Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. WHY ARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPORTANT FOR STARTUPS? Why are Intellectual Property Rights Important for Startups?

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As outlined in our previous post, on June 1, 2021 the Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law came into effect, allowing partial claiming in design patent applications. By: Quarles & Brady LLP

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IP Law 360

JUNE 26, 2024

Various intellectual property trade groups are expressing some skepticism toward a proposal over the United Nations using a new treaty to force design patent applicants to disclose more details in their applications.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. As owners of their intellect, inventors of intellectual properties have a natural right to exclusively commercialise the products of their minds.

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Garrigues Blog

JUNE 14, 2022

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published its 2021 Indicators Report ( WIPI Report 2021 ). These are the key global figures of the World Intellectual Property Indicators Report 2021: Patents: applications increased by 1.6% Industrial designs. 22 in patents, no.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

What is an intellectual property right? Intellectual property (IP) can seem abstract. At its core, intellectual property is a legal right. From an idea to something real: How do concepts become intellectual property? Keep in mind that patents must be registered in order to be protectable.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Today, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report, providing a snapshot of IP filing activities across the globe during 2023.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Suppose that you have an invention disclosure for a design of an article that you want to protect. When you review the invention disclosure, you notice that the design is ornamental, for example, a pattern, on an article such as a chair. You want to file a patent application to protect the design. 988 (C.C.P.A.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Is there a single design patent application that covers the EU? You can file a single European design patent application that covers the EU countries. If and when granted, a single registration called a Registered Community Design (RCD) would provide you with exclusive rights in all EU countries.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 2, 2023

However, owners may not appreciate another type of intellectual property right that can complement their trademark portfolios: design patents. Below is an overview of the potential benefits of filing design patent applications to protect two types of designs: trade dress and graphical.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This article is the fourth in a 5-part series on protecting your intellectual property. One of the most common filing strategies is to file a US provisional patent application. US provisional patents are something of an oddity, as few countries have a designated provisional application.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

From source code and graphics to unique characters, iconic environments and embedded music, online games are multilayered, content-rich creations whose intellectual property (IP) can easily be ripped off. Protect Your Game’s Intellectual Property How, then, to safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to create?

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. This is referred to as a proposed new ‘patent disclosure requirement’. plants, animals, and microorganisms), and knowledge systems.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As outlined in our previous post , on June 1, 2021 the Fourth Amendment to the Chinese Patent Law came into effect, allowing partial claiming in design patent applications. What Does it Mean to Fail to Form a “Relatively Independent Area” or a “Relatively Complete Design Unit” of a Product?

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 27, 2022

The concept of Intellectual Property Rights (hereinafter IPRs) is in direct relation with creativity and innovation. Formally in 1995, the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Agreement (TRIPS) came into being from where started the journey of providing minimum protection standards in relation to international trade.

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SpicyIP

JULY 18, 2024

Controller of Patents and Designs , came down heavily on the IPO for its shoddy order rejecting the patent application filed by the appellant. The judgment raises serious concerns regarding the quality of functioning of the patent office. The above patent application was filed in 2011.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

A basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) law is essential to managing an Amazon storefront, as IP issues can be a minefield for the uninformed. Patents A patent permits the owner to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing the invention of the patent.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

Beyond Borders: Accessing Top-Quality Legal Services for Intellectual Property Protection @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6434ddeeda7ab5469{display: For most intellectual property questions, your attorney can be located anywhere in the United States.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

On 8 November 2021, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report ( WIPI ), reviewing global IP activity in 2020. The 2008 Outline states that: The quantity of intellectual property will be greater.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A comprehensive guide to intellectual property and legal protections for software technology. When considering how to secure your software product from potential theft or infringement, it is essential to understand the key forms of legal protection offered under Intellectual Property (IP) law.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right. As such, in terms of predictions for the coming year, the commencement of consultations on changes to the UK patent system in light of AI feels like a safe bet.

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Therefore, a medical device that is not simply an arrangement or rearrangement of known devices, each of which functions independently of one another in a known manner, is patentable in India subject to its novelty and inventiveness. Medical devices are patentable in India with certain caveats.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is amending the rules of practice in patent cases by creating a separate space for individuals with educational backgrounds in design-related disciplines to qualify to practice before the USPTO in the limited capacity of design patent application proceedings.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Federal Circuit recently narrowly construed the claim of a design patent application to reverse the holding of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) affirming the rejection of the claim for a lip implant based on a prior art reference for an art tool. 29/491,550 (the ’550 application). 3d 1334 (Fed.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 22, 2023

Interesting Patents | Nintendo and Pokémon Company’s New Patent Application by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Industrial designs (“ID”) protect a product’s unique appearance such as shape, configuration, pattern and/or ornamental features. The protection can be obtained for the design of the entire finished article or just a part of it. These types of considerations are protectable through patents or trade secrets.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 3, 2024

So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right. The court unanimously found that AI cannot.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

In particular, ChatGPT is a type of “language” model designed to respond with a natural language reply when prompted with a text-based question. The “Chat” in ChatGPT refers to this question-and-answer design, where ChatGPT behaves like a ChatBot. ” OpenAI, ChatGPT General FAQ.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Even though the analysis could have stopped at Step 2A Prong One, the Board also held that “the claims of the current application include specific features that were specifically designed to achieve an improved technological result” and “provide improvements to that technical field” (under Step 2A Prong Two). In In re Appl.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As patent lawyers, meeting deadlines can be crucial to the success of a patent application. Two of the most important deadlines one needs to be aware of while prosecuting patent applications in India are the deadline for filing a request for examination and the deadline for filing a response to the first examination report.

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 23, 2023

Patent applications are critical to innovation and intellectual property protection, yet they can often be expensive, complex, and time-consuming to process. Fortunately, there is an increasingly popular alternative: the Design Patent Rocket Docket. The post How can I use design patent rocket docket?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

First published by ALM / Law.com in The Intellectual Property Strategist All of us have been exposed to and perhaps even overwhelmed by news about generative artificial intelligence (AI). 2022) recently confirmed that an inventor under the patent statute must be a natural person. Vidal , No. 2021-2347 (Fed.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 26, 2023

As patent attorneys, adhering to deadlines is pivotal for the success of a patent application. In India, two critical deadlines to bear in mind while prosecuting patent applications are those for filing a request for examination and responding to the first examination report. vs. Union of India & Anr.,

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

2) Furthermore, it is permissible to file a utility model in a country by virtue of a right of priority based on the filing of a patent application, and vice versa. 2) Furthermore, it is permissible to file a utility model in a country by virtue of a right of priority based on the filing of a patent application, and vice versa.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

in 2021, according to a report published November 21 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The biggest increase in patent filings was in Asia, where 67.6% of worldwide patent applications were filed. Trademark applications grew at a much faster rate than patent applications, with a 5.5%

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Majumdar & Co, a reputed full service Intellectual property Firm. founded in 1993 is a full service Intellectual Property firm manned with professionals in and specializes in the practice of Intellectual Property Laws including Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Copyright, Trade secrets.

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