JD Supra Law

MARCH 29, 2022

(Part 1 of a 4 Part Series) - The application of innovative data driven approaches such as bioinformatics and artificial intelligence to the life science sector has brought about a change in way that biological inventions can be protected by patent laws.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 7, 2022

AI finds application in virtually every technology and business paradigm. If you haven’t seen it already, AI is coming soon to an invention near you and can be found in a greatly increasing number of patent applications and patent claims. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere and it’s evolving.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 4, 2021

Ryan Abbott, have made headlines around the world as they sought patent protection for a fractal-inspired beverage container (shown below) that they contend was invented by DABUS. Each of these three jurisdictions found sufficient reasons in these formalities to reject DABUS’ patent applications. Stephen Thaler and Prof.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. This fee reduction is part of an effort to reduce financial burdens and resulting barriers that discourage or prevent these entities from participating in the patent system.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Deputy Controller , Madras High court rejected the contention that the subject invention was excluded for being business method. The findings of this short judgement have possible significant implications on the jurisprudence regarding 3(k) and business methods in the Patent Act. extracted in Para 5 of judgement).

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SpicyIP

APRIL 18, 2025

Some of the ones that caught my eye relate to the patent ecosystem: firstly , patent applications have risen to 92,168 (11.29% increase), and granted patents to 1,03,057 (201% increase!); A Rise in Patent Applications: What does it Indicate? Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, are Numbers the Most Important of All?

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In recent years, there appear not only many foreign applicants who have been constantly investing in China’s patent assets, but also some big Chinese software companies applying for a large number of invention patents on algorithms or business rules and methods related to artificial intelligence, "Internet +", big data, and blockchain.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a field of technology has correlated with an increase in patent application filings on AI-related inventions over the past two decades. With more filings than ever, businesses and institutions developing AI-based technology are claiming rights over key innovations in this space.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. Market research helps come across the already existing inventions that may be similar to the applicant’s invention.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. However, keep in mind that using your IP assets to support the current and future market position of your business can prove to be a major challenge.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 22, 2024

In 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) reversed examiners’ decisions in about 30% of appeals, and only in about 7% of appeals related to patent applications for business methods, which include financial technology (fintech) inventions.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Lee is vice president at Amazon Web Services and was the Undersecretary of Commerce and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (2015-2017). She spent a decade at Google leading their patent team. . The transition to a first inventor to file system was needed to harmonize the U.S. with the rest of the world.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2023

Combining Multiple Inventions in an Single Patent Application @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-640f87a71087f6782{display: important;}} As a business, cost is always a concern. However, is combining multiple related inventions into a single patent application worth the cost savings?

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Patently-O

MARCH 11, 2024

International Business Machines Corp. The district court had ruled against the patentee (IBM) — finding one patent ineligible and the other not infringed. At Alice step two, the court rejected IBM’s arguments that the claims contain inventive concepts. And column three is called summary of the invention.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

Though most clients appear to prefer flat rates, even fixed fee patent cost estimates may exceed the budget of many startups and small businesses who might otherwise benefit from our services. So we asked ourselves the following question: What can we do to make utility patents more affordable?

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The IP Law Blog

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. A patent protects an invention. Thus, there is some overlap between what can be protected by a trade secret or a patent.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of the posts on IPO’s patent application rejection of HIV drug Dolutegravir, another judgement in the long-running Section 3(k) saga, this time on the patentability of business methods and the DHC IPD’s Annual Report 2023-24. DHC goes the MHC way!:

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IP.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This involves: Detailed Technical Analysis: Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the technology, including its features, advantages, use cases, and potential applications. This helps in determining the novelty and non-obviousness of the invention. Claims Drafting: Draft strong patent claims that define the scope of protection.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

If youve invented the next big thing or are simply searching for inspiration, theres plenty of entrepreneurial spirit to be found in the Den. stake in his business. He proudly told the Dragons that he has patents granted in the UK, EU and the US, and that 80% of his products ship worldwide. Did you know?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

What makes an invention eligible for patent protection? Not every new thing is patentable. A concept might be unique, and yet ineligible for patent protection. Subject matter eligibility refers to whether an invention is qualified for patent protection. 35 USC 101 – Inventions patentable.

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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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Intepat

DECEMBER 25, 2024

These amendments, effective from March 15, 2024, introduce several key changes to streamline the patent amendment process, ensure timely decisions, and provide special provisions for small entities and startups. This article provides a detailed analysis of the amended rules and their implications for patent applicants and holders.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2024

Assistant Controller Of Patents And Design accepting an appeal against the Controller’s decision rejecting a patent application for “aerosol generating article with multi material susceptor.” Understanding Why the Patent Application Went Up in Flames The patent application (no. Mitra And Co.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 20, 2022

PatentNext Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Application filings continue their explosive growth trend at the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO). At the end of 2020, the USPTO published a report finding an exponential increase in the number of patent application filings from 2002 to 2018.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The appeal focuses on whether the design patent should be found invalid based upon Junker’s pre-filing sales. Here is the timeline: 1998 : Junker entered into an NDA with Eddings and disclosed the invention in some general form. The parties agree that the products described in the letter embody the design that was later patented.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 4, 2022

At its core, the case relates to whether the right to file a patent application in the future is covered by the same provisions relating to the right to an existing patent or patent application. Case Background Jones v Irmac concerned an invention relating to Road repair an infra-red heater for road surfaces.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A patent protects your intangible property from others’ use, but what happens when patent protection operates in a way that ensures no other innovators can build upon a patented invention? A blocking patent is therefore broad in scope to deter people from innovating in any way related to the blocking patent.

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Kashishipr

DECEMBER 28, 2021

FTO agreements have now become common in certain sectors, particularly the IT sector, where there is extensive Patent Filing and risks involved in commercialization are being blocked by a competitor who holds a patented technology incorporated within some product. Seeking Patent Protection for the Technology.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Step 2: If the claims are directed to an abstract idea, then the court determines whether the claims include elements showing an inventive concept that transforms the idea into a patent-eligible invention. Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 13, 2024

This is perhaps not surprising, given that patent applications are not published until 18 months after they are filed, and that OpenAI's major innovation of ChatGPT was first released about 2 years ago. This year, eleven OpenAI patents and patent applications have been published.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

Aside from the PCT, a US utility patent application may be filed claiming the benefit of an earlier filing date of a foreign priority application for the same invention. Whatever it may be called, one thing is clear – a direct priority application is not a national stage entry based on a PCT application.

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The IPKat

JULY 30, 2024

According to the USPTO guidance for AI-assisted inventions , AI has the potential to solve some of society's most difficult challenges. However, in the patent realm, the USPTO also believes that "inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions, as patents function to incentivize and reward human ingenuity".

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week issued inventorship guidance for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inventions. This is a significant step forward in acknowledging the role of AI in innovation, and it’s great news for businesses that are pushing the boundaries of technology. Not exactly.

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Patently-O

JUNE 6, 2024

According to the complaint [ SDNY-1-24-cv-04156-1 ], in 2020 Neuropublic retained Ladas & Parry to assess the patentability of its innovative “telemeter station” technology for the agriculture industry. “Neuropublic’s Proposed Invention Disclosure has been otherwise confidentially maintained and protected in Greek.”

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

For larger companies, budget is also a concern, but often it is also the time required of inventors to adequately document an invention disclosure and to work with a patent professional. Often, a patent inventor is also a company executive such as the CEO or CTO and their time is limited. What are the possible drawbacks?

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The case was set-up as a showdown on questions of patent eligibility in the “highly esoteric field of computer technology.” But, in the end, the court focused on the more mundane question of obviousness — a doctrine it continued to refer to as “invention.” ” Id. In re Johnston , 502 F.2d

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Those four tips are applicable to any subject matter, including chemical, mechanical, and software inventions. Those four tips are applicable to any subject matter, including chemical, mechanical, and software inventions. By: Jason Nolan

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