Patently-O

MARCH 19, 2025

2025), which upheld patent claims even though they covered after-arising technology that was not described or enabled in the specification. As Dennis noted, the Federal Circuit appeared to depart from well-established prior law on the subject. Torrent Pharma) , 125 F.4th 4th 1090 (Fed.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 1, 2025

As we enter 2025, I wanted to pause for a moment to look at some of the Federal Circuit's 2024 development of U.S. patent law. The court issued about 70 precedential patent cases along with a handful related to other IP doctrines (primarily trademark). To continue reading, become a Patently-O member.

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The IPKat

MARCH 31, 2025

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Peter Teunissen (Assistant Professor of IP Law, Radboud University), commenting on the Advocate Generals opinion in the latest reference for a preliminary ruling on Legos design case.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit's recent decision in In re McLeay offers a glimpse into the evolving relationship between utility and enablement in patent law. In affirming the USPTO's rejection of claims for treating COVID-19 with aerosolized ribavirin, the court's February 18, 2025 ruling (No.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

The Court clarified that it made no findings on the merits of the patent application beyond the issue of Section 3(m). The judgment is also a reminder that patent refusals must be grounded in sound reasoning and should strictly adhere to procedural fairness, including giving applicants an opportunity to address all grounds of rejection.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

About The Course This comprehensive course on patents is designed to provide a thorough understanding of patent law, procedures, and practical applications in the intellectual property landscape. Majumdar & Co.who are experts in the field of Patents.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 23, 2025

In a patent case concerning cryptocurrency data mining, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district courts grant of summary judgment and its ruling that a state law conversion claim was preempted by patent law of inventorship. 13, 2025) (Stoll, Chen, Bryson, JJ.). BearBox LLC v.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

The next date of hearing is today, i.e. January 20, 2025. The threat of bilateral consequences or similar allied issues will never be absent, how then the Right to Health will be guaranteed by the State, if not through its own enacted laws? Can it now be exercised for rare disease medicines?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This post will analyze the Court’s revised 2025 opinion, highlighting: The flawed originality analysis; Misapplication of the infringement standard; Inadequate consideration of merger and fair use defenses; Contrast with the more nuanced Indian law approach; Negative implications for AI innovation. This analysis: 1.

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IP Close Up

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

On the current episode of Understanding IP Matters, the popular podcast series, Andrei Iancu, Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U. Continue reading

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Other Posts Book Launch: Ramanujan’s Patent Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Patent Law (December 4, 2024) Ramanujan’s Patent Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Patent Law by Adarsh Ramanujan, FCIArb is being released on December 4, 2024 at the Delhi High Court. In this post by Kartikeya S.,

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Patently-O

JULY 9, 2024

In their reform section, the authors consider a pendulum swing that would more widely permit double patenting by harmonizing U.S. law with other jurisdictions like the European Patent Office, Japan, and China, where anyone may “double patent” obvious variations without a terminal disclaimer.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 18, 2021

China’s expansion in the field of patentability in areas of software and business method patents will prove to be a major role in China becoming the global leader. China has also passed the Fourth Amendment to Chinese Patent Law which will introduce punitive damages and also establish the Patent Linkage system.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Accredited European Patent Litigation Certificate Course Trier & Online tutorial - Course start: 25 September 2024; Course end: 16 May 2025 ERA will offer a high-standard course giving patent attorneys the best tools to understand the legal framework and procedural rules necessary to litigate before the UPC.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Notably, compared to those of ‘The Outline’ (2008) (see page 3 of the WIPO lexdoc ), the five-year goals set by ‘The Outline’ (2021–2035) are much more concrete and specific, as shown in the list below: The criterion of ‘The number of high-value invention patents* per 10,000 population’ had its debut this year at the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025.

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

John Howells, Ron D Katznelson, Freedom to Operate analysis as competitive necessity—the Selden automobile patent case revisited , Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (2024). Judges , American University Law Review (2025) (forthcoming). James Hicks, Do Patents Drive Investment in Software? ,

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Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

While most patent offices, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), have ruled that AI cannot be listed as an inventor, the debate continues. As AI technologies evolve, regulators and lawmakers may need to revisit patent laws to accommodate the unique challenges posed by AI innovation.

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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.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2025

Three significant bills that would alter patent law were considered by U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The recent English Court of Appeal decision in Merck Serono SA v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks [2025] EWCA Civ 45 (28 January 2025) was a significant moment for the UK's post-Brexit approach to Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs). However, as the Court suggests, there is more at stake.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Events Patent Law – Fit for an (Emotional) AI age?: CIIs, Training ANNs and Other Stories (4 December 2024) On 4 December 2024, the UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law Annual Innovation will host a panel discussion to evaluate the adequacies of patent law in the AI-age.

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Patently-O

MARCH 6, 2025

4, 2025) (precedential); Gesture Technology Partners, LLC v. Unified Patents, LLC , No. 4, 2025) (non-precedential). In the pair of opinions, both authored by Judge Prost, the court focused both on procedural IPR issues as well as substantive patent law issues. Gesture Technology Partners, LLC , No. 23-1475 (Fed.

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Patently-O

APRIL 3, 2025

Calling IP Attorneys — Come Judge our 14th Annual Patent Moot Court Competition taking place via Zoom on April 14th and 16th, 2025. No Presidential Appointment is necessary, but you do need a JD, IP law experience, and most importantly passion for supporting the next generation of attorneys.

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Patently-O

MARCH 10, 2025

Both of these holdings will be housed within patent law's extensive closet full of "tricks-and-traps" for the unwary.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The UCL Institute of Brand & Innovation Law Annual Innovation will host the “ Patent Law – Fit for an (Emotional) AI age?: Moreover, the IPR University Center will host the online “ Obvious No More: A Guide to Overcoming Obviousness Rejections ” event in March 2025.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Letter from different countries , 8 Nov 2024 UCL IBIL seminar: Patent Law – Fit for an (emotional) AI age?: In-person course at UCL’s Faculty of Laws (Bloomsbury, London), Monday 16 June - Thursday 19 June 2025.

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Patently-O

MARCH 7, 2025

by Dennis Crouch The fine line between construing claims in light of the specification and improperly importing limitations from the specification represents one of patent law's most persistent interpretive challenges. 7, 2025), the Federal Circuit has vacated and remanded a S.D. The Federal Circuit in Phillips v. 3d 1303 (Fed.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 13, 2025

On January 13, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a notable opinion on federal preemption of state law conversion (theft) claims and correction of inventorship. In BearBox LLC v. Lancium LLC , No. 2023-1922 (Fed.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2025

Wrongful obtainment is an unexplored area of Patent law when compared to other, fancier and more contested topics, such as Inventive step or Subject matter exclusion. The Patent Office, in both cases, eventually rejected the patent application post-examination on other grounds.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Image created through Dall E Delhi High Court Stirs the Pot for Biotech Patent Applicants in India By Prashant Reddy T Recently on 21 February 2025 the Delhi High Court delivered a judgment upholding the Patent Offices rejection of a patent application filed by the University of California seeking a patent for a vaccine for livestock.

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The IPKat

MARCH 28, 2025

The referral relates to a highly fundamental question of patent law, namely how the claims of a patent should be interpreted. Preliminary Opinion The EBA published its Preliminary Opinion on 6 February 2025, (see IPKat ). Amicus Brief of 20 February 2025 from Mewburn Ellis (Mewburn).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Wishing everyone a prosperous and a healthy new year ahead and hoping that 2025 brings in spicier IP developments to the Indian IP regime, making it a more fair, balanced and effective one! The decision clarifies the purpose of the two processes and is a must read for all patent law enthusiasts. Happy 2025!

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Patently-O

MARCH 17, 2025

patent law year-in-review for the past year or so. The ultimate direction and outcome will become more clear as we move through 2025, but there have already been dramatic shifts, especially focused on workforce RTO and RIF and elimination of non-core USPTO activities. by Dennis Crouch I'm delivering a U.S.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2025

During IPWatchdog LIVE 2025, an expert panel titled "Inside the Beltway: The Future of IP and Innovation Policy," featuring retired Chief Judge of the U.S. With Donald J. Trump back in the White House, intellectual property (IP) and innovation policy are poised for significant shifts. House Judiciary Chief Counsel for IP J.

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