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Adding matter by cherry-picking from separate embodiments: Philip Morris v BAT ([2023] EWHC 2616 (Pat))

The IPKat

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the recent UK case of Philip Morris v BAT [2023] EWHC 2616 (Pat) , His Honour Justice Hacon (Hacon HHJ) considered the standard for invalidity due to added matter. Invalidity in view of added matter is a common patent pitfall in Europe ( IPKat ). Final thoughts: Added matter versus patent profanity? Smoke Free World. "

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[Sponsored] Registration Deadline Extended for the “Comprehensive Course on Patents” Organized by The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. (October 5-November 23)

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by IP Press on the extension of the registration deadlines for their Comprehensive Course on Patents, in collaboration with S. The IP Press presents the third cohort of the Comprehensive Course on Patents. Majumdar & Co.who are experts in the field of Patents.

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Unambiguous disclosure without patent profanity (T 2171/21)

The IPKat

DECEMBER 20, 2023

US patent attorneys wishing to understand certain peculiarities of European patent drafting need look no further than the recent Board of Appeal decision in T 2171/21. The Novartis patent EP 3111954 in T 2171/21 related to the second medical use of the anti-IL-17 antibody secukinumab.

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CALL FOR TRYOUTS – USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition

IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

2021-2022 was a big year for the Osgoode’s mooting team entry for the USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition. We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the 2022-2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition ! About the National Patent Application Drafting Competition.

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[Webinar] Patent Fundamentals Bootcamp 2023: An Introduction to Patent Drafting, Prosecution, and Litigation - September 12th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

JD Supra Law

JUNE 29, 2023

PLI’s Patent Bootcamp offers an exceptionally comprehensive and interactive environment for attendees who want to learn the basics of patent application preparation, claims drafting, and prosecution, as well as recent developments in the law. Instructed by leading patent. By: Practising Law Institute (PLI)

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AI Visualize and the Eligibility of Innovative AI Systems

Patently-O

APRIL 21, 2024

Datzov, The Role of Patent (In)Eligibility in Promoting Artificial Intelligence Innovation , 92 UMKC L. 1, 4 (2023). AI Visualize had asserted four related patents that facilitated use of a low-bandwidth web portal for visualizing 3D/4D medical scans. Patent Nos. .” Nikola L. AI Visualize, Inc.

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What Does it Mean to be an Inventor? The Inventor Diary Project and Kicking off the Diversity Pilots Initiative Blog Series

Patently-O

APRIL 26, 2023

Though the patent system exists to promote innovation, it also serves to promote inventors and innovators. I still remember how happy I was when I filed my first patent back which was a moment of great joy and pride. And as time went by, I filed multiple patents and I felt more confident and more accomplished.”

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Double Patenting in Canada

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Similar to other jurisdictions, a patent in Canada is granted for one invention only. However, care must be taken to avoid potential double patenting issues. The Supreme Court of Canada held in Whirlpool that double patenting has two types. The Supreme Court of Canada held in Whirlpool that double patenting has two types.

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EPO maintains ST.26 sequence listing requirement for divisionals but compromises on excess page fees

The IPKat

OCTOBER 27, 2023

DNA Maine Coon The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) raised the added matter issue with the EPO last year ( IPKat ). There is an international requirement for biological sequences disclosed in a patent application to be provided in a sequence listing document. However, converting from ST.25

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"Using AI tools to help assess inventive step": A response to the CIPA journal article

The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2024

However, in this Kat's view, using the amount of "similarity" between the claims and the prior art as a test for inventive step would constitute a vast oversimplification of patent law, lacking any correspondence with the established legal concepts of novelty and inventive step. features, images, text) are represented as vectors and compared.

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The Analogous Art Doctrine Post-KSR: Insights from the Federal Circuit’s Daedalus Decision

Patently-O

MARCH 13, 2024

8,671,132 (‘132 patent) unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. § 2023-1313, slip op. This post discusses the analogous arts test and provides key guidance to patent attorneys in today’s post-AIA world. The ‘132 patent, owned by appellant Daedalus, relates to a policy-based data management system for handling files.

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Narrowing the Analogous Arts with a Problem-Solution Statement

Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s sided with the patentee, holding that a key prior art reference was not analogous art. This case also raises questions about the value of explicitly stating the problem solved within the patent document, and perhaps directly in the patent claims. 22-1138, — F.4th 4th — (Fed.

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Review of AI patent drafting software for life sciences: Qatent

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

PatKat has decided to take a look to see if any of currently available tools can assist with patent drafting for life sciences. LLMs for patent drafting We are now awash with companies claiming to provide LLM software capable of drafting patent applications. So how did the Qatent tool perform?

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White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. See our prior post discussing some of the patentability issues for AI.

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White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. See our prior post discussing some of the patentability issues for AI.

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White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. See our prior post discussing some of the patentability issues for AI.

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IP strategy for AI-assisted drug discovery

The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2024

An important question for such companies is when, and even if, to file patents for this IP. Patent protection for a new molecule entering clinical trials is how innovator pharmaceutical companies seek to ensure a return of investment for the millions of dollars required to take the drug through to market. Alfie (a.k.a.

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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Patents Rose Hughes analyzed DexCom v Abbott (UPC_CFI_230/2023), the first substantive decision of the Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on patent validity. Rose Hughes looked into currently available tools that can assist with patent drafting for life sciences.

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Adding matter by cherry-picking from separate embodiments: Philip Morris v BAT ([2023] EWHC 2616 (Pat))

[Sponsored] Registration Deadline Extended for the “Comprehensive Course on Patents” Organized by The IP Press In Collaboration with S. Majumdar & Co. (October 5-November 23)

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Unambiguous disclosure without patent profanity (T 2171/21)

CALL FOR TRYOUTS – USPTO National Patent Application Drafting Competition

[Webinar] Patent Fundamentals Bootcamp 2023: An Introduction to Patent Drafting, Prosecution, and Litigation - September 12th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT

AI Visualize and the Eligibility of Innovative AI Systems

What Does it Mean to be an Inventor? The Inventor Diary Project and Kicking off the Diversity Pilots Initiative Blog Series

Double Patenting in Canada

EPO maintains ST.26 sequence listing requirement for divisionals but compromises on excess page fees

"Using AI tools to help assess inventive step": A response to the CIPA journal article

The Analogous Art Doctrine Post-KSR: Insights from the Federal Circuit’s Daedalus Decision

Narrowing the Analogous Arts with a Problem-Solution Statement

Review of AI patent drafting software for life sciences: Qatent

White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

White House Directs Copyright Office and USPTO to Provide Guidance on AI-Related Issues

IP strategy for AI-assisted drug discovery

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