The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2024

Here are the nominees and winners: Best Patent Law Book The nominations, in no particular order, were: • Der patentrechtliche Schutz von Daten und seine Grenzen; Landscheidt, by Fabian Landscheidt. Patent Portfolio Management, A Practical Guide, by Ho Frattasi. The Proportionality Test in European Patent Law, by Léon Dijkman. •

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The IPKat

JULY 3, 2024

XXXVI Nordic NIR Meeting 2024 (1 - 3 September) The Finnish Association for Industrial Property Rights will host the 36th Nordic NIR Meeting in Helsinki from 1 to 3 September 2024. For further information and to register, click here.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

Six Founders Legal® Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America by Founders Legal Distinguished Achievements in Intellectual Property, Patent Law, Technology, Corporate Governance and Compliance, and Mergers & Acquisitions Law.

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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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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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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. Since the last edition in 2020, there have been significant developments in UK intellectual property law, although the effects of Brexit have been somewhat limited in the realm of patent law.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Over the next few months, the following will take place and IPKat readers will have an opportunity to enroll with a 25% discount in the registration fees: Summer Course on European Intellectual Property Law Trier, 1-5 July 2024 This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 29, 2024

The Exclusion of ICMR from the Patent Application Last weekend, a series of unusual developments regarding the Covaxin patent (Patent Application Number: 202041007559) generated significant buzz. The intellectual property would be jointly owned by ICMR and BBIL, with ICMR receiving a 5% royalty on net sales, paid semi-annually.

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The IPKat

MARCH 16, 2024

Events 18-19 April 2024: AIPPI Trilateral Seminar The Polish, German and French Groups of AIPPI organise the traditional joint seminar on IP related issues. It will be hosted on 18 and 19 April 2024 in Warsaw. The conference takes place at the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm on 12 and 13 September 2024.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Herchel Smith Intellectual Property Lecture 2023 The Lecture will take place on Monday 23 October at Ashworth Centre, The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. The conference will feature a discussion on Intellectual Property Rights and Dirigiste Innovation Policies. Book launch: European Patent Law.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

We reported in 2020 on PRC’s fourth amendment to the Patent Law (link to our blog post here ). The amended Regulations came into effect on 20 January 2024. An important change brought about by the Regulations that may affect every PRC patent practitioner is the abandonment of the 15-day postal rule.

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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

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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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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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

2024 WL 629985, No. 30, 2024) (R&R) Recommendation: Dastar should block Qingdao’s Lanham Act false advertising counterclaims based on Lashify’s claim to be the originator of lash technology, but false patent marking counterclaims should survive. 11, 2023 (claiming that various products were “patented”). patent law.

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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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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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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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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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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The event will focus on topics like digital platforms, investment in electronic communications infrastructures, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and Artificial Intelligence. The Program is aimed not only at patent attorneys, but also at attorneys-at-law and jurists with experience in patent law.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I always enjoy the opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new people who are ready to dig into the details of intellectual property law. This year we’re limiting the focus to patent law & trademark law. Let me know if you want to meet up.

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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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The IPKat

JANUARY 12, 2024

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! Professor Ryan Abbott represented Dr Thaler, and has advocated widely for patents on AI-generated inventions.

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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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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

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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Patently-O

MAY 24, 2023

According to the USPTO , women represent over 50% of the workforce and 27% of STEM workers, but comprise only 13% of inventors on patents. video presentation , slides) Students in a Patent Law course I taught at Harvard Law School were assigned to watch a 1.5-hour

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Intepat

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Notably, this featured recurrent discussions revolving around Intellectual Property (“IP”), underscoring the importance of the area in rising economies. During 2023, India assumed the G20- Presidency and in 2024, Brazil will assume the Presidency.

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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

MAY 15, 2024

This wave of RFCs includes significant proposals aimed at adjusting patent fees for fiscal year 2025, refining terminal disclaimer practices, and addressing the impact of artificial intelligence on prior art and patentability. In the details below, I highlight the due dates for comments, which all fall in May, June and July 2024.

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Patently-O

APRIL 12, 2024

For almost twenty years, member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have been negotiating a Design Law Treaty (DLT) that would streamline and align procedural requirements for obtaining registered design rights across jurisdictions. In the US, these are design patent rights.

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Intellectual property is a key focus. Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued guidance on the patentability of inventions developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence, saying that a human must have made a “significant contribution” to the invention.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Intellectual property is a key focus. Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Intellectual property is a key focus. Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S.

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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). 102 or 103).

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