SpicyIP

MAY 17, 2023

Image from the Report The US Trade Representative (USTR) released the Special 301 Report for 2023 on April 26, 2023, and has placed India in the ‘Priority Watch List’, yet again. Prabhat Kumar Saha highlighting certain concerns of the USTR in the 2023 Special 301 Report and assessing the same from a public health perspective.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright or trademark protection. For starters, Bob’s Burgers is already a trademark belonging to someone else. Can you use it in the ways you want to?

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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.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 22, 2024

In a recent decision, the Delhi High Court addressed a petition challenging the abandonment of a patent application for a “Blind-Stitch Sewing Machine and Method of Blind Stitching.” ” The patent application was filed on August 3, 2019, followed by a request for examination on February 21, 2022.

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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 ?

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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. By: Dickinson Wright

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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.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 3, 2023

On December 29, 2022, to the relief of many practitioners and applicants, the U.S. 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

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Sander Law

JULY 30, 2023

2024 CIPO fee increases The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is applying a one-time fee increase of 25% to most of its fees for trademarks, patents, copyright and industrial design registrations. For many services, this effectively amounts to a 30% increase from 2023 CIPO fees !

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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.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In response to public comments submitted in response to its request thereof regarding the “article of manufacture” requirement for design patent eligibility appearing in Title 35, United States Code, Section 171 , and as explained in our previous post , the U.S. 17, 2023) (emphasis added). ” 80 Fed. .”

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In the Examining and Opposition Division, the question was answered "no" because not all inventors who were named as applicants in the US priority application had assigned the priority right in the European patent applications before filing the PCT application.

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Olartemoure Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2022

According to the WIPO, this is the worldwide overall report: Applications Worldwide. Trademarks. Industrial Design. Million Patent Applications. $. Applications that stood out: Trademarks, with. Million Applications. Industrial Design, with. Million Applications. Utility Models.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

Canada remains an important jurisdiction in North America for IP filings and is further reinforced by rapid population growth, surpassing the 40 million mark in 2023. Significant CIPO Fee Increase Effective January 1, 2024, a one-time 25% fee increase will be implemented, impacting most patent, industrial design, trademark and copyright fees.

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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.

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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.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 26, 2023

On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced amendments to fee schedules set out in the Patent Rules, Trademarks Regulations, Industrial Design Regulations, and Copyright Regulations and will take effect by January 1, 2024. to $458, resulting in more than a 30% increase. to $555.00

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

How many patents have I obtained for clients? As of January 10, 2023, the total number of US patents I have obtained for clients is 695. Number of US Patents by Patent Attorney Vic Lin. That total includes both utility and design patents in the US. They can still practice trademark or copyright law.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

88737597 (September 12, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas W. As to the first factor, there were no pertinent utility patents of record, but there was a design patent owned by the applicant. In other words, the design is not 'essential to the use or purpose' of the polishing pads."

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 8, 2024

A patent which is granted in the territory of India can only be discharged within the borders of India, meaning the Patent rights are territorial in nature. Which means that there is no “Worldwide Patent”. Nonetheless, if a patent application is filed in India, that leads to the protection of the patent internationally.

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the DHC’s direction to frame a code of conduct for Patent and Trademark Agents, MHC’s decision on prior arts, and the settlement between Dabur and Dhruv Rathee of their trademark and copyright dispute.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

The Board upheld a refusal to register the product configuration shown below, for pen and pencil holders, concluding that the design is de jure functional under Section 2(e)(5). Examining Attorney Tarah Hardy Ludlow had (provisionally) accepted Applicant Pen Pal's Section 2(f) claim, but maintained the functionality refusal.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 27, 2023

The Board upheld a refusal to register the product configuration shown below, for pen and pencil holders, concluding that the design is de jure functional under Section 2(e)(5). Examining Attorney Tarah Hardy Ludlow had (provisionally) accepted Applicant Pen Pal's Section 2(f) claim, but maintained the functionality refusal.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2023

Interesting Patents | A Leap Into the Future: Understanding Neuralink’s Pioneering Implantable Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 18, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ideally, it is the responsibility of the Patent Office to check that every applicant wishing to obtain a patent registration is complying with the mandated rules and procedural formalities, and in case there are any lapses, the office must take appropriate measures. Iyer (first Opponent) from Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Emerald Enterprises vs Emerald Valves Private Limited on 21 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The Delhi High Court passed an ex-parte at interim injunction order restraining the defendants from using the mark “Emerald” for valves holding it to be deceptively similar to the plaintiff’s registered “Emerald” mark. Universal City Studios Llc. &

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The TTABlog

MARCH 20, 2023

92070774 (March 13, 2023) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Angela Lykos). referred to as the "Ridge Designs"). In other words, the issue is whether the designs of both safety helmets work better in the configurations at issue. There was no relevant patent or patent application, and so the first factor favored Respondent ERB.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

Smartphone Case Creates Illusion of Embedded Gems and Crystals by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, April 27, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2023

Interesting Patents | Nike: Sole Structure with Midsole Protrusions and Arced Profile 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 ?

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Intepat

APRIL 11, 2023

Startups must prioritize obtaining patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs etc., This pilot scheme was extended to 31st March 2023 due to its success and has further seen an extension up to 31st March 2026. They will contest any opposition by other parties and ensure the final disposal of the IPR application.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

In this tidbit, Yogesh discusses the longstanding controversy regarding the CCI’s overlapping jurisdiction in patent disputes and the issues upon which the Supreme Court will adjudicate. The Court held that the pendency of a rectification application, even if filed by a third party, justifies a stay under Section 124.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 25, 2023

Interesting Patents | 7-Eleven: Revolutionizing Inventory Management with Smart Cup Dispensers by Jaime Chandra Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 25, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2023

Interesting Patents | Google: Compact Home Assistant Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Google | Thursday, April 12, 2023 @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-64384593060dc9966{display: thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-64384593060dc9966{display: block!important;}}@media

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2023

Case Summaries Delhi High Court grants a permanent injunction to Allied Blenders in a trademark infringement case concerning ‘Officers Choice’ Image from here Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt. vs Zenith Dancing and Musi c on 18 July, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The dispute pertained to the use of “Zenith” device mark by the defendant.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 4, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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SpicyIP

JULY 12, 2024

Though the CAT had not made a decision on who had the power, it had ordered that the DPIIT shall expeditiously decide on the representation made by the All India Patent Officers Welfare Association (applicants) and pass a speaking order. For poor performance during the current financial year. 19/4/2024). 19/4/2024).

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LexBlog IP

MAY 23, 2023

Interesting Patents | Unveiling the Future of Casino Gaming: Fraud Detection System by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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