SpicyIP

JULY 18, 2024

The Madras High Court, vide judgement dated 3 July 2024 in University of Ulm v. Controller of Patents and Designs , came down heavily on the IPO for its shoddy order rejecting the patent application filed by the appellant. The judgment raises serious concerns regarding the quality of functioning of the patent office.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In intellectual property news, the US Patent and Trademark Office recently published a patent application filed by Hyundai Motor Company directed to solid-state battery technology. With the publication of its recently filed patent application on solid-state batteries, it is.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023 , initially circulated on August 23, 2023, for discussions and consultations with stakeholders, is now being notified and are officially in effect from March 15, 2024.

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Sander Law

JULY 30, 2023

2024 CIPO fee increases The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is applying a one-time fee increase of 25% to most of its fees for trademarks, patents, copyright and industrial design registrations. Each additional class in application - $105.26 --> $139.00 Avoid the 2024 CIPO fee increases.

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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: important;}} John DeStefano , is a patent and technology technical advisor at Founders Legal.

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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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Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

As of April 1st, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) will increase its general fees by approximately 5%, or up to 30% for certain annuities, as European patent application renewal fees from the third and up to the tenth subsequent year.

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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. Improper Transfer: Transferring or acquiring patent application rights for improper purposes.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As of January 20, 2024, applicants are no longer able to enjoy a 15-day grace period for most response deadlines pertaining to patent applications being pursued in the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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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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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JUNE 7, 2024

In a recent ruling dated April 4, 2024, the Madras High Court addressed a significant issue regarding the procedural timelines in patent filings. He filed a patent application on August 5, 2021. Consequently, the patent application was deemed abandoned under Section 21(1) of the Patents Act, 1970.

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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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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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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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The IPKat

JULY 16, 2024

This is a review of the twentieth edition of Terrell on the Law of Patents , which was released at the end of June 2024. These days, the volume is edited by skilled team of members of the British intellectual property bar, with Douglas Campbell KC taking over as general editor, and Tim Austen as deputy editor, of the latest edition.

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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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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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. the Office is aware of and evaluates the teachings of all information material to patentability.”

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Olartemoure Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

On June 11, 2024, the Uruguayan Parliament unanimously approved the country’s accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) , representing a historic milestone for the country in the field of patents. La entrada Uruguay has approved and adheres to PCT se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.

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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. After long lasting negotiations WIPO adopted the treaty on May 24, 2024.

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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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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

In light of the recent Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, we are pleased to bring this post by Prashant Reddy T., Image from here A ‘Captured’ Patent Office? Two of the provisions slated to be amended have a direct impact on the quality of patents granted by the Patent Office. Prashant Reddy T.

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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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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JULY 3, 2024

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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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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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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Mindia Davitadze (Stockholm University) on the recent accession of Georgia to the European Patent Office (EPO) Validation System. As of now, there are two traditional routes to obtain patent protection for an invention in Georgia.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

USPTO Extends Combined Search Pilot Program with Japanese Patent Office. The United States Patent Office has announced an expansion of the Collaborative Search Pilot Program beginning November 1, 2022. This announcement signals the beginning of phase three of the pilot program, which will last until 2024. important;}}.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MAY 7, 2024

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Eliezer Accelerating Innovation: Navigating the USPTO’s New Path for Semiconductor Patents The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced an important initiative that could significantly impact the semiconductor industry. USPTO’s Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program by Yuri L.

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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

2023) has set the stage for a potentially significant Supreme Court case on the interplay between the Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) statute, 35 U.S.C. § 154(b), and the judicially-created doctrine of obviousness-type double patenting (ODP). May 28, 2024). 23-1231 (U.S.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

” Although the Director has authority to convene the ARP and set its membership, the default is for the panel to consist of the USPTO Director, Commissioner for Patents, and PTAB Chief Judge. It will be interesting to see whether the ARP continues focusing on biotech patents over the next couple of years. Appellee Katherine K.

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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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