LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

Business owners often ask whether they should protect their intellectual property with a trade secret or a patent. A trade secret protects a business’s confidential and proprietary information. The patent application has to describe the invention in detail and how to make and use the invention.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In 2017, ABL engaged a private equity fund manager—and its operating partner Anthony Zolezzi—to explore business opportunities. ABL alleged that Zolezzi misappropriated more than 90 confidential and proprietary files. The relationship ended unsuccessfully in 2018. The case is Applied Biological Laboratories, Inc.

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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., Prashant raises questions as to the influence of business lobbying groups, and concerns regarding the then proposed changes to the Rules. which was written in the context of the October ’23 draft amendments.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

With time intellectual property management has become a major aspect of business and growth. Companies frequently seek to grow their businesses or enter new markets by acquiring other companies, particularly those with intellectual property (IP) and/or technology. of such businesses.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This landmark legislation, modeled on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, elevated and expanded trade secret law’s role in the federal intellectual property system. It also parallels and differs from other types of intellectual property—patent, copyright, and trademark—litigation.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A main focus in most M&A transactions involves conducting intellectual property (IP) due diligence, including patent due diligence in order to properly assess risk involved in the potential transaction. What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Patent Search Tools. Google Patents. USPTO Patent Full Text and Image Database. Intellectual Property News and Resource Blogs. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. PATENT SEARCH TOOLS.

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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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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents? Visit our Patents Page here. We also recommend that you check out our Intellectual Property Resources page for guides, videos, and insight on patents and inventorship.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Knowing this, a friend recently directed me to a podcast from a well-known marketing guru who was giving advice about intellectual property, and patents in particular, during one of his episodes. As an early stage company, having a patent can help you entice investors. Yes, a patent gives you a right to sue.

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Therefore, a medical device that is not simply an arrangement or rearrangement of known devices, each of which functions independently of one another in a known manner, is patentable in India subject to its novelty and inventiveness. Section 3(i) is unique to this jurisdiction and precludes the patenting of methods of treatment in general.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 27, 2022

A website is an essential asset to any form of business today as it forms a part of the business identity. Is the protection of patent available for website? United States- The US Patent law requires the fulfilment of 3 criteria for the acceptance of a patent application- Utility, novelty and non-obviousness.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

This is why it is important to be able to justify the registration of the patent in another territory, if it is not initially registered in Spain. The reason is obvious: to optimize the resources used for intellectual property protection, by firstly requesting protection in the counties in which they pursue their main activities.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We discussed the recent updates in Delhi, Madras and Calcutta High Courts, regarding adjudication of intellectual property right matters. Highlighting the change in roster of the Intellectual Property Division (IPD), we also discussed the progress, with regard to similar arrangements, in Calcutta and Madras High Courts.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

Those allegations along with allegations that defendant copied the plaintiff’s business operations down to using the same tool set to create its packaging was sufficient to allege misappropriation under the DTSA. Disclosure of Trade Secrets in Patent Applications. at *8; see also Payward, Inc. Runyon , Case No. 4th 531 (7th Cir.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Moreover, any prior patent of the party seeking to protect its trade secrets should be scrutinized for similarity with the technology or information allegedly comprising a trade secret. Foro”) is in the business of commercializing the application of high-powered lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal and mining industries.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 19, 2022

Moreover, any prior patent of the party seeking to protect its trade secrets should be scrutinized for similarity with the technology or information allegedly comprising a trade secret. Foro”) is in the business of commercializing the application of high-powered lasers for the oil, natural gas, geothermal and mining industries.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The first application for a blockchain patent was submitted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with China’s State Intellectual Property Office in November 2017.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets. .

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

As 2023 commences, it’s time for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. This applies to companies that have never taken serious steps to protect intellectual property and companies that understand the value of intellectual property and take active steps to secure and protect those assets.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2021

And of course to obtain a patent, one must disclose the claimed invention to the public, in sufficient detail to enable one skilled in the relevant technology to make and use the invention. Aegis Spine argued that a company cannot have trade secret protection in a device that it publicly discloses through patents, displays, and sales.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

However, too often, companies focus primarily on patent protection to the exclusion of other intellectual property rights. ID protection can be used alone or in conjunction with other forms of intellectual property as a less expensive means to stop infringing activity. Notably, an applicant (i.e.,

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. Call for Submissions: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol. M/S Loreal S.A

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SpicyIP

APRIL 17, 2023

Highlights Of The Week IPO Rejects Janssen’s Secondary Patent Application for the Fumarate Salt form of Bedaquiline Image from here. Bombay High Court clarifies that plaintiff must disclose confidential information to the court in cases where a breach of confidentiality is asserted. Rochem Separation Systems (India) Pvt.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The judgement was passed in a writ petition filed by Natco Pharma against the Controller’s order granting Novartis a patent for a form of the Valsartan-Sacubitril complex, after conducting a unilateral hearing excluding Natco therefrom. The case was discussed on the blog here.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information Image from here. Ex-employees using confidential information acquired from the former employer! Nirtech on protecting confidential information. Godrej Consumer acquires FMCG business including Park Avenue trademark from Raymond for ₹2,825 crore.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

With these technical advances comes an increase in legal activity, including intellectual property (“IP”) filings and litigation. Research and development in the battery industry have led to a notable increase in patent filings at the U.S. Intellectual Property Considerations.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

The defendants also challenged the confidentiality of the information because it was shared with customers who didn’t sign NDAs. Late to discover that a former employee may have used your trade secrets in a patent application? District Court for Delaware. In Illumina Inc v Guardant Health, et al.,

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SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2022

While there is a growing repository of algorithmic information on the Patent Office website due to the increasing number of patent applications for computer related inventions, the applications may not always disclose key algorithms. Is the disclosure requirement a public disclosure or a confidential disclosure?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Judge Timothy Black rejected arguments that a state court declaratory relief action over the ownership of several disputed patent applications involved federal patent or trade secret claims and ruled that it belonged in state court. An opinion issued by the U.S. In Ainslie v.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

— small and medium-sized businesses that more heavily rely on non-competes to protect their companies. This time, however, the scope was more limited: it sought to allow non-compete agreements only in necessary circumstances, such as the dissolution of a partnership or the sale of a business.

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