Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is the filing deadline for a US design patent based on a foreign priority application? When it comes to filing related patent applications across different countries, filing dates are critical. A US design patent application must be filed within six months of your foreign priority date.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 27, 2023

When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the inventor has only supplied color drawings or photographs of the invention. Can you file the utility patent application with the color drawings or photographs? Typically, the drawings in a utility patent application are submitted in black and white.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 30, 2021

What kinds of comments are useful in revising a draft patent application? So your patent attorney has send you a first draft of your utility patent application for your review. You’re not sure what to do, so you read my helpful tips on how to review a draft patent application.

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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. Keep it secret or file a patent ? There is a tradeoff when you file a patent. In exchange for the public disclosure of your proprietary information, the government is willing to give you a patent.

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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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Intepat

APRIL 4, 2022

’ moment, inventors tend to get excited about sharing it with the world. Will it affect the patentability of the invention? It is time to think if our ideas are patentable if we share them in the public domain. In India, the NDAs are valid for one year, within which you have to file a patent application.

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Patently-O

MARCH 10, 2022

Hoyt Fleming is a patent attorney, and former Chief Patent Counsel for Micron. 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.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Patent pending means that a patent has been applied for but has not yet been granted. It is a term often used by inventors to display their intellectual property rights as it notifies others that they are pursuing protection and that copying it may count as an infringement if the patent is granted.

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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? The US, the European Patent Office, and Australia all have considered this question. For his patent applications Dr Thaler replied ‘ by ownership of the creativity machine “DABUS” ’ ([6]).

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 8, 2022

Patents in Oman. 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. Examination.

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Patently-O

MAY 21, 2024

It remains to be seen whether those traditional design patent considerations will continue. As a reinterpretation of the law, the case will have immediate effect — applying to all pending design patent applications as well as those already issued.

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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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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

The eGrant patent will “[m]irror the appearance of the currently produced bound patent grants” and “[u]se an encrypted certification/validation technology.” A sample of this new eGrant patent is available here. The new system will save time and money, improve efficiency, and make it easier for inventors to access their patents.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This post will analyse the Controller’s orders and assess the propriety of the observations in light of the historical development of the Patent Act 1970 over the Patent Act 1958. The foundation of the Patents Act, 1970, is influenced by the recommendations of the Ayyangar Committee (“ Report on the revisions in the patent law ”).

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Patently-O

JANUARY 3, 2024

After talking again with Jane, EL decided to patent the device. He initially filed a provisional patent application in June 2020. That was followed by a non-provisional patent application in January 2021 claiming priority back to the provisional. Question 3. What do you think?

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

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. Gernsback was also an inventor and serious scientific thinker in his own right. Compare 35 U.S.C. §

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Since blockchain plays a pivotal role in the crypto market, several inventors have attempted to legally protect the various components of blockchain technology using patents. In recent years, applications for blockchain patents have increased at a rapid rate.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 11, 2023

The eGrant patent will “[m]irror the appearance of the currently produced bound patent grants” and “[u]se an encrypted certification/validation technology.” A sample of this new eGrant patent is available here. Currently, it can take several months for a patent to be issued after it is filed.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Continued Debates over AI as an Inventor. Around the world, patent registrars grappled with patent applications that credit artificial intelligence software as the inventor. CCM Hockey).

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Let’s delve into the possibilities for patenting products that are already for sale. Need to file a design patent application promptly? Contact US patent attorney Vic Lin at vlin@icaplaw.com to explore working with us. Will it cost more to apply for a design patent after selling product?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

Moritz Ammelburg and Peter Fasse examine the patentability requirements and prosecution schemes in the US and Europe and how applicants can prepare applications that will best serve their needs in both jurisdictions. PDF copy available. Read the full article on Managing IP. Practice tip. Right of priority. Amendments.

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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. It protects a fair platform for the protection of the idea which is very crucial.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 26, 2021

Understanding what exactly a patent is, and the purpose they serve, is important when determining if you need one. Well-known examples of patents include the iPhone, where Apple has exclusive rights to determine where iPhones can be sold and how they are represented, or even GPS. Plant Patents. How to Obtain a Patent.

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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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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

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. To qualify for a patent, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Are there any issues with your inventor declarations or assignments? Is the US patent law firm familiar with PCT nuances? What is the difference between theory and reality in US patent law practice? Do you need to expedite your US patent application? I would argue experience.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The PCT protects the invention of the applicant in many countries. Instead of filing multiple national or regional patent application, a single international patent application can be filed. Thereafter, the RO keeps one copy of the international application for record purposes with the name “Home copy”.

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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

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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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

When your product contains unique functional features, apply for a utility patent. If your product has unique aesthetic features that are nonfunctional, file a design patent application. See utility patent costs here and design patent costs here. How long will it take to get a utility patent?

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Patently-O

MAY 15, 2024

He obtained his own patents and also partnered with Edison. 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. Justice Ginsburg emphasized that U.S.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Fortunately, with some basic knowledge and guidance, patenting your invention can be a straightforward and rewarding experience. Generally speaking, patenting an invention requires filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Utility Patent or Design Patent?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Oracle Supreme Court Decision , where the Court determined that Google’s copying of 11,500 lines of Oracle’s Java SE code was indeed fair use of that material as a matter of law. Patent Protection for Functionality. The most time-sensitive of all filings are your patent filings.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ideally, it is the responsibility of the Patent Office to check that every applicant wishing to obtain a patent registration is complying with the mandated rules and procedural formalities, and in case there are any lapses, the office must take appropriate measures. The second opponent also mentioned in Page No.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

However, to safeguard the interest of the respondent, the Court directed the appellant to place the copy of the GST invoices on the record within ten days of the sale. The appellant argued that the application was rejected summarily on ground that it did not appear before the respondent for the hearing. Star Scientific Limited v.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The thing that trips up a lot of inventors — and causes the USPTO to hold back giving out patent “candy” — is if their invention is strictly in the software or computer-related arts or is a discovery of a scientific process.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

Design patents protect the ornamental features of a product and can be obtained for any new, original, and non-obvious ornamental design for an article of manufacture. The USPTO is responsible for granting these types of patents. How Long do Design Patents Last? important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-6227f19f3f3a25707{align-items:

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