IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The withdrawal was expected, with panelists at IPWatchdog’s Life Sciences Masters Program in October predicting based on USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s comments at the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting that the rule was unlikely to be finalized before her departure from the Office.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this year, the European Patent Office (EPO) updated some of its Guidelines for Examination in a way that potentially could affect U.S. patent litigation.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

According to condition (c), an application that is granted a special status for expedited processing, such as under Track One or Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), is ineligible to the DSMER Program. According to condition (d), the DSMER Program is only open to applications governed by the SME requirements (the requirements of 35 U.S.C.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 7, 2022

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Deputy Director Drew Hirshfeld will step down from a nearly 30-year career with the Office on June 21, the USPTO announced today. Hirshfeld became Commissioner for Patents with the USPTO in 2015.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

In today’s connected global economy, obtaining patent protection in multiple jurisdictions is the best way for companies to protect their intellectual property on a global scale. However, different countries have different patentability requirements and prosecution schemes, and these differences.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 13, 2021

Upon recognizing the cruciality of MSMEs for the Indian economy, the Government of India has introduced several schemes and programs that are specifically targeted to encourage MSMEs. The Government of India has time and again recognized the importance of IPR for MSMEs.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Vidya Drolia case laid down certain conditions for non-arbitrability of disputes and stated that grant and issue of patents and registration of trademarks were exclusive sovereign or government functions, thus making them non-arbitrable. Intellectual Property Appellate Board abolished through the Tribunals Reform Act, 2021.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2023

interests; Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announces an AI policy framework that he hopes will lay the groundwork for bipartisan AI policy; and IPWatchdog hosts its inaugural Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management Masters program.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

In this post, developed along the lines of a literature review cum blogpost, Yashna Walia has looked through the various government policy documents on AI to see what they have to say about IP! However, he also stated that the government was not considering bringing a law or regulating the growth of artificial intelligence in the country.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This is one of my favorite events of the year because it mixes intellectual property law discussion with three days of skiing. As I prepare to teach patent prosecution in the spring, I’m looking forward to hearing prosecution hot topics from George Lewis (Merchant & Gould).

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In both cases, the Government argued that the Court’s recent decisions have strayed from earlier precedent and have fostered uncertainty regarding the patent eligibility standards. Additionally, if you are a patent owner or inventor, please include the number of U.S. Patent prosecution strategy and portfolio management; b.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 23, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sent out an email alert on March 16, 2023 about its transition to eGrants for patents. This change to electronic patent grants as opposed to paper patents is in accord with the USPTO’s continued changes to an all-electronic and no paper system.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 15, 2023

Udupa, whose appointment was announced in December, comes to the USPTO after serving the last seven years as the head of litigation for Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where she was responsible for heading HPE’s intellectual property litigation and formulating case strategies.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that certain intellectual property (IP)-related transactions are now authorized in Russia, following publication by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of General License No.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

Founded in 1897, AIPLA in a national bar association dedicated to issues of intellectual property. This includes the protection and enforcement of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, trade secrets, privacy, and related subject matter. Topics covered at this year’s event include the following: Patent prosecution.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Having freelanced as a patent research analyst, he developed an interest in patent prosecution and in exploring the Patents Act through various interpretative approaches. He is currently engaged in WIPO-Harvard Law School Course in Patent Law and Global Public Health. His previous posts can be accessed here. ]

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The rules, if passed, are surely a strong attempt towards fighting the long-standing issue of pendency in the Indian Patent Office, but concurrently it can also led to dilution of material safeguards within the Patent Act, which are in place to ensure that applicants/ patentees stick to their end of the patent bargain.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Upcoming Changes in Korean Patent Law for 2024 by John DeStefano Understanding the 2024 Korean Patent Law Amendments As champions of innovation and protectors of intellectual property, it is vital for us to stay informed about the most recent developments in patent law worldwide.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 14, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) recent Request for Comments (RFC) on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) highlights a critical juncture in intellectual property law—evaluating the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on the non-obviousness standard.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 23, 2021

is a principal in Fish’s Austin office, where she helps progressive innovators survey, secure, and sustain their intellectual property assets in competitive markets. is a principal in the Boston office of Fish & Richardson, where she focuses on patent prosecution. Flanagan, Ph.D. She received her J.D. King, Ph.D.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The recipient is an individual who has served the best interests of the community and the intellectual property system itself. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuiy, ret.), is awarded annually to a respected industry leader and advocate for fairness.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 14, 2023

The following are example steps that trademark applicants can take to protect their personal information and intellectual property rights: Contact your trademark attorney immediately. Arndt is a Member in Dickinson Wright’s Austin office, where she focuses her practice on patent prosecution.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 4, 2024

2024) A recent copyright infringement lawsuit filed by small Boston intellectual property boutique Hsuanyeh Law Group PC (HLG) against international giant Winston & Strawn LLP focuses a dividing line that can highlight when copying the work of another firm is permissible. Hsuanyeh Law Group v. 2013 WL 4666330, at *1 (D.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 18, 2023

Enable more underrepresented groups to practice design patent law. Assist more underrepresented inventors in acquiring patents. Empower individuals with valuable knowledge of design to aid design patent prosecution. At Founders Legal, we are passionate about helping our clients protect their intellectual property.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Recently, India and a group of 4 European countries- Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland (EFTA) signed a Trade Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on a variety of trade related issues, including intellectual property rights. Sreenath is an independent legal researcher and Adjunct Faculty of Law at Ramaiah Law College.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 12, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register announcing that the agency would be revising its rules of practice to require that information disclosure statements related to patent term adjustments (PTAs) be submitted on Form PTO/SB/133.

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IIPRD

MAY 10, 2020

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES. Scheme for Facilitating Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection. SIPP is envisaged to facilitate the protection of Patents , Trademarks , and Designs of innovative and interesting start-ups. Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (NRDC).

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

I’m always on the lookout for interesting new scholarship related to intellectual property and innovation policy. The following are a few of the articles that I’ve been delving into this past week: James Hicks, Do Patents Drive Investment in Software? , 1277 (2024). Christa Laser, Scientific Educations Among U.S.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 21, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal imploring her to take steps to strengthen the Ukrainian National Office for Intellectual Property and Innovations (UANIPIO) in the face of Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

Patent law and practice in China commenced a significant adjustment at the outset of 2024. The revised Regulations and Guidelines became effective on January 20, 2024, and they were intended to make significant changes toward enhancing patent quality, increasing examination efficiency, and strengthening patent protection.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 18, 2023

A team from the Centre for Intellectual Property, Innovation and Technology at Hidayatullah National Law University recently released a monograph titled ‘A Study of Patent Opposition System’, available here (PDF). Views expressed in the post are his own. Long post ahead. ]. Examining Oppositions: Time for a Deeper Look.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Some comments cited data pointing to supposed issues with artificially extended market exclusivity for branded drugs, while at least one pharmaceutical firm called out a well-known data source as improperly inflating that company’s patent data.

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Under this act, the Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has the authority to highlight patent applications for scrutiny by U.S. various three-letter and four-letter government agencies), ensuring certain innovations remain confidential. defense departments (e.g.,

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

The patent owner is given exclusive rights to the invention, meaning they can prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without their permission. This period of exclusivity lasts for 20 years from the date the patent application was filed. Assistance with Your Patent Needs. important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-623e9c838b0dc2332{flex-direction:

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 24, 2022

According to condition (c), an application that is granted a special status for expedited processing, such as under Track One or Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), is ineligible to the DSMER Program. According to condition (d), the DSMER Program is only open to applications governed by the SME requirements (the requirements of 35 U.S.C.

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