The IPKat
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The recent case T 2510/18 considered whether an invention derived from traditional remedies by dishonest means was immoral. The objections related not to the direct exploitation of the invention itself, but to the alleged dishonesty and breach of trust associated with how the invention was derived.
The IPKat
MARCH 21, 2025
The recent Board of Appeal decision in T 1865/22 considered the inventive step of a composition where the only distinguishing feature was a lower concentration of a component compared to the closest prior art. The prior art taught that higher concentrations of this component were advantageous.
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The IPKat
MARCH 26, 2025
The EPO Board of Appeal decision in T 0687/22 confirms beyond doubt the relevance of G 2/21 to software inventions. The decision in T 0687/22 links the case law from G 1/19 and G 2/21 to highlight t he importance of establishing a credible technical effect of software invention. Headnote II).
SpicyIP
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
In his recent work published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice , Dr. Mo Abolkheir argues that the prevailing interpretation of ‘inventive steps’ places emphasis on the inventor’s imaginative capacity rather than the invention itself. It confuses ‘invention’ with ‘person.’ Cipla Ltd. ,
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 29, 2024
While the Court’s analysis touched upon multiple aspects of patentability and revocation, including ‘novelty,’ ‘inventive step,’ ‘non-obviousness’ and ‘person interested,’ the most significant point was related to the burden of proof in matters concerning patent revocation petitions. Thus, all three elements of ‘inventive step’ under s.
Intellectual Property Law Blog
AUGUST 30, 2021
In the following sections, we will discuss an illustrative list of subject areas that may offer patentable AI inventions. (1) The state-of-art AI systems are far from perfection. However, inventors often need to improve various aspects of an existing AI system to make it fit and work for their applications. 1) Training phase.
JD Supra Law
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The hypothetical person with ordinary skill in the art will have a certain amount of requisite experience in the subject matter of the patent at the time of the invention of the patent. By: BakerHostetler
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