Patently-O

AUGUST 5, 2024

The basic holding is that the 102(a)(2)/(b)(2) safe harbor triggered by an inventor’s pre-filing “public disclosure” of the invention requires that the invention be made “reasonably available to the public.” ” Neither public uses nor private sales satisfy this requirement. 333 (1881).

Invention 111

Invention Inventor Art Public Use 111

The TTABlog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In its genericness analysis the Board relied on dictionary definitions, on third-party usage, and on Shepherd's own use of the proposed mark to refer to a type of product rather than a source. Its finding that the public used the proposed mark generically was supported by substantial evidence. Contrary to C.E.

Advertising 72

Advertising Advertising Public Use Marketing 72

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Yet 2020 saw a slowdown in biosimilar activity with the lowest number of annual biosimilar approvals since 2016 and fewer product launches than 2019—as well as a decrease in district court litigation and post-grant proceedings. 2016; resubmitted May 2018). September 23, 2016. August 30, 2016. April 5, 2016.

Litigation 52

Litigation Settlement Marketing Marketing 52

43(B)log

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This designation did not indicate that Valtoco was safe or effective for public use but, instead, operated to qualify Neurelis for various development incentives, like tax credits and potential exclusivity for seven years if the FDA ultimately approved Valtoco.” But the citizen petition wasn’t excepted commercial speech.

Design 56

Design Designs Patent Prosecution Art 56

LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect a great innovative design you expect will be a big hit on the market, you should consider obtaining a design patent. As with all intellectual property tools, careful consideration should be taken when assessing a particular product’s copyright status. ” [8]. ” [8]. Peters , 488 F.3d

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Design Patent Design Designs 52

Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

The next time you would like to protect a great innovative design you expect will be a big hit on the market, you should consider obtaining a design patent. As with all intellectual property tools, careful consideration should be taken when assessing a particular product’s copyright status. Scenario 2: Protecting Novel Designs by Patent.

Intellectual Property 40

Intellectual Property Design Patent Design Designs 40

SpicyIP

JANUARY 5, 2024

These are (i) failing to effectively realise the subject innovation; (ii) the need to alleviate unaddressed health or safety needs; (iii) failure to meet the requirements of public use of the invention; and (iv) failure of contractual obligations, especially under s.

Invention 69

Invention Government Intellectual Property IP 69