Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 25, 2023

Within hours after the meeting, Berardi built his own prototype and three months later filed a patent application, which was granted as one of the six patents. The other five patents involve subject matter related to the first patent. Tristar counterclaimed to correct the inventorship of the six patents.

Inventor 130

Inventor Design Designs Invention 130

Patently-O

JANUARY 3, 2024

EL’s design also includes the idea of different elastic strengths. As a result of the testing, EL made a number of tweaks to the design, including the connection mechanism and also determining the best force / elongation parameters for safety and comfort. By November 2019, EL was satisfied with the design. Question 3.

Patent Law 78

Patent Law Law Patent Patent Application 78

JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 5, 2023

March 10, 2023) In a PTAB decision that was recently designated precedential, the Board made two important decisions concerning provisional patent applications. Rapidpulse, Inc., IPR2021-01466, Paper 34 (P.T.A.B.

Patent Application 63

Patent Application Invention Art Design 63

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Diplomatic Conference to Conclude and Adopt a Design Law Treaty – Plenary Sessions. Having freelanced as a patent research analyst, he developed an interest in patent prosecution and in exploring the Patents Act through various interpretative approaches. Kartikeya is a second-year law student in the LL.B. Article 3.2

Design 59

Design Designs Law Intellectual Property 59

IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

Design Patent 59

Design Patent Design Designs Patent 59

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2024

So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right. The court unanimously found that AI cannot. The court unanimously found that AI cannot.

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Inventor Patent Invention 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Sukarm Sharma Software patenting remains one of the most contentious issues in patent law jurisprudence, with an ever ping-ponging legal position. Sukarm is an undergraduate law student at NLSIU, Bangalore. Microsoft v.

Design 117

Design Designs Patent Invention 117

JD Supra Law

JANUARY 3, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office delayed the effective date of its controversial incentivized transition to DOCX format for patent application filing. By: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Patent Application 98

Patent Application Design Designs Trademark 98

SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

Image from here On April 28, 2023, Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court passed three separate orders, all dealing with a similar issue- unclear, unreasoned orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry (IP Offices) that rejected the patent/ trademark applications. Rosemount Inc. Satheesh Madhav and Anr.

Trademark 126

Trademark Invention Patent Art 126

SpicyIP

MARCH 6, 2023

on 22 February, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The dispute pertained to the use of “Sona” as a part of the mark and trade name “Sona Mandhira Pvt. on 24 February, 2023 (Delhi High Court) In the present case, the plaintiff alleged infringement of its device “Royal” and passing off by the defendant’s adoption of “Zabreen Royal” device.

Design 116

Design Designs Music IP 116

The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. .

IP 98

IP Intellectual Property Social Media Cease and Desist 98

SpicyIP

JULY 31, 2023

[Sponsored] NLU Delhi IPR Chair Invites Applications for the Position of Research Assistant (Law) [Apply by August 05] We are pleased to inform our readers that the Chair on Intellectual Property Rights, National Law University, Delhi is inviting applications for the position of Research Assistant (Law).

Design 98

Design Designs Invention Intellectual Property 98

SpicyIP

MARCH 27, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs. Case Summaries Delhi High Court clarifies that an improvement to the combination of prior art is patentable. on 6 March, 2023 (Delhi High Court) In this case, the plaintiff, Bennett Coleman & Co. 7 of the plaintiff’s registered design of urination device. & Ors.,

Design 105

Design Designs Cease and Desist Art 105

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently reached an important milestone. On September 26, 2023, the USPTO issued its millionth design patent. United States Patent D1,000,000 covers the ornamental design for a dispensing comb, as shown below. § 171).

Design Patent 52

Design Patent Design Designs Patent 52

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Reengineering of the Requirement of Disclosure of Foreign Applications by the 2019 Patent Manual – on the requirement to disclose the corresponding foreign patent applications. Part II: Diagnostic method patents in India – on prohibition to patent diagnostic methods. Hear Me Out!

Patent Application 64

Patent Application Design Designs Invention 64

JD Supra Law

AUGUST 1, 2023

United States applicants can file a single design patent application under the Hague System, now designating Brazil and 96 other countries, including the U.S. Filing a design patent in Brazil has never been easier. As of August 1, 2023, U.S. As of August 1, 2023, U.S. This allows U.S.

Registration 52

Registration Design Designs Design Patent 52

SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

on 12 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Division bench of Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal against an interim injunction order by the Single judge bench. on 12 January, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court accepted the appeal and directed the CGPDTM to consider the matter afresh and pass a reasoned order.

Design 105

Design Designs Invention Registration 105

LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Interesting Patents | Nintendo and Pokémon Company’s New Patent Application by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

Patent Application 52

Patent Application Patent Intellectual Property Technology 52

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs , the court set aside the rejection of Kymab Limited’s patent application by the Assistant Controller. The title of the patent application itself seems to indicate that this method is for ‘therapeutic purposes and diagnosis.’

Patent 105

Patent Patent Application Invention Design 105

The IPKat

APRIL 2, 2024

December, January, February - wake the IPKat up in March Back in December - when it was colder and darker - London's patent practitioners attended AIPPI UK’s annual patent round-up event hosted by Hogan Lovells. Over to Ada : "Before the starters, the chefs served hors d'oeuvres consisting of some outcomes from 2023.

Reporting 62

Reporting Patent Invention Litigation 62

The IPKat

AUGUST 13, 2024

This is perhaps not surprising, given that patent applications are not published until 18 months after they are filed, and that OpenAI's major innovation of ChatGPT was first released about 2 years ago. This year, eleven OpenAI patents and patent applications have been published.

Patent 126

Patent Editing Inventor Patent Application 126

IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Today, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report, providing a snapshot of IP filing activities across the globe during 2023.

Reporting 59

Reporting IP Intellectual Property Patent Application 59

JD Supra Law

MAY 2, 2024

Most inventors can attest to the surprise they felt upon learning that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) likely will not respond to their first patent application for a couple of years after filing. Essentially, the program allows.

Inventor 63

Inventor Patent Application Patent Design 63

SpicyIP

JUNE 17, 2023

Readers may recall that in May 2023, Niyati posted on the official announcement to hold “Open House Sessions” on weekdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, to “address grievances/suggestions on issues related to Intellectual Property Rights.” He shares a keen interest in Patent related issues and wishes to discover more in the field of IP.

Law 105

Law Design Designs Reporting 105

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

August 22, 2023, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, proposed the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023. This set of amendments if accepted has the potential of altering the entire patent ecosystem of the nation. The post The Patents Amendment Rules, 2023.

Patent 52

Patent Invention Patent Application Design 52

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Design patents and utility patents are two different things. Design patents protect ornamental designs, such as the shape of a perfume bottle or the design on flatware. To be patentable, however, both designs and functional inventions must satisfy two requirements. Telflex, Inc.,

Design Patent 52

Design Patent Design Designs Patent 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

In yet another order dealing with unreasoned rejections of a patent application, the Delhi High Court comes down heavily on the Indian Patent Office. Praharsh and Swaraj write about this order, underscoring the role played by well-reasoned orders in the appeals before the high court and patent bargain.

Art 104

Art Invention Patent Application Marketing 104

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Preliminary Exams for the Recruitment of Patent and Designs Examiners Cancelled! Just a day after conducting the Preliminary exams for the recruitment of the Patent and Design Examiners, the Quality Control Council of India (QCI) on September 4, announced that the same has been cancelled due to “some irregularities/ technical glitches.”

Registration 105

Registration Trademark Copyright IP 105

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Highlight of the Week Comments on the Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023 Image by rawpixel.com on Freepix Comments pertaining to transparency and on substantive proposals within the draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023, submitted to the Ministry of Commerce. Lokesh discusses the case in this short tidbit post.

Cease and Desist 105

Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Invention Social Media 105

The IPKat

APRIL 15, 2023

Patents Rose Hughes discussed the implementation of the new sequence listing requirement for patent applications, ST.26, Designs Marcel Pemsel commented on the EU design protection of single components of complex products, especially in relation to the judgement B&Bartoni v EUIPO (case T-617/21).

Intellectual Property 67

Intellectual Property Patent Application Design Designs 67

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

(October 5-November 23) Following a favorable outcome of preparing students and professionals for the patent agent exam and providing them with a comprehensive guide on Patents in 2022 and 2023. The IP Press presents the third cohort of the Comprehensive Course on Patents. Majumdar & Co.,

Registration 103

Registration Intellectual Property IP Patent Drafting 103

Intepat

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the 22nd August, 2023 published “The Draft Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2023” (Draft Rules). Patent applications and prosecution thereof is currently governed under the Patents Rules 2003 (2003 Rules).

Patent 52

Patent Patent Application Government Design 52

LexBlog IP

MAY 11, 2023

Interesting Patents | Rolex: A New Era in Wristwatch Design: Minimizing Frictional Wear with Innovative Fixing Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 11, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

Design 52

Design Designs Editing Patent Application 52

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.

Invention 109

Invention Patent Patent Application Government 109

SpicyIP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Image by pvproductions on Freepik A gentle reminder to our readers that the last day to submit comments for the revision of the Patent, Designs, Trademark, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines is just around the corner. As discussed earlier , CGPDTM has invited comments from the interested stakeholders by October 15, 2023.

Patent Application 69

Patent Application Invention Design Designs 69

Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2023

The following are my remarks given on April 25, 2023 to the USPTO as part of their AI listening session: by Dennis Crouch Members of the USPTO, and fellow participants of this AI Listening Session, thank you for inviting me here today and for taking time to consider these important issues.

Invention 126

Invention Inventor Patent Intellectual Property 126

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Highlights of the Week E&Y Report on The Rise of Music Publishing India: Reflections from an IPR Perspective Image from here Highlighting the frequently overlooked matter of the disorganized music sector and music publishing, E&Y released its ‘The Rise of Music Publishing in India’ report in December 2023.

Invention 105

Invention Music Art Patent Application 105