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China Now Files 3X as Many Patent Applications Worldwide as the U.S. – More than the U.S., Japan, S. Korea, Germany, France, India and the UK Combined

IP Close Up

JANUARY 30, 2024

Since China became worldwide leader in patent applications in 2011, overtaking Japan, the number of its applications have soared. The question today is not so Continue reading

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Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

IP Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Prioritized examination, known sometimes as “Track One,” has been in place at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the past 12 years. The program, launched in September 2011 provides applicants with greater control over how quickly a patent application will be examined and offers a fast-track to an issued U.S.

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2021 IP Year in Review

IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Pina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, the IP Intensive Program, and the IP Innovation Clinic, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the IPilogue, the Deputy Editor of the Intellectual Property Journal, and an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. 2021 was an exciting year for the IPilogue.

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Pay the (PTO) Piper: Correct Erroneously Underpaid Maintenance Fees to Avoid Inequitable Conduct Challenges

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the context of a district court litigation, a U.S. patent must be valid and enforceable or any potential reward for the Patent Owner will be moot. Becton, Dickinson & Co. , 3d 1276, 1290 (Fed. Read more.

Patent Application

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Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

IP Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Prioritized examination, known sometimes as “Track One,” has been in place at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the past 12 years. The program, launched in September 2011 provides applicants with greater control over how quickly a patent application will be examined and offers a fast-track to an issued U.S.

Patent Application

Patent Application Patent Trademark Patent Prosecution

Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

IP Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Prioritized examination, known sometimes as “Track One,” has been in place at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the past 12 years. The program, launched in September 2011 provides applicants with greater control over how quickly a patent application will be examined and offers a fast-track to an issued U.S.

Patent Application

Patent Application Patent Trademark Patent Prosecution

Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

IP Watchdog

JUNE 12, 2023

Prioritized examination, known sometimes as “Track One,” has been in place at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the past 12 years. The program, launched in September 2011 provides applicants with greater control over how quickly a patent application will be examined and offers a fast-track to an issued U.S.

Patent Application

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How the New USPTO Pre-Application Assessment Program Only Reinforces the Need for Integrated & Intelligent Patent Evaluation Software

IP.com

JANUARY 29, 2024

Over the last decade, the total annual patent applications submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) each year is over 600,000 applications. The fastest patent review process time is 6-12 months if fast-tracked via Track One , with the average taking up to 22 months.

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Whither goest the patent troll?

The IPKat

DECEMBER 7, 2021

A decade ago, patent trolls were all the rage in the patent world. Whether in speeches, conferences, or articles, no subject engendered more IP conversation. If there was a rock-star matter in the patent world, it was the debate over trolls. Start with the sheer volume of patent applications.

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Fish & Richardson Principal Jeffrey Mok Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow and Associates Excylyn Hardin-Smith and Usman Khan Selected for the Pathfinder Program

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Fellows program launched in 2011 and was designed for lawyers with eight to 15 years of experience. Mok is a principal in Fish’s New York office and focuses his practice on IP litigation and counseling for domestic and international companies. and international patent prosecution. Mok received his J.D.

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The PTO Has a Track-One Filing Problem

LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The USPTO has had an accelerated examination program known as “Track-1” since 2011. The program allows patent applicants to advance a patent application out-of-turn such that a determination can be made within 12 moths of filing. Examination Quality vs Speed.

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Alleged Co-Inventor Not Bringing Home the Bacon This Time

The IP Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In 2011, Hormel filed a patent application for the two-step process, omitting HIP’s involvement. The ‘498 Patent was issued from this application in 2018. Supreme Court denied the petition, ending this litigation, but a number of questions remain. Hormel conducted testing at Unitherm and later at Hormel.

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Fish Principal Thomas Rozylowicz Authors Article for Bloomberg Law, “AI & Patent Proceedings”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

patent applications have mimicked the larger investment in AI technologies, AI-related IP disputes have lagged behind consumer adoption. Even at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) – one of the busiest forums for IP disputes – very few cases directly involve AI technologies. patent litigation.

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Alleged Co-Inventor Not Bringing Home the Bacon This Time

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In 2011, Hormel filed a patent application for the two-step process, omitting HIP’s involvement. The ‘498 Patent was issued from this application in 2018. .” Supreme Court denied the petition, ending this litigation, but a number of questions remain. ” On November 6, 2023, the U.S.

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Keeping up with Belgian patent litigation: Year case law review 2022

The IPKat

AUGUST 24, 2023

While the AmeriKat is still recovering from 2020, her Belgian Katfriends sum-up what was 2022 in Belgian patent litigation 'Tis the season for a look at the cases that were in 2022 from around Europe and what they mean for the IP litigation themes in those jurisdictions now that the dust has settled in 2023.

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Gone Up In Smoke: Analysing the Controller’s Rejection of an E-cigarette Patent under Section 3(b)

SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2024

Assistant Controller Of Patents And Design accepting an appeal against the Controller’s decision rejecting a patent application for “aerosol generating article with multi material susceptor.” Understanding Why the Patent Application Went Up in Flames The patent application (no.

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Fish Principals Author Article “Powering up” for Intellectual Property Magazine

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With the spike in economic growth in the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries, the IP world is seeing a commensurate spike in battery patenting activity. Ralph Phillips , and Daniel Tishman explore this growth and discuss considerations for companies protecting and defending their IP.

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Spicy IP Weekly Review (November 16- November 21)

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Here is our weekly review containing briefs of posts from the past week, 22 case summaries, and a few national and international IP developments. The Plaintiff had argued that all the rights pertaining to the film vests with them by virtue of an agreement with the producer entered in 2011. Highlights of the Week. Image from here.

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Fish Principals Author Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal Article, “Strategic IP Considerations of Batteries and Energy Storage Solutions”

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

As the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries continue to grow, in tandem the IP world is experiencing an increase in battery patenting activity. With these technical advances comes an increase in legal activity, including intellectual property (“IP”) filings and litigation. PDF copy available.

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China Now Files 3X as Many Patent Applications Worldwide as the U.S. – More than the U.S., Japan, S. Korea, Germany, France, India and the UK Combined

Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

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2021 IP Year in Review

Pay the (PTO) Piper: Correct Erroneously Underpaid Maintenance Fees to Avoid Inequitable Conduct Challenges

Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

Prioritized Examination: Why Filing a Track One Application Makes Sense

How the New USPTO Pre-Application Assessment Program Only Reinforces the Need for Integrated & Intelligent Patent Evaluation Software

Whither goest the patent troll?

Fish & Richardson Principal Jeffrey Mok Named a 2022 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow and Associates Excylyn Hardin-Smith and Usman Khan Selected for the Pathfinder Program

The PTO Has a Track-One Filing Problem

Alleged Co-Inventor Not Bringing Home the Bacon This Time

Fish Principal Thomas Rozylowicz Authors Article for Bloomberg Law, “AI & Patent Proceedings”

Alleged Co-Inventor Not Bringing Home the Bacon This Time

Keeping up with Belgian patent litigation: Year case law review 2022

Gone Up In Smoke: Analysing the Controller’s Rejection of an E-cigarette Patent under Section 3(b)

Fish Principals Author Article “Powering up” for Intellectual Property Magazine

Spicy IP Weekly Review (November 16- November 21)

Fish Principals Author Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal Article, “Strategic IP Considerations of Batteries and Energy Storage Solutions”

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