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Impact of AI on Global IP Systems

IIPRD

AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. One of the main areas of intellectual property law development is the link between artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights (IPRs).

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Bioinformatics – Eligibility Challenges for Inventions at the Intersection of Biology and Software

JD Supra Law

(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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Guest Post: DABUS Gains Traction: South Africa Becomes First Country to Recognize AI-Invented Patent

Patently-O

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. Does substantive South African patent law preclude AI inventorship? Was granting the patent a mistake? Stephen Thaler and Prof.

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Patent Law at the Supreme Court September 2021

Patently-O

bars a prisoner from conducting business activities without the Wardon’s approval. The courts held that his enforcement action is an “unauthorized patent monetization business” and thus that he has no capacity to sue. In patent law, we also have the “ Kessler doctrine,” which sits between the two.

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Easy Patent law Quiz for 2021:

Patently-O

Crunch admits that all of the elements of his invention were individually available in the prior art. 300 words) Based upon what you know so far, do Sections 102 or 103 create any hurdle to patentability? 100 words) Five years later … Crunch has obtained his patent exactly as claimed above and business is booming.

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A Relook at Business Methods in light of Madras High Court’s Decision in Priya Randolph v. Deputy Controller 

SpicyIP

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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USPTO Patent Fees Reduced for Small Businesses

The IP Law Blog

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.