Art Public Domain Public Use 
Larson & Larson
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
Often, the reason that the patent office will cite for rejecting an application is the presence of prior art. This makes the term ‘prior art’ an important concept for inventors to understand. What is Prior Art? You may have heard the term ‘prior art’ before in the context of patents.
Patently-O
AUGUST 22, 2022
And, once a patent expires (or is refused or forfeited by public use), the balance allows “free access to copy whatever the federal patent and copyright laws leave in the public domain.” ” Compco Corp. Day–Brite Lighting, Inc. , 234 (1964). Kenyon Bearing & Auto Parts Co., 2d 516 (2nd Cir.
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Kluwer Copyright Blog
MARCH 8, 2023
Among other modifications, special attention should be given to the enactment of the new Art. 51B, which transposes the much-debated Art. 2121/1993 on “Related Rights”, just after Art. 2121/1993 on “Related Rights”, just after Art. On the contrary, but in compliance with Recital 58 in fine , Art. 15 of the CDSMD.
Intepat
JANUARY 17, 2023
It can include the advantages of the invention to indicate the areas of application and the preferable use. Prior art and problem to be solved. If the invention is an improvement over an existing invention, then the applicant should give a statement to that effect of the closest prior art known by the applicant.
IP Intelligence
JULY 19, 2024
The USPTO asserts that “[b]y signing, that person is certifying that they have performed a reasonable inquiry – including not just reviewing the IDS form but reviewing each piece of prior art listed on the form – and determined the paper is compliant with 37 CFR 11.18(b).” Therefore, while AI tools can be used to assist with forms (e.g.,
Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog
JULY 19, 2022
There’s a significant probability that someone already owns the rights to the content even if you cannot locate an explicit declaration stating that it is intended for public use. It would be preferable to obtain written authorization from the copyright owners before using the original content.
43(B)log
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Mark Lemley & Sari Mazzurco, The Exclusive Right to Customize Aftermarket customization, sometimes shoes into art and sculpture, sometimes shoes into more decorated shoes. Is it art, collaboration, or something else? We don’t want it to be based on intent—McDonald’s can intend art. Lemley: Hard to separate artists from art.
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