The IPKat

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We are now awash with companies claiming to provide LLM software capable of drafting, prosecuting and challenging patents. This post will instead focus on the potential short to medium term impact of LLMs on the patent profession. Patent drafts and office actions follow a distinct format and style.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The Federal Circuit recently issued an important decision regarding the analogous art doctrine in Netflix v. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s sided with the patentee, holding that a key prior art reference was not analogous art. 22-1138, — F.4th 4th — (Fed.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Kat-assisted AI drug discovery Patents versus marketing in AI drug discovery A crucial consideration in AI-assisted drug discovery is the relationship between patent protection and disclosure. Nonetheless, the inventive story behind a novel compound may still play a crucial role during patent prosecution and/or subsequent litigation.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Patents are important and powerful tools that provide safeguards to biotechnicians and help them. What is patent? A patent is a legal document that provides exclusive rights to inventors over others in making, using, and selling their inventions for usually 20 years from the date of filling the patent application.

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2023

Image from here Issues related to patent quality are pressing and worrying, even a standard measure of monitoring patent quality has been difficult. Of late, even in the EU, there has been an increased focus on the quality of patents in response to the rise of business models centered around patent litigation.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2024

The CIPA journal article proposes to use an AI derived measurement of semantic similarity between the claims and the prior art as a new test for inventive step. EPO AI assisted search: Language models and vector search Last year the EPO announced the introduction of a new tool to assist Examiners in patent search.

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

by Dennis Crouch The chart above presents the powerful trend in the use of Jepson claim language in US patents over the years. It shows a clear decline in the percentage of patents that include Jepson claim language from 1980 to the present. In the early 1980s, around 8% of patents included at least one claim in Jepson format.

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Intepat

JANUARY 21, 2023

An invention becomes patentable when it is novel, has an inventive step or is non-obvious. In order to determine whether a particular invention satisfies these preconditions set forth under the Patents Act 1970, it is imperative that an applicant carries out a thorough patent search.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 30, 2021

In May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” The Tesla laser patent application also considers using the technology to clean debris from photovoltaic solar panels. Steps to Obtain a Patent.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 30, 2021

What kinds of comments are useful in revising a draft patent application? So your patent attorney has send you a first draft of your utility patent application for your review. You’re not sure what to do, so you read my helpful tips on how to review a draft patent application.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Patentability Search. Draft and file the application.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 27, 2021

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Keep Trade Secrets Secret.

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Patently-O

APRIL 21, 2024

Datzov, The Role of Patent (In)Eligibility in Promoting Artificial Intelligence Innovation , 92 UMKC L. AI Visualize had asserted four related patents that facilitated use of a low-bandwidth web portal for visualizing 3D/4D medical scans. Patent Nos. .” Nikola L. 1, 4 (2023). AI Visualize, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. See Alice Corp.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%. See Alice Corp.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 27, 2023

DNA Maine Coon The Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi) raised the added matter issue with the EPO last year ( IPKat ). There is an international requirement for biological sequences disclosed in a patent application to be provided in a sequence listing document. However, converting from ST.25

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IIPRD

MAY 10, 2020

SIPP is envisaged to facilitate the protection of Patents , Trademarks , and Designs of innovative and interesting start-ups. Patent Facilitation Programme (TIFAC). The patent and IP applications are drafted and filed through IP firms on the panel of TIFAC and the cost for these filings is borne by Department.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Venturing into the patent archives reveals a plethora of Halloween-inspired inventions, highlighting the seamless blend of creativity and business during this eerie season. Today we descend into the cryptic catacombs of patent drafting to exhume a narrative of innovation entangled in a web of woes. Patent Application No.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

Marshall Gerstein’s practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation, as well as IP licensing, counseling, and transactions. Patents: Inventorship Can an AI, such as ChatGPT, invent? No, according to various patent offices and patent laws around the world. ” 35 U.S.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

PatKat has decided to take a look to see if any of currently available tools can assist with patent drafting for life sciences. LLMs for patent drafting We are now awash with companies claiming to provide LLM software capable of drafting patent applications. So how did the Qatent tool perform?

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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. See our prior post discussing some of the patentability issues for AI.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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. See our prior post discussing some of the patentability issues for AI.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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. See our prior post discussing some of the patentability issues for AI.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2024

An important question for such companies is when, and even if, to file patents for this IP. Patent protection for a new molecule entering clinical trials is how innovator pharmaceutical companies seek to ensure a return of investment for the millions of dollars required to take the drug through to market. Alfie (a.k.a.

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