SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Other Posts Book Launch: Ramanujan’s Patent Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Patent Law (December 4, 2024) Ramanujan’s Patent Law: A Comprehensive Commentary on Patent Law by Adarsh Ramanujan, FCIArb is being released on December 4, 2024 at the Delhi High Court. In this post by Kartikeya S.,

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But the inverse is true of patents currently being prosecuted: ~94+ of applications currently pending before the USPTO, we estimate, are governed by the AIA. 2021 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 34. Prior Patently-O Patent L.J. Our data can be found at: [link]. Pre-AIAPatents ). COVID-19Impact).

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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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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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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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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

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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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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Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

Disclosure of Patentable Ideas To figure out if disclosing invention details to ChatGPT is a public disclosure under patent law, we need to see if it can be categorized as a description in a printed publication, public use, or public sale. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

Disclosure of Patentable Ideas To figure out if disclosing invention details to ChatGPT is a public disclosure under patent law, we need to see if it can be categorized as a description in a printed publication, public use, or public sale. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 10, 2023

Read : David Boundy, What Every Patent and Trademark Lawyer Should Understand About the MPEP, TMEP, and Other Guidance: How to Use (and Defend Against) the MPEP to be a Better Advocate , 2023 Patently-O Patent Law Journal 1 (2023) ( Boundy.2021.HowToUseGuidance Prior Patently-O Patent L.J. Pre-AIAPatents ).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

Disclosure of Patentable Ideas To figure out if disclosing invention details to ChatGPT is a public disclosure under patent law, we need to see if it can be categorized as a description in a printed publication, public use, or public sale. enablement). Thankfully, the U.S.

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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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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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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.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2024

As discussed below, in many instances, a choice will need to be made as to whether to rely on trade secret protection or pursue a patent. ” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. For example, courts have found that abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and laws of nature are not patentable.

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Intepat

JUNE 14, 2024

Introduction of Trade Secrets in Biotechnology The core principle of protecting Trade Secrets involves three main aspects: Firstly, it should be a Secret, i.e. the information should be confidential. Considering the movement of employees in Biotech companies and the frequent rotation, keeping Trade secrets confidential becomes a challenge.

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The IPKat

JULY 13, 2021

The other panel members were Emil Ali (McCabe & Ali LLP), Richard Beem (Beem Patent Law Firm), and Eldora Ellison (Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox). One question arose concerning the client intake process. The key, according to Gene, is to obtain enough information to know the lane you are in while not getting too much.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Code covers patent law. . At the federal level, the Lanham Act represents the primary statute supporting trademark law. Many states rely on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act to protect confidential business information. and foreign patents. Title 25 of the U.S. This act helps businesses compete with similar companies.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Patents (including utility models) are protected through registration with the UAE Ministry of Economy, Intellectual Property Protection Department (IPPD) and/or through the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Patent which is administered by the GCC Patent Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and governed by the GCC Patent Law.

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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 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. The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has generally recognized that parties can bargain away these rights, including through forum selection clauses in contracts.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential? How does the target protect its trade secrets and other proprietary information and data? The use of unregistered and registered marks should be assessed.

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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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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

A very crucial discussion on this front began with Prashant’s post pondering whether TKDL is a ‘confidential database ,’ and compliant with Indian copyright law, which it apparently was not! There, he discussion was also on the lawfulness for Examiners to grant Patents under the Patents Act, 1970. See also here.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. 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

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. 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

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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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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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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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 24, 2023

In the previous Act, there was a 2-year confidential period post registration, which prohibited taking inspection/certified copy of any entry in the records. Under the previous law, no provision relating to restoration upon expiration of the Design registration was provided.

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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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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The topic of prior use has been elevated to the status of a referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal ( G1/23 ). This is one to watch for 2024.

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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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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.

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