IP Close Up

JANUARY 3, 2024

IP CloseUp, weekly perspective on intellectual property trends and business, broke through 392,000 views and 272,000 visits in 2023, on its way to 400,000 plus Continue reading

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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). 2022), and this release provides guidance regarding the open question of human inventorship for inventions developed by a person working with the assistance of an AI system. Vidal , 43 F.4th 4th 1207 (Fed.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 1, 2024

Genes cannot be directly protected as intellectual property, but innovations made with them can be protected usually with the help of a patent. This information may help create a protected invention as it is occasionally utilized in scientific study. After long lasting negotiations WIPO adopted the treaty on May 24, 2024.

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The IPKat

JULY 3, 2024

Have you packed your SPF 70-guaranteed IP books? With summer in full swing in the Northern hemisphere, it might perhaps feel natural to long for things other than IP, but there is plenty of IP-related activity happening before and right after the hot months. For further information and to register, click here.

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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: at Franklin Pierce School of Law with a focus on Intellectual Property.

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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%. 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.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On February 20, 2024, a Brazilian congress member, Antônio Luiz Rodrigues Mano Júnior (known as Júnior Mano), introduced a bill to amend the national IP Statute (Law #9,279/96) and regulate the ownership of inventions generated by artificial intelligence systems.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The Guidance, for USPTO examiners and applicants, addresses inventorship and the use of AI, including generative AI, in the inventive process. The Guidance provides illustrative examples in which AI systems play different roles in the inventive process, to show how the USPTO will analyze inventorship issues.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

Always on the move to attend the latest events What's new in terms of events and opportunities in the IP field? Find out by reviewing the latest edition of our miscellany post. And, for events, do not forget to regularly check our Events page. Happy week to all our readers! For more information and to sign up, click here.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JUNE 21, 2024

Commerce's USPTO Announces National Strategy to Empower Innovators and Entrepreneurs from All Communities June 21, 2024 KCPullen@doc.gov Fri, 06/21/2024 - 12:19 Intellectual property New plan to increase diversity and participation in STEM, inventorship, and innovation The Commerce Department’s U.S. patents are women.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

One of the topics which raises many legal issues, particularly with generative AI (“genAI”), is intellectual property. However, it does recognize that IP issues exist and mandates actions by various agencies to address these issues. It addresses many of the risks and problems that can arise with AI.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

However, it is unknown to many that a significant amount of money and laws are in place to protect various Intellectual Property assets related to the Olympic games. Trademarks, industrial designs, and domain names are examples of IPs interrelated to multiple aspects of the Olympic games. Image Source: Flickr].

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 5, 2024

The Guidance, for USPTO examiners and applicants, addresses inventorship and the use of AI, including generative AI, in the inventive process. The Guidance provides illustrative examples in which AI systems play different roles in the inventive process, to show how the USPTO will analyze inventorship issues. an AI] prompt.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2024

EasterKat With spring now clearly with us in the Northern Hemisphere and Easter just around the corner for those who celebrate, here’s the usual miscellany of IP news, opportunities, events, and so on. and will be delivered by Professor Caroline Ncube (University of Cape Town) on 7 May 2024. Courses 9 May – 7 June 2024: Fashion Law.

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IP.com

JUNE 2, 2024

Press Release: 6/2/2024 Engineering leadership must embrace AI in the innovation process. Compass AI stands out with its structured ideation workflows powered by IPS (Inventive Problem Solving) Meta technology. ®, a pioneering force in transforming intellectual property management. Welcome to IP.com®,

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IP Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

2022-1861, 2024 WL 89642 (Fed. Zillow , 2024 WL 89642, at *3; see also Alice , 573 U.S. Zillow , 2024 WL 89642, at *3. At step two, the Court found that IBM’s allegations of inventiveness “do[] not. This decision is but one more example that courts “need not accept a patent owner’s conclusory allegations of inventiveness.”

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IP Watchdog

JULY 21, 2024

With exquisitely bad timing, the National Institutes of Heath (NIH) floated a new policy governing licensing inventions made by its scientists subtitled “Promoting Equity in Access Planning.”. The document asks for public comments by July 22, 2024.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Senate’s NO FAKES Act; the RESTORE Patent Rights Act is introduced into both houses of Congress to restore injunctive relief following a final judgment of patent infringement; the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a district court erred in failing to consider the copyrightability of the arrangement of software used to generate insurance quotes; China announces (..)

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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. 4] Based on U.S. 5] Stated otherwise, a natural person (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) may change how we invent: many envision a collaborative approach between human inventors and AI systems that develop novel solutions to problems together. Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. 101 and 115.

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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. Diplomatic conferences are negotiating rounds where multilateral treaties are adopted or revised.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

If you've been too wrapped up with preparations for the holiday season , here's a summary of the IP news that you might have missed last week: Patents This Kat is still contemplating which IP books to put on her Christmas wish-list. Léon has recently published a book on the subject, which is being launched on 12 January 2024.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2023

If your agenda still holds some free slots for events, opportunities and conferences, the IPKat is here to help you select the best IP-related ones. Conferences, events & call for papers Design reform The 2023 UNION IP Autumn Round Table will be held on November 10 2023 in Amsterdam.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 11, 2024

This change represents a considerable shift in the intellectual property law landscape within the country, aiming to promote an environment of genuine innovation and integrity. Genuine Inventive Activities: Requires applications to be based on real and original inventive activities.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

patent application has a duty to disclose to the USPTO all information which is materially relevant in assessing the patentability of the invention. With the advent of such AI-assisted inventions, the USPTO is rethinking its requirements regarding the duty of disclosure. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. 101 and 115.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

Here’s what Hans writes: Horological IP and the customization of watches by Hans Eriksson The world of high-end watchmaking is a good case study for the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights. A recent trend in this field is the customization or personalization of luxury timepieces, or “modding”.

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The IPKat

JUNE 6, 2024

With Thursday coming to an end, readers are informed about relevant developments in the IP world. Events Peter Meier-Beck on 10xGenomics v Nanostring: How are novelty and inventive step to be assessed and should the patent claim be construed first? Participants will also be able to join online. Details and contact details here.

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Patently-O

MAY 19, 2024

As an idea based creation, intellectual property’s nonrivalrous nature has always placed it on airy ground as a statutory creation rather than a natural law. But Stern’s new article bucks the conventional wisdom and instead argues that the nonrivalry of IP is a myth. 1163 (2024).

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IP Close Up

APRIL 30, 2024

Alan Nelson, a pioneering biomedical engineer and entrepreneur, shared his three-decades of experience with AI machine learning at the recent IP Awareness Summit. The science, Continue reading

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2024

quote from here In a significant order on February 23, 2024, the Delhi High Court, in F- Hoffmann -La Roche Ag & Anr V. The Pertuzumab case is perhaps one significant instance wherein this is poised to deal in such a significant manner in India’s intellectual property adjudication forum. He is not fair game.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2024

On July 26, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regulation promulgated under the America Invents Act (AIA). Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential opinion in Softview LLC v. 2023-1005, -1007. In that decision, the court construed an estoppel provision in a U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you've been too busy organising a grand romantic gesture for your loved one , not to worry, the IPKat has lovingly prepared this summary of the IP news from last week. Patents Happy Valentine's Day from the IPKat! Photo by Jasmine Pang, via Pexels. Readers are welcome to join in person ( details here ) or online ( registration here ).

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 1, 2024

Highlights of the Week A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023 Continuing with our annual tradition, we curated a list of the top IP developments in India. Controller of Patents declared that the subject invention had technical effects. Other IP Developments Dept.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you, like the AmeriKat, are freezing your paws off, here is a warming drink of the latest IP news and events. AIPPI Rapid Reaction on Thaler in the Supreme Court next Thursday Next Thursday, 18 January, AIPPI UK is hosting their first event of 2024 and it's a good one - and online! before the date of the event).

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IP Watchdog

JULY 18, 2024

On May 22, 2024, the National Institutes of Health Office of Science Policy issued a Request for Information on its Draft NIH Intramural Research Program Policy: Promoting Equity Through Access Planning (“NIH RFI”).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

The amended Regulations came into effect on 20 January 2024. The Regulations further allow a design application to claim priority from a previously filed PRC invention patent or utility model application, thus protecting the aesthetic aspects of a product disclosed in the figures of the invention patent or utility model specification.

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