The IPKat

JULY 13, 2021

In early June, the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law ’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information, and Privacy Law organized and hosted its 12th Annual Ethics in the Practice of IP Law virtual seminar. One question arose concerning the client intake process. The program for the Seminar can be found here.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 17, 2024

The baseline approach in American patent law is that any injunction issued by the district court will stay in effect through the duration of any appeal. The image below comes from Apple Briefing from last week that attempted to keep information about the redesign confidential.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

billion fine issued by the European Commission and considering the lack of a consolidated competition law in the UAE, businesses here may have been excused for being tempted to focus only on their competitive activities related to operations in Europe. However, with the publication on 23 October 2012 of UAE Federal Law No.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 13, 2021

The 1836 Patent Act added the caveat that no patent should issue on an invention previously “described in any printed publication.” ” That language has carried through the various major patent law overhauls and continues as a prominent aspect of 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1). Centripetal Networks, Inc.

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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. The answer is: It depends. What Can Be Protected? .

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

When looking into company assets protectable under federal copyright laws, one should check the company’s website, marketing materials, manuals, YouTube videos, podcasts, posted content on Instagram, TikTok, and the like, photos, software, blog posts, articles, white papers, etc. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 30, 2024

or the exclusive rights over a recipe – breach of confidentiality?; But unlike patent law, where false designations of inventions are punishable, false advertising has lower standards. Is it about the exclusive right to use a trademark – “butter chicken” or the “look and feel” of a restaurant?;

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

When developing an innovative product, you may be concerned about obtaining protection for your idea while keeping the details of your invention confidential to prevent copycats. This method enables you to maintain privacy while securing patent protection for your idea.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2022

Nippon Shinyaku and Sarepta entered into a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement (“MCA”) to for the purpose of discussing a proposed transaction. law relating to patent infringement or invalidity , and filed within two (2) years of the end of the Covenant Term, shall be filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware ….

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

As a result of the order for production of documents, Nimitz filed a petition for mandamus with the Federal Circuit, arguing the document production order is inconsistent with legal precedent and requires disclosure of confidential and attorney-client privileged documents based solely on the district court’s vague concerns.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 24, 2023

Given the enormous resources and time invested by producers and marketers in building customer recognition through the presentation and appearance of their goods, it is crucial that the same is protected under law. Under the previous law the validation period was 5 years which was extendable for 2 terms of 5 years each.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Attendees had no confidentiality obligations and “were not provided any gene or breeding information.” Attendees were able to view the plant but were not allowed to take cuttings, seeds, or tissue samples. The attendees, however, were given a brochure with a photograph and description clearly identifying the plant.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

So these studies can’t tell us much about what’s going on in the Federal Circuit era, unless one assumes—unreasonably—that the Federal Circuit didn’t meaningfully change design patent law. those not filed through the Hague System) are kept confidential and unpublished unless and until they issue as patents.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Overall, with layers of intrigue, secrecy, and questionable practices, the complex relationship between IP law, CSIR, and the ever-present quest for accountability is worth remembering when thinking of the larger scheme of IP things. There, he discussion was also on the lawfulness for Examiners to grant Patents under the Patents Act, 1970.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Products that derive from the human intellect that the law protects from unauthorized use are defined as intellectual property. Initially, intellectual property fell under the jurisdiction of common law. This law stated that once made public, the intellectual property became fair game for use by others. Code covers patent law.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

PatKat reviewing the year It is time once more for the IPKat patent year in review! Pour yourself a glass of mulled wine, curl up with your favourite feline and catch-up on your EPO case law. Additionally, it is possible that the EPO wishes to connect the case law on plausibility with that on computer implemented inventions.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

Recent judgments handed down in the US, China, UK and Germany illustrate the complexity of this subject that affects both patent law as well as competition law. The conciliation procedure will be conducted in English unless the parties decide otherwise.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

A patent protects an invention. For example, if you invent a new kind of vacuum cleaner, you would apply for a patent to protect the invention itself.” ” While there are certain rights in common law trademarks, greater protection is afforded by registering the mark with the USPTO.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Huawei and Verizon settle their FRAND patent dispute concerning the infringement claims in Texas, which was done shortly after the start of the trial. Through the settlementwhich was under confidential terms, the parties settle their patent dispute and lawsuits. Image Source: gettyimages]. Chinese market.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Patentable subject matters are limited (not everything may be patented) and the regulations exclude a number of innovations from patentability, such as plants, animals, biological proceedings, therapeutic or surgical methods, or any innovation which is contrary to morality and public order.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The US, the European Patent Office, and Australia all have considered this question. None of their decisions however are helpful in the UK, since the relevant statutory provisions in those disputes were different from the law of the UK. Statutory framework Modern patent law is almost entirely a creature of statute’ ([136]; also [100]).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

This is because most of the relevant intellectual property laws involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are federal laws, which apply uniformly throughout the United States. Given the complexities involved in obtaining a patent, hiring a remote patent attorney can offer significant advantages.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day? various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day? various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day? various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 27, 2022

The domain name of the website may be protected by Trade Mark laws, whereas the contents of the website- the text, artwork, photographs, audio-visual content etc. enjoy the protection under Copyright laws if you are the first and original creator of these components. However, Amazon sued them for infringement.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2023

In patent law, these secrets are often at the core of the business process: product development and manufacturing processes, key product details, detailed market and sales data, etc. Protective Order : The common solution is a protective order with varying levels of confidentiality. by Dennis Crouch.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

In accordance with the Spanish Patent Law, the first application for a patent made in Spain must be filed at the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office and penalties can be imposed in the event of the breach of this requirement. Compulsory application for protection in Spain. of the LP).

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Confidential information, which may be sold or licensed, is a Trade Secret and forms a part of Intellectual Property Rights. This is generally ensured by signing confidentiality agreements such as (NDAs) by employees and partners. Teams can create stricter penalization for violation of confidentiality agreements.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

Patentibility faces two major challenges namely, framing of invention and prior art in the rapidly developing industry. Therefore, there is a strong possibility that a computer programme will be awarded a patent if it is claimed in conjunction with innovative functionality. Author : Dabiru Bhagyashree, a 4 th year IP Hons.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 29, 2024

This omission drew significant attention, and when asked for comments, a BBIL spokesperson told The Hindu that their patent covers only the “process development” for making Covaxin, which includes an adjuvant licensed from ViroVax in Kansas. The strain used was procured from NIV, which also conducted variant testing.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

This report which is mandated under American law and placed before the US Congress, requires the USTR to conduct a review of the intellectual property (IP) laws and enforcement policies of American trading partners in order to identify those laws or practices which maybe detrimental to American interests.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Public disclosure is where you have disclosed your invention to anyone who is not bound by a non-disclosure or confidentiality agreement to keep your invention a secret. Does this mean that there is still a risk in publicly disclosing an invention before officially filing your patent?

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Patently-O

APRIL 10, 2024

Additionally, the party or parties should also perform an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances confirming all facts presented in the paper have or are likely to have evidentiary support and confirming the accuracy of all citations to case law and other references.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 25, 2021

In addition, any company that can prove that it has been using the method publicly at least a year before you got your patent can invalidate your patent, and a company that used it confidentially before you invented it can continue using it without worrying about infringing your patents. Contact us for more information.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Within the app, users can also look up Cooperative Patent Classifications (CPCs) that relate to their invention, Group Art Unit (GAUs) predictors based on the invention description, extract key concepts from their query, and related keywords to aid in the search process. UNIVERSITIES.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

When considering how to secure your software product from potential theft or infringement, it is essential to understand the key forms of legal protection offered under Intellectual Property (IP) law. Patent Protection for Functionality. The most time-sensitive of all filings are your patent filings.

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