IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

On November 5, 2024, I received an official copy of U.S. This invention was inspired by my dog, Luna, who LOVES to chase balls—especially squeaky ones. Design Patent #D1,050,634 from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). I received a Notice of Allowance for my U.S.

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Larson & Larson

JANUARY 10, 2021

Patents were designed to protect inventions and ideas that are new and non-obvious. Ultimately, a patent is a form of intellectual property protection that gives the creator exclusive rights to legally market, sell, manufacture, and profit from the invention. A utility patent applies to a broad range of inventions.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The AmeriKat instructing her computer overlord to come up with an invention which turns household objects into tuna Can machines be inventors? Over to Henry : "Background Dr Stephen Thaler is the inventor of an artificial intelligence machine called DABUS. DABUS made inventions. 13 states: "Mention of inventor. (1)

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

Ownership of IP In a recent curious example, Spice DAO paid $3 million for an original 1975 copy of the Dune bible by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Similar, with regard to patents, under the Patents Act 1977 , an inventor means the “actual deviser of the invention” and the owner of a patent can be a company.

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

For larger companies, budget is also a concern, but often it is also the time required of inventors to adequately document an invention disclosure and to work with a patent professional. Often, a patent inventor is also a company executive such as the CEO or CTO and their time is limited. What are the possible drawbacks?

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? Some of the most beloved fixtures of the genre—time machines, faster-than-light space travel, teleportation, downloading memories, copying a consciousness, etcetera—are impossible or not yet possible when described by the author. University of Minnesota Press 2016).

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The “patent of addition” in India is a crucial mechanism for protecting improvements or modifications to existing inventions. Unlike standard patents, which cover entirely new inventions, patents of addition enable inventors to safeguard their enhancements while the original patent remains protected.

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Intepat

APRIL 4, 2022

’ moment, inventors tend to get excited about sharing it with the world. Will it affect the patentability of the invention? In other words, it calls the idea a lack of inventiveness. Some inventors diligently opt for signing a Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the investors before proceeding with discussion.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

If youve invented the next big thing or are simply searching for inspiration, theres plenty of entrepreneurial spirit to be found in the Den. From space saving solutions and self-cooling devices to sauces and seasonings, intellectual property (IP) and innovation were in abundance in tonights episode.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 8, 2022

A patent is an exclusive right granted to the inventor against his invention, which may be a product or a process for a new way of doing something, provided that the patent owner discloses the technical information related to his invention in the patent publication. Patents are governed by Royal Decree 82/2000. Patentability.

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IPilogue

APRIL 22, 2022

ViiV Healthcare (“ViiV”), majority-owned by GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”), claims that Gilead’s bictegravir (sold under the brand name “Biktarvy”) directly copied its dolutegravir’s formulation under U.S. Under this doctrine, the inventor could not then sue another for using the three-wheeled or four-wheeled design.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 22, 2022

Bonito Boats centers on a Florida statute prohibiting copying of unpatented boat hulls via direct molding. And, once a patent expires (or is refused or forfeited by public use), the balance allows “free access to copy whatever the federal patent and copyright laws leave in the public domain.” Thunder Craft Boats, Inc.,

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

If you have a simple product that others can easily copy, you wouldn’t be thinking about keeping anything confidential. In order to gain certain exclusive rights from the government, inventors must disclose detailed information on how to make and use their invention. Let’s face it. Keep it secret or file a patent ?

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Intepat

APRIL 19, 2023

INTRODUCTION As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, Computer-Related Inventions (CRIs) have become a crucial component of modern innovation. The Patents Act, 1970, provides for the protection of CRIs, but there has been significant debate over the years regarding the patentability of such inventions in India.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 17, 2021

Ironburg Inventions ( Fed. Valve submitted a printout of Burns and argues that it was a printed copy of an online review of a Scuf controller from 2010. In particular, one of the inventors (Burgess) testified that he had facilitated the publication back in 2010 for marketing purposes. by Dennis Crouch. Valve Corp. ” Fed.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The purpose of this invention, according to the inventors, is to reassure children that their good behavior was rewarded by Santa. But the inventors of this invention came up with a solution, so they must think there is a problem. There are some patents that do not describe complicated inventions. design patent no.

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Patently-O

MAY 21, 2024

In utility patents, the test for analogous arts has two prongs, with the reference qualifying as prior art if either prong is met: Whether the prior art is from the same field of endeavor as the claimed invention, regardless of the problem addressed by the reference.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

For setting up the business or for creating something like some inventions it takes a lot of efforts and research to create something new. So, to protect that creativity, inventions, and an idea it is required to protect Intellectual Property. Why there is a need to protect Intellectual Property. Case Law on Copyright in India.

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Patently-O

JULY 13, 2021

Here, an anonymous third party, through counsel, provided the USPTO with copies of two webpages in a foreign language … each paired with an uncertified English translation. Zhang apparently did not make this argument until the appeal, and, the examiner withdrew his rejection after receiving the declaration with supporting evidence.

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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 inventions of any startups are protected through the Copyright laws.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The situation has increased in complexity now that not only the input but also the output of Large Language Models (or LLMs) has allowed AI machines to produce potentially patentable inventions and content that looks like literary and artistic material that, in certain cases at least, a human author could have created. Japan (Art.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If more than 8 months have passed from the priority date or the applicant is unable to declare unintentional delay, the applicant might still be able to file a US patent application within a 1-year grace period of the earliest public disclosure of the claimed invention. Government fees: Does the applicant company have less than 500 employees?

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Patently-O

MAY 15, 2024

Although Dick/Edison had patented the machine, they were an early adopter of the subscription model and wanted to also be the exclusive seller of copying supplies. Supporters argued the bill was necessary to prevent patent suppression and ensure access to inventions. He obtained his own patents and also partnered with Edison.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

While at this stage the particulars of Getty’s claim are unavailable, their press release states that Stability AI “unlawfully copied and processed millions of images protected by copyright and the associated metadata owned or represented by Getty Images”. temporary copy which is; 2. transient or incidental; 3.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

PDF copy available. When applying for a patent at the USPTO, the applicant must name all inventors of the invention claimed in the patent application. Absent an assignment, each joint inventor may exploit the invention without the permission of, and without accounting to, the other joint inventors.

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Patently-O

MARCH 10, 2022

He is also an inventor and builder (he has personally built three airplanes). Fleming sent a copy of his pending patent application to Cirrus who apparently then released a new aircraft embodying his patented design. Cirrus Design ( Fed. Hoyt Fleming is a patent attorney, and former Chief Patent Counsel for Micron. ” Slip Op.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

JULY 6, 2021

Drew Hirshfeld presents Deputy Secretary Graves with a copy of his ancestor’s patent. USPTO Leadership Presents Graves with Copy of Ancestor’s Patent. He later received a surprise framed copy of his ancestor’s patent who was one of the Nation’s first Black patent holders. Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO. On July 1, 2021, U.S.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 9, 2022

A patent is a form of Intellectual Property (IP) granted to the owners of an invention or innovation, giving them the right to control how others could use or exploit their invention or innovation. They believe in open-sourcing their patented inventions for use and modification under well-defined clauses, terms, and conditions.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Protecting software innovations, which include inventions, creative works, and commercial symbols, is essential through the umbrella of Intellectual Property. The Patents Act of 1970 focuses on patents, granting exclusive rights to inventors for new inventions or processes. It is given for 60 years. It is given for 20 years.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 1, 2023

Typically, they give the creator the only, time-limited right to use his or her invention and creation. [i] Additionally, it seeks to develop a public platform where inventors and producers can communicate with users and purchasers. Commercialization of IPRs”- Profit from IPRs by commercialising them.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 19, 2022

You have the right to free speech, but not to copy someone else’s texts because of copyright laws. invention, mark, movie etc.), Here, it is worth noting that it is granted to whoever registers the invention in the patent office, and does not need to be the inventor, scientist, funder, etc. what action, object etc.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 3, 2024

Lisa did not otherwise significantly contribute to the conception of the invention. EL notified the patent office of his prototype activities and that he told his daughter about the invention. When EL filed his patent application, he named himself as the sole inventor. Question 3. What do you think?

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

Organizations must carefully consider to consider these options when protecting their inventions. Understanding Patents A patent is a legal protection granted by the government to an inventor, providing the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a specified period, typically 20 years from the filing date.

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The IPKat

MAY 19, 2024

The international standards for patentability require that an invention is novel and inventive in view of the prior art. The prior art is any disclosure, written or oral, made available to the public before the filing date of the patent (with some grace period exceptions in certain jurisdictions for disclosures made by the inventor).

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 19, 2021

D405,622, referred to as “Linz” after its inventor Arthur W. 4,909,578 — referred to as “Abbate” after inventor William S. Thus it was improper to presume a nexus between the claimed invention and the commercial success, and it was up to Gamon to establish a nexus, which it failed to do.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 26, 2021

A patent is the granting of a property right to an inventor that prevents parties other than the inventor to produce, copy, or make use of the product or concept for their own means without the explicit permission of the patent-holder. The Different Types of Patents. Design Patents. Plant Patents. How to Obtain a Patent.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

Only the copyright owner has the right to make copies, distribute copies, perform, display, or make derivative works of the copyrighted work. If the Mona Lisa were still under copyright, copying it directly would be an infringement, but anyone could paint a slightly smiling woman in black. Patents protect inventions.

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