LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Suppose you have an inventor or applicant who asks you to file a patent application in the U.S. However, the applicant has limited financial resources for filing the patent application. Should you claim small entity status or micro entity status for the applicant at the time of filing the patent application?

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

In general, an applicant qualifies as a micro entity under 37 CFR § 1.29 In general, an applicant qualifies as a micro entity under 37 CFR § 1.29 Therefore, not only is it important to select the proper entity status when filing a patent application, but it is also critical to recognize if and when an entity status changes.

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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. This makes data processing opaque.

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IPilogue

JULY 7, 2021

Although different types of intellectual property protections may apply, including copyright , patents, industrial designs, trademarks, and trade secrets, this article will focus on private and public sector employees’ patent rights to inventions produced during the course of their employment. Private Sector Employees.

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Patently-O

MAY 2, 2022

The original patent application was filed Feb 9, 2021 –one year and two days later and outside the one year grace period. On appeal, the Federal Circuit looked to the contract and its own prior precedent to conclude that a purchase agreement is a classic offer to sell. The Feb 7 date is important. ” = = = =.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under typical Phase 1 contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD), such as the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), default ownership of domestic and international intellectual property rights belong to the Contractor. The nations in which the Contractor seeks to file the patent application. important;}}. important;}}.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This evolution is also exemplified by the substantial increase in patent applications filed by MSMEs in the preceding financial year, a development that highlights the growing importance of patents as a strategic tool in this segment of the Indian economy.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2023

In general, an applicant qualifies as a micro entity under 37 CFR § 1.29 Therefore, not only is it important to select the proper entity status when filing a patent application, but it is also critical to recognize if and when an entity status changes. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27 had a gross income.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

[Delhi High Court] On May 23, the Delhi High Court passed an interesting jud gement on the issue of ownership of the copyright in a film screenplay and held that the copyright in the screenplay of the film ‘Nayak’, lay with Satyajit Ray and on his demise, with his son Sandip Ray and the Society for Preservation of Satyajit Ray Archives (SPSRA).

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

Unsophisticated consumers may conflate the purchase of an NFT associated with a digital good with ownership of IP rights in that good. Patents The Report discussed in section IV: (i) the use of NFTs to manage registration, ownership, and licensing of patents; and (ii) how current patent laws apply to NFT-related inventions.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Further, FTO analyses are aimed at evaluating whether a particular intellectual property, specifically patents, can be exploited commercially without infringing any third party rights, thereby helping in avoiding infringement allegations. The ownership is not transferred. It can be understood as renting out one’s intellectual property.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2022

Curating Black Music: Copyright, Ownership & Commodification Olufunmilayo Arewa Book project: How recording business has shaped identities through curation, including of sexuality and of profits. Banjo/fiddle crossover, history of interracial playing, “Black hillbillies” who couldn’t get record contracts.] 2 men and 2 women).

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

DOWNLOAD A SAMPLE PATENT LANDSCAPE REPORT Securing Your IP Rights Once you’ve identified your IP assets, the next step is to secure your rights through the appropriate legal channels: Patents: File patent applications with relevant patent offices.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 18, 2023

Furthermore, the Ayyangar Committee report of 1959 on the Indian Patents Act has said that the inventor, as has been mentioned in the Indian Patent Act or the intent of the legislators, has a right to be an inventor. [6] Hence, it can be said that the current Indian regime is not in the favour of granting AI a patent license.

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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. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

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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. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

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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. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2023

Congress is using the UAIA to reduce barriers to patent system entry, such as the costs associated with filing and prosecuting patent applications as well as maintaining patents. Effective December 29, 2022, discounts related to patent costs for small and micro entities increased. As set out in 37 CFR 1.27

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

That is, the Copyright’s guidance states that: “applicants have a duty to disclose the inclusion of AI-generated content in a work submitted for registration and to provide a brief explanation of the human author’s contributions to the work.” Instead, OpenAI treats the matter as one of ownership via contract law.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

Most common reason: change of ownership or structure, merger, acquisition, sponsorship change, shift from private to public, demerger Change in corporate strategy—globalization or localization, diversify or divest. Contract issues: limiting arbitration and class action waivers would help; classify sellers as employees?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

However, that question does not guarantee federal subject matter jurisdiction, as the defendants learned in a decision remanding an ownership dispute removed to federal court back to state court. In particular, Judge Black found that declaratory relief for a correction of ownership under 35 U.S.C. § In Calvary Indus.,

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2025

Secondly, the presumption in favour of the applicant is slightly problematic. While filing for a patent application, as pointed out earlier, the applicant files Form 1 , in which the details of the true and first inventor/s are provided. The third step would require the Patent Office to engage in contract interpretation.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2025

Hence, it was a surprise to notice two recent orders ( pdf1 , pdf2 ) dated 04/02/2025 (Sustainable Community order) and 13/02/2025 (NIT Durgapur order) of the Patent Office issued in relation to wrongful obtainment in quick succession (Thanks to Sandeep Rathod for pointing them out in Linkedin here and here ).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Court also asserted the importance of both processes:- rigorous examinations for the focused evaluation against set legal standards so as to ensure only deserving applications receive patents; and the opposition process as a forum for external stakeholders to contribute to a more comprehensive evaluation of the patent application.

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