Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

However, whether ownership actually transferred is also based on the law of the nation governing title to the invention. Lack of support issues are common in European patent prosecution but can be avoided through effective application drafting. Thus, in this scenario, the patent can be revoked in its entirety.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

by Dennis Crouch I’m excited that my next patent-law event will be the IP CLE Conference, January 7-10, 2024 at the Viewline in Snowmass, Colorado. This is one of my favorite events of the year because it mixes intellectual property law discussion with three days of skiing. Lots more here – check out the agenda.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

AIPLA is comprised primarily of practitioners in private and corporate practice, in government service, and in the academic community. Membership includes companies, law firms, government personnel, and others who focus on related areas of law. Patent Law. Corporate litigation. Nominations.

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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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SpicyIP

JULY 25, 2021

Instead of such an approach, the committee could have asked the specific question of whether the current patent law or copyright law requires any amendments in the light of developments in AI and machine learning and to answer it, it could have asked a set of specific sub-questions. The discussions on Sec. When to study?

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 18, 2023

Supporters of the proposal believe it would: Improve the quality of design patent practitioners and representation. Enable more underrepresented groups to practice design patent law. Assist more underrepresented inventors in acquiring patents. They are expected to: Have minimal economic impact on small entities.

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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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SpicyIP

JANUARY 18, 2023

That is to say, ‘applicants’ are interested stakeholders here, and focusing on issues faced by applicants alone, just one of the many stakeholders, does not equate to understanding the patent oppositions mechanism as a whole. Further, there is no mention of who has commissioned the report.

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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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Patent Application Invention Inventor Patent Prosecution 52

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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Patent Application Invention Inventor Patent Prosecution 52

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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IP Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

Patent law and practice in China commenced a significant adjustment at the outset of 2024. Among the changes being watched most closely inside and outside China are the principle of good faith, the preliminary examination of utility models, and the impact of Patent Term Extension. Moreover, the outcome of the upcoming U.S.

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

She contrasts their origins, core technologies, relationships with venture capital, industry, academia, and government agencies, as well as their intellectual property strategies. Two solutions: (1) USPTO-FDA interaction during patent prosecution; (2) expanding inequitable conduct with a “pharma exception.”

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Sreenath is an independent legal researcher and Adjunct Faculty of Law at Ramaiah Law College. His research focuses on intellectual property rights in relation to health systems, sustainable development and innovation, pharmaceutical patents, knowledge governance, and technology and law.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The ratio set by them are so diverse that, in an adversarial proceeding such as patent prosecution or litigation, the opposite parties may pick their respective chosen or desired positions based on any of them, and no clear conclusion could be arrived at. 31, emphasis added].

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Patently-O

MAY 15, 2024

In my view, the proposed fee increases for continuation applications, RCEs, and excess claims suggest the USPTO is using financial incentives to shape applicant behavior and encourage more compact and focused patent prosecution. Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board Decisions (Docket No.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Kartikeya is a second-year law student of the LL.B. Having freelanced as a patent research analyst, he developed an interest in patent prosecution and in exploring the Patents Act through various interpretative approaches. course at NLSIU Bangalore. His previous post can be accessed here.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

He concluded that the impugned order is aligned with the government’s scientific goals and food security concerns. The decision clarifies the purpose of the two processes and is a must read for all patent law enthusiasts. The Rules introduce monumental changes in the patent regime with far-reaching implications.

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