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What’s in a Missing Name? Some Questions Around the Covaxin Patent Application

SpicyIP

The Exclusion of ICMR from the Patent Application Last weekend, a series of unusual developments regarding the Covaxin patent (Patent Application Number: 202041007559) generated significant buzz. [A big thanks to Swaraj for his inputs on the post.] This is also indicated as his address in the Form 1.

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All About Provisional Patent Applications

Kashishipr

For easing the mode of filing a patent and claiming the subject matter contained therein, there are two basic approaches, namely provisional patent application and complete patent application. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Why Should an Inventor File a Provisional Patent Application?

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Key Points from the USPTO’s New Guidance on AI Use

IP Intelligence

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, in Intellectual Property (IP) practices involving documents filed at the USPTO. The USPTO begins with a review of the duties of candor and good faith, confidentiality, and export regulations.

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Patent vs. Trade Secrets: Making the Right Choice

Intepat

Patents offer strong legal protection but come with high costs and public disclosure. Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential. Additionally, patent holders must adhere to specific obligations once their patents are granted. Patents do not have these administrative burdens.

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Does the Court of Appeal's 2:1 split in Thaler underline the need for legislative review?

The IPKat

The AmeriKat instructing her computer overlord to come up with an invention which turns household objects into tuna Can machines be inventors? The US, the European Patent Office, and Australia all have considered this question. For his patent applications Dr Thaler replied ‘ by ownership of the creativity machine “DABUS” ’ ([6]).

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The Importance of Provisional Applications in the Patent Process

LexBlog IP

The Importance of Provisional Applications in the Patent Process. Do you have a provisional patent application that you want to convert to a non-provisional patent? JUMP TO: Filing a Non-provisional Patent Application. Getting Assistance with the Patent Process. Converting to a Non-provisional.

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Common Patent Misconceptions - Myth #4 - Disclosures

Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

Patent Myth #4: Even if I publicly disclose my invention, I can still get a patent application filed by the 12-month mark from the disclosure, without any repercussions. Yes, Canada, the US, and a few other countries offer a special type of grace period for inventors who have made a public disclosure of their invention.

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