Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The Tradeoff: Giving Up Secret Information To Get Exclusive Rights. There is a tradeoff when you file a patent. In order to gain certain exclusive rights from the government, inventors must disclose detailed information on how to make and use their invention. What kind of information are we talking about?

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Design Patent No. D806,325 (the “D325 Patent”) for a “Pet Costume.” First, Pandaloon argues that the Complaint fails to allege that the inventor or her attorney were aware of either the prior art costumes during prosecution, that either believed that the references were material, and that either intentionally withheld them.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Design patents play a role when we have them, typically a handbag/jewelry/diamond cuts/chain designs/shoes. Issue: legal is often the last to know of new designs, so you need to know before the design is launched: need to explain that legal needs to be part of the process. Apple v Samsung changed perceptions.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. In fact, the only way to benefit from trade secret protection is to keep the information secret. As the U.S.

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Patently-O

JULY 13, 2021

Design Patent No. The reexamination examiner agreed with the challenge and issued a final rejection that the claimed design was anticipated by four different prior art references. There is simply no explanation or verification of the source, date or accessibility of the information presented on these documents.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

In our new paper, The Patent Law Origins of Science Fiction , available at [link] , we show that science fiction as a literary form was originally premised on the idea that works of science fiction are like patents. Gernsback was also an inventor and serious scientific thinker in his own right.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Thus, a legal safeguard should be provided to inventors for their inventions to keep their interest in science alive. In modern biology research, inventors come from various disciplines such as pharmaceutical, environmental, agricultural, and dairy, and all of them are involved in improving the quality of life.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Focus on what matters most So much can be said, and has been said, about the patent application process. To avoid information overload, let’s get back to the most basic things you need to know to file a patent application. How much to patent an idea? Patenting isn’t cheap. It can feel overwhelming.

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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. The Different Types of Patents. Utility Patents.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

WhatsApp has reportedly banned over 3 million Indian accounts on the messaging service in the 46 day period from 16 June to 31 July 2021, under the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. News from around the World.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 8, 2022

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing the most exciting developments in technology and innovation. In this article, we highlight several interesting US patents recently issued by the USPTO. Looking for more information on patents? Ferrari S.p.A.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Generally speaking, patenting an invention requires filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Although patenting an invention may seem challenging at first glance, having the right resources in place can make the entire process much easier. Utility Patent or Design Patent?

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The IPKat

MARCH 29, 2024

According to this kind of narrative, individual creators or inventors are perceived by the public as the weaker parties, thus benefiting of the favour of the public as the IP rights holder is perceived as giant Goliath regardless of the validity of the enforced IP rights.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 14, 2022

Design Patent No. D806,325 (the “D325 Patent”) for a “Pet Costume.” Pandaloon asserts that merely speculating about knowledge, where the prior art costumes were “widely available in the marketplace,” is insufficient to plead subjective knowledge under Rule 9(b).

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 14, 2023

Hormel Foods Corporation (22-1696) where the appellate panel found the purported inventor’s contribution to be “insignificant in quality. Blue Gentian sued Tristar for infringement of six patents, all of which relate to an expandable hose and named a sole inventor Michael Berardi: U.S. Patent Nos.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. In fact, the only way to benefit from trade secret protection is to keep the information secret. As the U.S.

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The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

Chapter 2, authored by David Musker, considers the overlaps between patents and designs. In Chapter 5, Robert Harrison focuses on the interactions between patents and utility models. The fictitious German inventors want to commercialise their invention, yet do not have sufficient funds to seek patent registration.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

For fields where the technology develops quickly, the examination process may take longer because more patents are being processed at the USPTO and Examiners must look through more potential prior art references. The inventor may elect to file either a provisional or non-provisional application. Appeal (MPEP § 1200).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. The ledger consists of unalterable digitally recorded information in packages called blocks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. The ledger consists of unalterable digitally recorded information in packages called blocks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. The ledger consists of unalterable digitally recorded information in packages called blocks.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. PATENTS: In the realm of intellectual property rights, patents play a crucial role in safeguarding the innovative ideas and inventions of startups.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Trade Secrets for Discrete Information. Once eligibility is determined, there are two primary forms of patent protection for software: provisional utility patent applications and non-provisional utility patents. User Interfaces may be protectable with Design Patents as well.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Dickson’s suggestions for “medical services in the nature of providing abortions,” “consultation services in the field of sexual health and wellness,” and “providing health information related to contraception” were all refused as already covered by broader categories. Stiffel: invalidated patent on another midcentury modern lamp.

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