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 patent application has to describe the invention in detail and how to make and use the invention.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 27, 2021

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Keep Trade Secrets Secret.

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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

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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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The case was discussed on the blog here. The Microsoft Technology Licensing judgement was passed by a Single Judge Bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula.

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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. Krbl Limited was alleged infringement and passing off of the plaintiff’s trademark registrations for marks that include the word ‘Royal’, by the defendant’s mark ‘Zabreen Royal’ (‘Impugned Mark’).

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The legal frameworks surrounding IP, including the patents, trademarks, copyrights, and business enigmas bargain the startups the aptitude to protect their intellectual assets, ensuring their thoughts and the inventions are lawfully saved from unlawful use or imitation. The Trade Marks Act of 1999 allows any startup to file trademarks.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

This is where trademarks play a role. Unlike patents, the role of a trademark is not to signify something new, but rather to indicate the source of the product or service. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Unlike patents, trademarks do not necessarily need to be registered in order to be protectable.

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LexBlog IP

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 invention must meet several requirements in order to be patentable.

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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. Delhi High Court declared ITC’s ‘Bukhara’ to be a well-known trademark. Image from here.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

To mitigate potential conflicts of interest and to improve the public’s understanding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procedures, the agency has recently made various amendments to its rules relating to the conduct of registered patent attorneys and agents.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Though patents filed before the transition date will remain in force up through March 2033, a good 10+ years away, teachers may also be wondering which regime to emphasize and for how long the pre-AIA rules will still be considered fundamental rather than footnote material. Who’s Suing Us? Chien.DeferringPSM ). BadGuidance ).

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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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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MARCH 30, 2021

In May of 2019, Tesla filed a patent application for “Pulsed Laser Cleaning of Debris Accumulated on Glass Articles in Vehicles and Photovoltaic Assemblies.” The Tesla laser patent application also considers using the technology to clean debris from photovoltaic solar panels. Steps to Obtain a Patent.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Even the methods of making food can be patented. Like any other invention, a food concept must be novel and nonobvious in order to be patentable. Need to obtain a food patent? Call patent and trademark attorney Vic Lin at (949) 223-9623 or email vlin@icaplaw.com to explore how we can patent your food concept.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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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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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Software products, functionality, and source code can be protected through various means, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements. Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding. Trademark Protection for Branding. Copyright Protection for Source Code.

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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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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

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. 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?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

If after further consideration you think a utility patent would be more appropriate, here’s a helpful post on filing a utility nonprovisional patent application. Make sure you articulate what you mean by “design” when you talk to your patent attorney. Show your design or keep it confidential?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. 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?

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. 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?

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Though patents filed before the transition date will remain in force up through March 2033, a good 10+ years away, teachers may also be wondering which regime to emphasize and for how long the pre-AIA rules will still be considered fundamental rather than footnote material. Who’s Suing Us? Chien.DeferringPSM ). BadGuidance ).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The Core Issue at Hand This case centers around the America Invents Act (AIA) and whether a product’s prior sale by the patent applicant can disqualify the patenting of the method used to produce said product. Opting to keep this process confidential, Celanese sold Ace-K for several years. Plot twist!

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Calcutta High Court allowed an application for rectification directing the Trademarks Registrar to cancel the registration granted to and remove the impugned mark ‘Neemyle’. Delhi District court decreed a suit regarding infringement of trademark and restrained the Defendant from using deceptively similar mark ‘Kamaksh’.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

Perhaps, the inventor may have a protectable trade secret if certain confidentiality requirements have been met. Patent protection, however, for used yet unknown formulas would generally not be patentable. The post Is a method of treatment patentable in the US? appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A.

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

IP encompasses a wide range of intangible assets, including inventions, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets. These can include: Patents: Protect new inventions or processes. Trademarks: Protect brand names, logos, and slogans. Trade Secrets: Protect confidential business information, like recipes or manufacturing processes.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

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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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Patent agents do not litigate and, therefore, have little to no infringement experience. Trademark attorneys who are not registered with the USPTO patent bar cannot file patents. To win a patent violation on the e-commerce platform, you need an Amazon patent attorney with experience in infringement litigation.

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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. Intellectual property attorneys can file these applications from anywhere. important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6434ddeeda84a8160{position:

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

It also parallels and differs from other types of intellectual property—patent, copyright, and trademark—litigation. To alleviate this concern, the Act authorizes the court “to enter such orders and take such other action as may be necessary and appropriate to preserve the confidentiality of trade secrets.”

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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. In this regard, article 115.1 In this regard, article 115.1

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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

APRIL 18, 2023

However, the data was shared without confidentiality obligations and might be used for future training, so it could be considered public. Feeling a bit nervous because you submitted code snippets or asked ChatGPT to rewrite a patent application background section? enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 25, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. The USPTO website is a great resource for inventors, offering information on patenting procedures, patent search tools, and more. PATENT SEARCH TOOLS.

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