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. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. We have also included a list of other notable IP developments of 2023. The judgement was passed in October 2022, but was uploaded in September 2023 on the High Court’s website. A special thanks to Mr. G.

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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 $555.00 as of January 1, 2024. to $225.00

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In recent times, the Indian Intellectual Property Office has taken a mission for speedy disposal of all the intellectual property applications and completion of registration procedures. As a result, the application was moving forward in fastest manner. Finally, the patent application was accepted.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

It took nearly two decades of negotiation, but member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have finally adopted the landmark Design Law Treaty (DLT) during the Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh on November 22. His previous posts can be accessed here. ] Article 3.2

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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. About Our Exclusive Knowledge Partner S.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 22, 2023

On May 18, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision in the case of Amgen Inc. After a nine-year saga, beginning when Amgen sued Sanofi for allegedly infringing two of its patents in 2014, the Supreme Court held that Amgen’s asserted patents failed to satisfy the enablement requirement under 35 U.S.C. §

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

However, owners may not appreciate another type of intellectual property right that can complement their trademark portfolios: design patents. Below is an overview of the potential benefits of filing design patent applications to protect two types of designs: trade dress and graphical.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Patent Application 15/131,442 (the “’442 Patent”) with claims directed to a method of increasing prostacyclin release in systemic blood vessels of a human to improve vasodilation and reduce hypertension. Background John L. Couvaras filed U.S.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 8, 2024

Between 2014-2023, China has filed more patent applications (38,000) covering Generative AI (GenAI) technology than another other country, six times more than second place United States, as reported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Generative Artificial Intelligence Patent Landscape Report (“Report”).

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2025

The Controller of Patents & Designs ( pdf ). The case involved an appeal against the order dated March 13, 2023, which had dismissed Patent Application No. But how the court has undertaken the analysis and upheld the Controllers order for rejection of the patent is rather interesting.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From space saving solutions and self-cooling devices to sauces and seasonings, intellectual property (IP) and innovation were in abundance in tonights episode. He proudly told the Dragons that he has patents granted in the UK, EU and the US, and that 80% of his products ship worldwide.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. When possible, sellers should build a patent portfolio around their product to ward off competitor listings of infringing products. Registering copyrights with the U.S.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

In 2014, UCB sued Actavis for infringement of the Muller patents. UCB prevailed in the lawsuit, and was awarded an injunction against Actavis until March 2021, when one of the Muller patents expires. In 2018, UCB filed a new patent application (the “’589 patent”, priority date 2009) covering a reformulation of Neupro.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MAY 25, 2023

In a per curium order issued under seal May 3, 2023 but recently made public, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board awarded sanctions against Patent Owner, Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics, cancelling all challenged claims of its five asserted patents for its “egregious abuse of the PTAB process.” See , 37 C.F.R.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

USPTO Extends Combined Patent Search Pilot Program with Japanese Patent Office and Korean Intellectual Property Office @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-63ed303eda0729464{display: The combined petition option and the related process took effect on January 18, 2023.

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IP Tech Blog

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. As such, in terms of predictions for the coming year, the commencement of consultations on changes to the UK patent system in light of AI feels like a safe bet.

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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.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 16, 2023

USPTO Officially Transitions to Issuing Electronic Patent Grants on April 18, 2023 by Robert Wiesenberg A Greener, More Efficient Future: USPTO Transitions to Electronic Patent Grants Embracing change with a nostalgic smile: we bid farewell to the era of paper patents.

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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.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2023

Several intellectual property rights battles are being fought over this new technology. In their initial August 2022 complaint , Moderna alleged that three of its mRNA patents were infringed by Pfizer/BioNTech. However, the list is an evolving one, and, as it happens, one of three patents at issue, i.e., patent no.

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Therefore, a medical device that is not simply an arrangement or rearrangement of known devices, each of which functions independently of one another in a known manner, is patentable in India subject to its novelty and inventiveness. Section 3(i) is unique to this jurisdiction and precludes the patenting of methods of treatment in general.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As of January 20, 2024, applicants are no longer able to enjoy a 15-day grace period for most response deadlines pertaining to patent applications being pursued in the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA).

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2023 report highlights a significant global increase in patent application filings across a wide spectrum of technologies, signaling an enduring commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement worldwide. By: ArentFox Schiff

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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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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).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2023

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JUNE 20, 2023

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down many patents on the grounds that they are invalid as directed to an abstract idea, relying on the Supreme Court’s Alice decision. 12/20/2023) 2023 U.S. Certain other categories are “patent-ineligible subject matter:” laws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas.

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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.

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The IPKat

MARCH 26, 2023

by Daria Bohatchuk The patent law revision is currently underway in Switzerland. On 16 November 2022, the Federal Council of Switzerland proposed a partial revision of the Federal Act on Patents for Inventions (Patents Act). 59 (4) of the Patents Act, Botschaft , 11, 12).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of the posts on IPO’s patent application rejection of HIV drug Dolutegravir, another judgement in the long-running Section 3(k) saga, this time on the patentability of business methods and the DHC IPD’s Annual Report 2023-24. Read more on this!

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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. Grupo Petrotemex v.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A new report from the World Intellectual Property Organization has found that new patent filings worldwide reached a record high in 2023, as patent applications exceeded 3.5 million for the first time.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 18, 2023

A team from the Centre for Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technology at Hidayatullah National Law University recently released a monograph titled ‘A Study of Patent Opposition System’, available here (PDF). of the total published applications. ’. of patent applications)? Long post ahead. ].

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The IPKat

APRIL 15, 2023

Patents Rose Hughes discussed the implementation of the new sequence listing requirement for patent applications, ST.26, Other Anastasia Kyrylenko reviewed the book “Intellectual Property and Development – Geographical Indications in Practice by Barbara Pick (Routledge, 2022).

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