaining to the amendment of patent laws in order to facilitate inventorship and ownership by AI. The Delhi High Court in Krown Biscuit Pvt. Richfield Industries Pvt. 6 August, 2021].

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 10, 2023

Moreover, at the same time, it triggers a discussion about the possible legal framework that would govern the metaverse and the possible legal implications of this ungoverned and unregulated AI- powered world. Facebook recently changed its name to META and has proposed to invest roughly 10 billion dollars to develop the Metaverse.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

When Canada is designated via the Madrid Protocol, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will communicate directly with the applicant if a Canadian trademark agent is not appointed. If you are looking to appoint a Canadian trademark agent, DW does so for no charge. Subscribe to our client alerts to keep up with the changes.

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IPilogue

JULY 26, 2021

Callegari explained that while we have gender-stratified information on PCT patent filings, the same cannot be said for trademarks or other forms of IP. Callegari recommends that other IP offices utilize this dictionary to obtain further gender-stratified data in trademarks and other IP filings.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

We also explain the alternative approach: how you can you use Corsearch’s AI-assisted technology and experts to do away with resource-sapping manual reviews and speed up enforcement. Trademarks A trademark is a distinctive word, logo, phrase, design, or symbol used to identify the source of goods and services.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. The Reasonable Robot by Ryan Abbott: Legally regulating AI–is it obvious? Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. Continued Debates over AI as an Inventor. Trademark Law.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 11, 2023

Generative Artificial Intelligence is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can generate a wide range of content types in response to user prompts. OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard are the most recent prominent Generative AI entries. Examples of such content can include text, images, audio and video content, etc.

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Intepat

MAY 2, 2024

Quantum-AI hybrids promise to tackle problems beyond the grasp of binary computers, marrying the intuitive problem-solving approach of AI with the raw, parallel processing power of quantum mechanics. Then, there is the issue of trade secrets and trademarks. Should we treat it like a novel or more like a tool?

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2024

While the security of personal data is the main focus of data privacy, intellectual property also includes innovations like inventions, literary and creative works, and trademarks. When using data for machine learning, making AI better and creating products we must stick to rules about getting permission.

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IPilogue

MAY 31, 2022

Google proposes 3 developments: support for the US Patent Trademark Office (PTO), Judiciary review of forum shopping, and congressional changes to address patent abuse. The evaluation process has not been streamlined because PTO employees are under-resourced despite the PTO working on AI solutions. Google’s recommendation.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Identify the type of infringement X/ Twitter prohibits users from violating others’ intellectual property rights, and has policies in place against counterfeit infringement , trademark infringement , copyright infringement and impersonation. Trademark infringement Unauthorized use of your brand name, logo, or other trademarked elements.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 29, 2021

Other According to IPTango, the Andean Community Court of Justice (TJCA) and the International Trademark Association (INTA) has published the call for the first edition of the Moot Court on Community Law and Intellectual Property in the Andean Community, with further details available here.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Let’s see what the other IP blogs have been up to this week:- Trade Marks “Metaverse” has become centre stage after Facebook announced that it had changed its company name to “Meta”. Thanksgiving just gets this Kat all warm and tingly and all kinds of wonderful inside. It will be interesting to see how the case progresses.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 11, 2022

Arguably, an AI system, which is a non-human, can also create or invent. But can an AI system be a named inventor on a patent? With the advances in AI technologies, AI systems create drugs, treatments, designs, and more. Therefore, the USPTO found the Patent Act would not allow AI machines to be inventors.

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