The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

A Kat being extra careful while Mercury is retrograde Copyright SpicyIP analysed a recent decision from the Bombay High Court, in which it was decided that ideas cannot be copyrighted but can be protected through the application of confidentiality law. Since the pandemic started, 5,070 global patent applications have been published.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 10, 2023

If your invention has multiple innovations or components, you may be wondering whether to file separate patent applications for each innovation or file one application for the entire invention. This decision can impact your intellectual property and licensing flexibility. Does the single invention have different uses?

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Bio Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2020

settled three Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings concerning patents covering Alexion’s blockbuster humanized monoclonal antibody drug Soliris®, with Amgen obtaining a royalty-free license for marketing a biosimilar prior to expiration of the patents at issue. and Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. an eculizumab product.

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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.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

issued patents , pending patent applications, registered trademarks, pending trademark applications , copyrights , trade secrets , etc.) What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential? The use of unregistered and registered marks should be assessed.

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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. Meanwhile, Ericsson sued Samsung for breach of FRAND terms.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

a wise cat that care about environment kindly provided in CC0 Public Domain license by Pixhere.com) Having to make a selection among the many topics covered, this GuestKat finds it interesting to note that during the conference the EPO case G2/21 on 'plausibility', was repeatedly discussed from different angles.

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

These can include: Patents: Protect new inventions or processes. Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information, like recipes or manufacturing processes. Ensure your inventions meet the criteria for patentability, including novelty, non-obviousness, and industrial applicability.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Keep in mind that our firm might represent the other side so please do not share any confidential information unless and until we confirm no conflicts of interest. Is a patent attorney specially licensed? In the US, a patent attorney has at least two licenses, a state bar license and a patent bar license.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Also, the Government has recently made an Amendment to the Patent Rule i.e. Indian Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024 which aims to rationalize the patent application process and reduce the burden of the compilation and accelerate actions. Trade Secrets. Trademarks and Registered Trademarks, Control of Corp Diseases, 2012.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Some of the most telling stories on the topic revolve around CSIR’s troubling silence on royalties earned from licensing its patents—an issue Prashant addressed extensively in his posts (see e.g., see here , and here ). crore on securing patents in India and abroad, and refused to disclose its revenues from patent licensing.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information Image from here. Ex-employees using confidential information acquired from the former employer! Nirtech on protecting confidential information. Other posts Rochem v. In this post, the author discusses the Bombay High Court order in Rochem v.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

However, if the Contractor fails to report any inventions to the contracting officer within two months of preparing the corresponding patent applications, the Contractor risks losing ownership of those inventions. The nations in which the Contractor seeks to file the patent application. important;}}.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 21, 2024

Pre-Grant Opposition The first proposal relates to amending the pre-grant opposition mechanism, which allows patent applications to be opposed before the Patent Office officially “grants” the patent. From a policy perspective, pre-grant oppositions are excellent policy.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws. An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain. Lastly and most importantly, the company should understand who they are doing business with.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs. Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. The ownership is not transferred.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In view of this notice, life sciences companies should consider involving patent counsel in the review of relevant FDA submissions for possible inconsistencies with PTO filings and determination of the appropriate course of action where material inconsistencies are found to exist. Preserving confidentiality and privilege.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

AUGUST 27, 2022

India- To register a patent and thereby enjoy protection against infringement in India, a product or a process must have an ‘inventive step’, should be capable of industrial application and should not fall within the categories that are explicitly defined as ‘not inventions’. However, Amazon sued them for infringement.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

Buyers are primarily concerned that they acquire exclusive, unencumbered, and marketable title and/or a valid license to all of the seller’s IP necessary to exploit the divested business or assets. There are no challenges to the purchased/licensed IP and it shall enjoy the freedom to operate with respect to the divested business or assets.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Plaintiff sought an interim injunction against the Defendant from disclosing any copyright work and confidential information which it had acquired by during its their employment by the Plaintiff. AWACS data highlights that innovator drugs maintain market hold even after patent expiry. Image from here.

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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. Investors are more likely to support companies that possess protected IP as it represents a tangible asset that can be monetized or licensed in the future.

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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. Trade Secrets Trade secrets encompass confidential information that provides a business with a competitive advantage, such as formulas, manufacturing processes, and customer lists.

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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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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The Court sets aside the rejection, staying the suit until the rectification application’s disposal within eight months. Ynsect vs The Controller Of Patents on 28 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The appeal challenged the denial of an Indian patent application for insect treatment.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

The Court also resorted to Section 104A and directed the defendant to reveal their process to develop the formulation for which drug approval/ licensing has been sought in a sealed envelope. Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC v.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws. An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain. Lastly and most importantly, the company should understand who they are doing business with.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

vs Mohalla Tech Private Limited on 1 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Image from here In a copyright infringement dispute, the plaintiff sought an interim injunction against the defendant for allegedly continuing to offer its copyrighted recordings on their platforms ShareChat and MojApp post-license expiration.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From conflicting positions on AI as a co-author of a work to the contours of information required u/s 39 about the patent applications filed abroad, we had some engaging posts on this blog this week. 1253/DEL/2006 and 4197/DEL/2015) related to computer software based on earlier guidelines of the patent office.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

Marshall Gerstein’s practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation, as well as IP licensing, counseling, and transactions. Without a confidentiality agreement in place, such disclosure would likely be considered to be public. ” Id.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 13, 2022

While there is a growing repository of algorithmic information on the Patent Office website due to the increasing number of patent applications for computer related inventions, the applications may not always disclose key algorithms. Is the disclosure requirement a public disclosure or a confidential disclosure?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, patents protect inventions, whereas copyrights protect written or recorded expressive content; trademarks protect words, symbols, logos, designs, and slogans that identify or distinguish products or services; and trade secrets protect confidential business information. through enforcement at the ITC).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Trade Wings Hotels Limited on 24 January [Bombay High Court] In an important order concerning enforcement of copyright in sound recordings, the Bombay High Court held that copyright owners like Phonographic Performance Ltd and Novex can issue music licenses even if they are not registered as copyright societies under the Copyright Act.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 3, 2025

In 2023, it became known that Bharat Biotech had filed a patent application for Covaxin in its own name back in 2020. It contained the following clause on page 9: IP developed through this grant will be owned by and will be the responsibility of the applicant (unless stated otherwise) subject to pre-existing legal arrangements.

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