Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 14, 2022

Does our firm sign an NDA before the initial patent attorney meeting? No, our firm does not sign confidentiality agreements for these reasons. We’ve filed so many patent applications that we really do not need to know all the nitty gritty details of your invention in order to answer most of your questions.

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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. To Be or Not To Be (Design): Calcutta HC Sways Against Trend of Denying Design Registrations Over GUIs Image from here Can a GUI be regarded as a Design?

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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. Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

In yet another order dealing with unreasoned rejections of a patent application, the Delhi High Court comes down heavily on the Indian Patent Office. Praharsh and Swaraj write about this order, underscoring the role played by well-reasoned orders in the appeals before the high court and patent bargain.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

What is a smarter way to patent a medical device? Medical device patents can make a direct impact on sales as well as create licensing opportunities. Even pending patent applications may help startups raise capital. Let’s look at some smart ways to patent a medical device. Design or utility patent?

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2021

Patents The German Bundestag has adopted amendments to the German Patent Act. The changes introduce (i) a codified proportionality defense to injunctions in patent infringement proceedings, (ii) new confidentiality rules for patent disputes, and (iii) an accelerated timeline for nullity actions.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Intellectual Property incorporates the makings of the thoughts such as the discoveries, literary and artistic works, design, symbols, names, and images used in the business. Any Confidential information of any startup that gives a competitive advantage to any business over other businesses to safeguard the trade-secrets.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you are seriously contemplating a food patent, make sure to keep your concept confidential if possible. For any food products that have already been launched, a US patent application must be filed within the one-year grace period. Another issue with patenting foods would be the scope of the claims.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

A helpful definition by the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) identifies certain conditions for confidential information to be protectable: commercially valuable by being confidential; known only to a limited group of persons; and kept confidential by reasonable efforts. In either case, you would end up with zero patent rights.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chester and MEA filed a related patent application, which was approved in part. REXA argued that Chester and MEA’s actuator incorporated and disclosed confidential designs contained within the prototype Koso developed in 2002. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Chester and MEA. REXA appealed.

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Larson & Larson

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

A high number of patent applications are given a non-final rejection from the USPTO according to Yale. Often, the reason that the patent office will cite for rejecting an application is the presence of prior art. You may have heard the term ‘prior art’ before in the context of patents. Exceptions.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

ABL alleged that Zolezzi misappropriated more than 90 confidential and proprietary files. The files included ABL’s detailed business plans and documents disclosing ABL’s scientific testing results, experimental designs, patent applications, formulations, manufacturing processes, and marketing strategies.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Trademark protection can include a product or company’s name, a design, logo, color scheme, and identifying factors such as a unique sound played within an application (think of AOL’s famous “YOU’VE GOT MAIL”). Software technology is patentable under International and US Patent law.

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

IP encompasses a wide range of intangible assets, including inventions, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets. Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information, like recipes or manufacturing processes. Design Rights: Protect the visual design of products. Trademarks: Protect brand names, logos, and slogans.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. . Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

Ferrari was issued a new design patent D945,320 titled, “Car, Toy Car Replica And/Or Other Replica.” ” While this patent does not mention the specific model of vehicle for the design, the look bears similarity to the Scuderia Ferrari SF1000 that raced in the 2020 Formula One season. About Design Patents.

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

The notice is designed as a reminder to individuals involved in proceedings before the USPTO of that these pertinent rules and policies, and provides suggestions to mitigate the risks associated with AI use. ” Confidentiality and national security considerations are also discussed in the notice.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 19, 2022

Foro anticipated that, at the conclusion of the feasibility study, Vita would provide a design of the deployment wheel that provided sufficient detail for manufacturing the equipment. Vita’s conceptual design was therefore readily ascertainable by proper means, and every feature was visually observable.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 19, 2022

Foro anticipated that, at the conclusion of the feasibility study, Vita would provide a design of the deployment wheel that provided sufficient detail for manufacturing the equipment. Vita’s conceptual design was therefore readily ascertainable by proper means, and every feature was visually observable.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Discussing the Recent Patent Application Restorations by Delhi and Madras High Courts. We discussed the recent orders from Delhi and Madras High Court regarding restoration of ‘deemed abandoned’ patent applications. The last date for applying for the position is December 31, 2022. Image from here. Never Gonna Give You Up?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2022

They sought an Arrow declaration that the importation, disposal, use and keeping by them of generic fingolimod in the UK for that specific use would have been obvious at the priority date of the patent in question ([5]). In this way the court can decide a patent infringement case even before the patent has been granted ([17]).

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Patent cases also involve aspects of secrecy—such as unpublished patent applications that might bear on validity and business strategy related to damages—but trade secret litigation goes to the very heart of the cause of action: that the information that was allegedly misappropriated was not known or readily ascertainable.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 3, 2022

The defendant former employee was provided access to plaintiff’s confidential information during employment, including strategies on how to secure winning bids and information about plaintiff’s existing and potential clients. Disclosure of Trade Secrets in Patent Applications. In Life Spine, Inc. Aegis Spine, Inc. , 8 F.4th

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Plaintiff opposed the Defendant’s application to file additional documents on the ground that if permitted, the Plaintiff would have to admit or deny the same and the proceedings in the commercial suit will thus be protracted. AWACS data highlights that innovator drugs maintain market hold even after patent expiry. Image from here.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Given the complexities involved in obtaining a patent, hiring a remote patent attorney can offer significant advantages. This resource can help you find a qualified patent practitioner, regardless of their location in the United States.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc. For startups in the digital age, copyrights are particularly important in safeguarding software programs and applications.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

But it’s now evident that AI is capable of producing inventions on its own, and there have been multiple documented instances of patent applications where the person applying for a patent has recognized AI as the inventor. If such products were created by a human inventor, they could be eligible for patent protection.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Recently, the office of Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks granted a patent to a ragi walnut soup mix prepared by the 52-year old woman, Shubhangi Patil. In her patent application, she claimed that her soup is free from preservatives and artificial additives.

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

[Image Sources : Shutterstock] Medical devices are either designed to target a specific health condition or improved with slight variations to be more effective or replicated for mass accessibility. Therefore, only those medical devices which have novelty, inventiveness and utility classify for patent filing.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. The court, emphasizing the need to preserve timelines and avoid prejudice, directed the Defendant to file a reply to the application within one week.

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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 International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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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 International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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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 International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. An opt-in scheme could address the confidentiality concerns of IP owners.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Also, if the company has changed the graphic user interface to any of its technology products or has changed product packaging, point of sale displays, or product design, these may also be protectable trade dress. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

Every now and again, significant IP gets left out of a sale by accident or design. Following the completion of the transaction, it was revealed that, while VW had purchased the premium automaker’s previous personnel, plant, equipment, and designs, VW had not secured the right to use the Rolls-Royce brand and badge. Missing IP.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

In particular, ChatGPT is a type of “language” model designed to respond with a natural language reply when prompted with a text-based question. The “Chat” in ChatGPT refers to this question-and-answer design, where ChatGPT behaves like a ChatBot. ” OpenAI, ChatGPT General FAQ. ” Id.

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