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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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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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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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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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

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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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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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 22, 2021

It reportedly conceived two separate inventions without any human intervention and therefore, was designated as an inventor on patent applications related to those inventions. By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In his recent work published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice , Dr. Mo Abolkheir argues that the prevailing interpretation of ‘inventive steps’ places emphasis on the inventor’s imaginative capacity rather than the invention itself. Bhuwan is a third year B.A., Recently, in Rhodia Operations v.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals vs Controller of Patents and Designs on 22 October 2024 (Madras High Court) Image from here In this case, an appeal was filed under Section 3(b) and 59 of the Patents Act to overturn a rejection of a patent application by Patent Office.

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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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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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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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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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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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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Design patents and utility patents are two different things. Design patents protect ornamental designs, such as the shape of a perfume bottle or the design on flatware. To be patentable, however, both designs and functional inventions must satisfy two requirements. Telflex, Inc.,

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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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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Introduction Intellectual Property refers to those intangible assets which are created by virtue of the human intellect. The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 26, 2023

On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced amendments to fee schedules set out in the Patent Rules, Trademarks Regulations, Industrial Design Regulations, and Copyright Regulations and will take effect by January 1, 2024. to $555.00 as of January 1, 2024. to $225.00

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IIPRD

JUNE 24, 2024

INTRODUCTION In today’s increasingly interconnected world, “Intellectual Property Rights” have emerged as a vital area, influencing global innovation, creativity, and economic development. Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2021

We invite you to participate in the tryouts for the annual Patent Application Drafting Competition (PADC)! About the Patent Drafting Competition. The winner of each regional round will compete in the National Finals held at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. .

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SpicyIP

MAY 17, 2023

It puts India on a “Priority Watch List Category” for the outstanding and new issues which allegedly affect United States (US) based intellectual property-intensive industries (p. The report shows specific concern about patents among the other intellectual property issues. 59, para 1).

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This is a reminder that submissions to try out for the annual National Patent Application Drafting Competition (PDC) team are due on Friday, October 22 at 3pm ! About the Patent Drafting Competition. Team patent applications will be due on January 16, 2022.

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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

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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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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Patently-O

AUGUST 1, 2021

Ananaya Agrawal: South Africa Approves World’s First Patent With AI Inventor (Source: Jurist). Fred Lambert: Tesla Discloses Cybertruck Design Influences in Fascinating New Patent (Source: Electrek). Dr. Pavel Kocourek: Revealing Private Information in a Patent Race (Source: SSRN). ALG Intellectual Property, LLC.

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IPilogue

JUNE 2, 2022

Reversing what seemed like a victory for supporters of AI-owned intellectual property, the full bench of the Federal Court of Australia has confirmed the majority view of the world: only human inventors can own patent rights to their creations. What Does This Mean in the Canadian Context?

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The IPKat

AUGUST 16, 2021

Late last month, South Africa's Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) became the first Patent Office in the world to award a patent that names an artificial intelligence as the inventor of a product. a machine/device) to be named as the inventor in a patent application. See Rule 4.1(a)(iv).

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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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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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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Understanding the implications of patent thickets is crucial for stakeholders, seeking to foster innovation while navigating the complex terrain of intellectual property rights. On one hand, the patent system is designed to incentivize inventors by granting them exclusive rights for a limited time.

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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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Intellectual Property Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

In recent years, AI patent activity has exponentially increased. The figure below shows the volume of public AI patent applications categorized by AI component in the U.S. Another flavor of AI patents is related to accelerators, hardware pieces with built-in software logic accelerating training and/or inferencing process.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 7, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Sukarm Sharma Software patenting remains one of the most contentious issues in patent law jurisprudence, with an ever ping-ponging legal position. Sukarm is an undergraduate law student at NLSIU, Bangalore. Microsoft v.

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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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