Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a long-anticipated Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. The Guidance begins with the premise that only natural persons can be named as inventors on U.S.

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

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has announced that effective January 1, 2024, most official fees will be increasing by 25%. On the patent side, the increase in the fees will be applicable to standard entity size.

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. This is referred to as a proposed new ‘patent disclosure requirement’. plants, animals, and microorganisms), and knowledge systems.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 25, 2024

Astral Design Infringement Case By Aarav Gupta The High Court of Bombay issued an ad-interim injunction in the design infringement complaint filed by Pidilite Industries Limited (“Pidilite”) against Astral Limited, on the 13th of June, 2024. How are Competing Designs Assessed?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 12, 2024

We are pleased to announce that the Inter-University Centre for IPR Studies (IUCIPRS), CUSAT, and Third World Network are jointly organizing a workshop on ‘Patent Opposition in the Pharmaceutical Field’ between April 26-30, 2024. The last date to apply for the workshop is March 24, 2024.

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The IPKat

MAY 17, 2023

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has announced details of its new patent service which will see the process of applying for a patent dramatically transformed over the next 12 months. There will also be a number of important changes to the IPO’s services ahead of the new service for patents being launched in spring 2024.

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The IPKat

MAY 27, 2024

Firstly, a reminder that applications are currently open for a new GuestKat and InternKat. The deadline for applying to be a GuestKat and InternKat is Friday, 14 June 2024 (midnight GMT). Successful candidates will start in July 2024. Details here.

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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. Anything we are missing out on?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a long-anticipated Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. The Guidance begins with the premise that only natural persons can be named as inventors on U.S.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

If you were too busy enjoying the May sunshine last week, here's the summary of what you missed: Patents Image from Pixabay. Comments are due by 29 June 2024. Copyright and Designs Kevin Bercimuelle-Chamot discussed the recent judgment of the Tribunal judiciaire of Lyon. Details here.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 13, 2023

EPO soften priority rules in G1/22 and G2/22 This week, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the European Patent Office softened its rules on priority with the effect that it is now more likely that a priority claim will be valid even if there is a different applicant for the EPO application than for the priority application.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

On 12 February 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced with a press release the publication of its Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions (Guidance). The Guidance has been published and will be effective from 13 February 2024.

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SpicyIP

JULY 12, 2024

On July 8, Ananthakrishnan G in the Indian Express reported that the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has ordered withdrawal of the 159 show cause notices issued to different officers of the Indian Patent Office. With Whom Does the Authority to Initiate Disciplinary Proceedings Vest? So the question pops up, where is this assertion coming from?

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2024

Controller of Patents decision on the role of PSITA in determining non obviousness, we are pleased to bring to you this post by Kevin Preji. Background The appellant (Microsoft) filed a patent application on 27 February 2012 for an invention titled “Message Communication of Sensor and other Data.”

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Patents Happy Valentine's Day from the IPKat! With the WIPO Diplomatic Conference fast approaching in May 2024, this Kat considered how the proposal for a disclosure of origin requirement in patent applications for inventions based on genetic resources compares with the recent law reform efforts in Australia and India.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The pilot program is designed to accelerate improvements in the semiconductor industry by expediting examination of patent applications for certain semiconductor manufacturing innovations. The USPTO announced a new Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program. A link to the program can be found here. Read more

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MAY 7, 2024

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. The Patent Act: Catch 22 Does the Patent Act prevail over the Competition Act?

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The Guidance clarifies that AI-assisted inventions can receive patent protection if a human being plays a significant role in the invention’s conception. The Guidance acknowledges the importance of human inventors in AI-assisted inventions, so that the patent system can continue to incentivize and reward human ingenuity.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 5, 2024

The Guidance clarifies that AI-assisted inventions can receive patent protection if a human being plays a significant role in the invention’s conception. The Guidance acknowledges the importance of human inventors in AI-assisted inventions, so that the patent system can continue to incentivize and reward human ingenuity.

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

By Dennis Crouch Over the past year I’ve been investigating various generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools for assisting patent attorneys in their practice. ” In the context of patent applications, the notice provides specific examples of how the duty of disclosure may be implicated when using AI tools.

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Patently-O

APRIL 3, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a new fee structure for fiscal year 2025 , which includes significant increases in various patent fees. This fee increases to $3,500 if the continuation application is filed more than eight years after the earliest benefit date.

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SpicyIP

MAY 14, 2024

A development that patent lawyers are surely going to find interesting, on March 13, the Delhi High Court, in Bayer Pharm Aktiengesellschaft v. The Controller General of Patents & Designs , clarified that a working example does not define the patent’s scope. What are Working Examples? Paragraph 05.03.09

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Patently-O

APRIL 30, 2024

by Dennis Crouch This article explores the impact of Generative AI on prior art and potential revisions to patent examination standards to address the rising tidal wave of AI-generated, often speculative, disclosures that could undermine the patent system’s integrity. See my 2014 post. 102, and are presumed to be enabling.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the new Patent (Amendment) Rules, and some thoughts on safeguards which can be used by intermediaries to prevent trademark infringement. Some Concerns about the Amendment Process to Key Patent Levers: A “Captured” Patent Office?

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The IPKat

MAY 19, 2024

The USPTO has issued a request for comments regarding the impact of AI on patentability. The USPTO specifically calls for views on how the proliferation of AI could affect evaluations of patentability, including what qualifies as prior art and the capabilities of the person skilled in the art. Comments are due by 29 June 2024.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The USPTO released inventorship guidance on February 12, 2024, for inventions assisted by artificial intelligence (AI). At the outset, the USPTO guidance states that inventions developed with assistance from an AI system are still patentable, as long as a human inventor “significantly contributed” to the invention.

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2024

government by using fraudulently obtained patent rights prop up its drug prices. In a case now pending before the Supreme Court, Silbersher argues that Valeant fraudulently obtained patents for its drug Apriso, allowing it to delay generic competition and charge inflated prices to the government. 3729 (a)(1)(A). United States ex rel.

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Patently-O

APRIL 21, 2024

2024), gives me pause to consider more general eligibility issues of AI Inventions. When does the design or creation of AI system elements qualify as an eligible invention? Nikola Datzov wrote what we have all been thinking: “Innovative applications of AI are everywhere we look [and are] revolutionizing our society.”

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This curated guide is designed to inform and assist Founders by highlighting a variety of government and private sector programs. Atlanta Startup Growth Loan Program (ASGL) Mayor Andre Dickens has announced the Atlanta Startup Growth Loan Program (ASGL), a new initiative designed to bolster the growth of local technology startups in Atlanta.

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IP Intelligence

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released its much anticipated Inventorship Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions (“Guidance”). [1] 1] The Guidance is retroactive, meaning it applies to all patent applications and issued patents filed before, on or after February 13, 2024. In Thaler v. 4] Based on U.S.

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Patently-O

APRIL 16, 2024

2024 WL 1561195 (Fed. 11, 2024) Human clinical trials play an essential role in the discovery, development, and regulatory approval of innovative drugs, and federal law mandates the public disclosure of these trials. By Chris Holman Salix Pharms., Norwich Pharms. A recent Federal Circuit decision, Salix Pharms., Norwich Pharms.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

None of the Supreme Court cases, either pre- or post-1952, rely upon reasonable expectation of success as a In Altoona Publix Theatres , the patentee sought to enforce its patent covering covering the use of a flywheel to sound recording and reproduction equipment in order to make the film movement more uniform. Grand Street , P.P. &

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

This is the second EU SME fund to support SMEs in their COVID -19 economic recovery and green and digital transformation over the next three years (2022-2024). In addition, 75% of the fees charged by IP offices (including national IP offices, EUIPO and the Benelux IP Office) for the registration of trade marks and designs will be reimbursed.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JULY 18, 2024

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Other Posts Webinar on “How Patent Monopolies on Biologics and Vaccines Work” [November 22] Free Webinar on “How Patent Monopolies on Biologics and Vaccines Work”! Controller of Patents. Filo Edtech Inc vs Union Of India & Anr. In doing so, the court resorted to the reasoning of a coordinate bench in Dr. Reddy’s Lab v.

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