LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Upcoming Changes in Korean Patent Law for 2024 by John DeStefano Understanding the 2024 Korean Patent Law Amendments As champions of innovation and protectors of intellectual property, it is vital for us to stay informed about the most recent developments in patent law worldwide.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

Patent law and practice in China commenced a significant adjustment at the outset of 2024. The revised Regulations and Guidelines became effective on January 20, 2024, and they were intended to make significant changes toward enhancing patent quality, increasing examination efficiency, and strengthening patent protection.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

by Dennis Crouch I’m excited that my next patent-law event will be the IP CLE Conference, January 7-10, 2024 at the Viewline in Snowmass, Colorado. This is one of my favorite events of the year because it mixes intellectual property law discussion with three days of skiing.

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

I’m always on the lookout for interesting new scholarship related to intellectual property and innovation policy. The following are a few of the articles that I’ve been delving into this past week: James Hicks, Do Patents Drive Investment in Software? , 1277 (2024). 1131 (2024). 1277 (2024).

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Patently-O

MAY 15, 2024

In the details below, I highlight the due dates for comments, which all fall in May, June and July 2024. Public comments are invited until June 3, 2024. The fee changes appear to be a tool for the USPTO to achieve its goals of streamlining the patent process, beyond what could be accomplished through rule changes alone.

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Patently-O

MAY 31, 2024

. – DC 6/1/24] by Dennis Crouch As I have previously discussed on Patently-O, the USPTO recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that could significantly impact patent practice, particularly in the realm of terminal disclaimers filed to overcome non-statutory double patenting rejections. 102 or 103).

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