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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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

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The IPKat

MAY 27, 2024

If you were too busy last week to keep up with the IP news, here's the summary of what you missed. 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). Looking at new opportunities. Details here.

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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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IP Watchdog

JUNE 7, 2024

After 25 years of negotiations, representatives from various countries gathered at a diplomatic conference in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 13 to 24, 2024, resulting in the approval of this historic treaty.

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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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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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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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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. Customers will be able to save searches, monitor the patents they care about, and build their own patent journal.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is amending the rules of practice in patent cases by creating a separate space for individuals with educational backgrounds in design-related disciplines to qualify to practice before the USPTO in the limited capacity of design patent application proceedings.

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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! Rose Hughes commented on the European Parliament's vote to ban patents for gene-edited plants.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This moment marked the beginning of a promising new chapter in Georgia's journey towards aligning with the European patent system. As of now, there are two traditional routes to obtain patent protection for an invention in Georgia. The second one, as you might expect, is through the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) system.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 14, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on May 10, 2024 (89 Fed. 40439), that would dramatically alter patent applicant and patentee statutory rights in their patent filings by proposing a draconian change to the requirements for submission of a terminal disclaimer (TD).

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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). Harness IP is celebrating more than 100 years as an intellectual property law firm. 6 for filing the most patent applications on behalf of those companies. Vidal , 43 F.4th 4th 1207 (Fed.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Key aspects of the STPP include: Expedited Examination : The program offers a faster review process for patent applications related to semiconductor manufacturing, thereby reducing the time it takes to obtain patent protection for new innovations. Intellectual property LAW GROUP Yuri L. Eliezer, Managing Partner A.

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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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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments. 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.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

MISCELLANEOUS European Commission | European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) " EU SME Fund " On 10 January, the Commission and the EUIPO launched the new EU SME Fund, which provides vouchers to help EU-based SMEs protect their intellectual property rights.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This announcement signals the beginning of phase three of the pilot program, which will last until 2024. The program initially began in 2015 to accelerate examination by combining the search expertise of examiners at the USPTO and the JPO, providing more comprehensive prior art searches to Patent Applicants.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., Pre-Grant Opposition The first proposal relates to amending the pre-grant opposition mechanism, which allows patent applications to be opposed before the Patent Office officially “grants” the patent.

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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. A link to the program can be found here. Read more

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Inventors and patent practitioners filing patent applications before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may have an obligation to disclose if artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the innovation process. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. Everyone involved in the filing and prosecution of a U.S. 101 and 115.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The guidance, which went into effect February 13, 2024, makes clear that AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable. The guidance provides instructions to examiners and stakeholders on how to determine whether the human contribution to an innovation is significant enough to qualify for a patent when AI also contributed.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

2024), a case that may reshape the dynamics between trade secrets and patent rights. The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

2024), a case that may reshape the dynamics between trade secrets and patent rights. The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product.

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Patently-O

MAY 30, 2024

. § 154(b), and the judicially-created doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting (ODP). Cellect is now seeking certiorari, and the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) has stepped in with an amicus brief supporting the petition, arguing that the case presents “questions of exceptional importance.”

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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. In this context, the Patent Act provides no such indication, reinforcing the conclusion that an “individual” within the Patent Act refers exclusively to a natural person.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 26, 2024

On January 23, 2024, the U.S. Patent App. No 16/803,690 (“’690 patent application”) back to the USPTO. ” The claims at issue in the ’690 patent application cover use of anti-C5 antibodies with an Fc domain.

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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. In this context, the Patent Act provides no such indication, reinforcing the conclusion that an “individual” within the Patent Act refers exclusively to a natural person.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

SBA Certification Requirement: Starting January 1, 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will require SDVOSBs to obtain certification from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to be eligible for set-aside contracts. First-Time Filer Expedited Examination for Patents The U.S. Non-Provisional Utility Patent Space.

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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. 101 and 115. Conclusion AI-assisted inventions come with their own set of legal risks.

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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. 13, 2024) [hereinafter Guidance]. [2]

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

He is interested in IP law, and commercial and criminal litigation. From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. The last date for submission of entries is February 29, 2024.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of posts on the Law Commission’s Report on Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage, DHC’s decisions on working examples, writ jurisdiction of the pre-grant oppositions, and the Viagra-Vigoura trademark dispute. This and much more in last week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments. Last week we published 3 posts on the E&Y’s report on music publishing in India, MHC’s judgement clarifying the jurisdiction of a High Court to hear writ petitions against orders of the Patent Office and the CGPDTM’s open house help desk portal. Anything we are missing out on?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

After an eventful week, here is our recap of its top IP developments. His passion lies in understanding the intersection of economics and public health with intellectual property rights. Image from here A SARAL Analysis of the Proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 Just Keep it Simple!

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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’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. A special thanks to Mr. G. Nataraj, Ms.

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