Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) may change how we invent: many envision a collaborative approach between human inventors and AI systems that develop novel solutions to problems together. Such AI-assisted inventions present a new set of legal issues under patent law. On February 13, 2024, the U.S. 101 and 115.

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IPilogue

MAY 30, 2022

In late November 2021, Lululemon launched a lawsuit for design patent infringement against Peloton in relation to perceived similarities in the design elements of various pieces of activewear, including sports bras and leggings. Only months later, in January 2022, Nike brought an action against Lululemon for utility patent infringement.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 25, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office for World Intellectual Property Day! April 25, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Tue, 04/25/2023 - 09:48 Intellectual property Post by Kathi Vidal Every year on April 26, we join intellectual property (IP) organizations from across the globe to celebrate World Intellectual Property (IP) Day.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 1, 2023

The term “intellectual property” signifies any creation of the human intellect. It comprises of ideas, inventions, designs and discoveries, that can be used to earn recognition and financial gains. The most common examples of intellectual property are copyrights, patents and trademarks, among others.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

Introduction Before hunting into the intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the metaverse, it is essential to know what the metaverse entails. In the metaverse and physical world, the notion of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has a murky image.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

Abstract This paper delves into the profound integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into contemporary life and its impact on intellectual property rights (IPR). Most of the creative work that AI is doing in some or other way impacts the intellectual property rights of other people.

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IP.com

JUNE 27, 2024

Over the last 2 years AI has been a dominant subject of Intellectual Property, Patent, and Copyright media space, especially as resolutions to cases regarding critical copyright issues and AI inventorship abilities conclude and set new standards for how AI can be used. MercExchange (547 U.S. But will this decline continue?

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Intepat

MAY 10, 2024

The realm of startups and intellectual property (IP), where creativity generates investment and innovation meets protection. It becomes significant to observe that intellectual property (IP) protection frequently suffers in the rush to develop. But what sets these startups apart?

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Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2023

My name is Dennis Crouch, and I am a law professor at Mizzou and author of Patently-O. It is my privilege to discuss the role of generative AI in the realm of intellectual property and the need for clear guidance from the USPTO. This scenario closely mirrors the role of generative AI in the invention process.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or entities over creations of the mind. These rights safeguard intangible assets resulting from human creativity and innovation, allowing creators to have control and benefit from their inventions or creations.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 31, 2024

Blockchain is becoming central to more FinTech patent portfolios than ever – but it’s harder to obtain protection on blockchain than most other technologies. CLS Bank (2014) strengthened limits on what subject matter is eligible for patent protection under 35. By: Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

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Patently-O

MAY 26, 2024

Biopiracy involves researchers or companies obtaining GR or TK, using it to develop commercial products like medicines, and obtaining patents without adequately compensating or getting permission from the original TK/GR holders. You can see a Sean Connery look-alike doing this in my image below.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

What does it mean to protect intellectual property? Now that we know what intellectual property is , let’s talk about how to protect intellectual property. What do we mean by intellectual property protection? What would it mean, for example, to protect your personal property?

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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. They prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission.

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Intepat

MAY 28, 2024

Intellectual property transforms knowledge into an economic result by interacting with legal and economic forces in the market. It includes creations of mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, and names used in commerce. What is Intellectual Property Management?

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

This is a review of the book , The Elgar Companion to Intellectual Property and the Sustainable Development Goals , edited by Bita Amani , Caroline B. Ali Malik addresses "SDG 2: zero hunger, food and plant-related intellectual property, and access to plant genetic resources." Ncube and Matthew Rimmer.

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Intepat

MAY 2, 2024

At the crossroads of technology and law, the intriguing world of quantum computing meets the established domain of intellectual property rights (IPR). This article aims to untangle this complexity, showing how quantum advancements and intellectual property rights intersect.

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The IPKat

JUNE 21, 2022

This Kat is delighted to review “ Intellectual Property as a Complex Adaptive System ” (eds. The book opens with Anselm Kamperman Sanders and Anke Moerland advancing their vision as to why intellectual property (IP) must be regarded as a complex adaptive system (CAS).

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IIPRD

MAY 9, 2024

This has led to the introduction of intellectual property rights which are a set of exclusionary rights as it excludes the world from enjoying a set of rights arising out an invention or creation, except the inventor or creator. Competition Commission of India and Ors.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Biotechnology and Intellectual Property are intrinsically linked given that both fields require technology and innovation to pull them forward. What is invented through biotechnological processes must be protected through patent protection lest a third person misuses the same.

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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. AI patent activities by year. Inventors and patent attorneys often face the challenge of effectively protecting new AI technology development.

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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. About Intellectual Property Rights Intellectual properties are the manifestation of digital revolution that fuels 21st century technologically-driven economies.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ramalho’s structure is simple and clear, two main parts, in two chapters – the first covering AI and copyright, and the second AI and patents – with one agenda, are AI-generated creations protectable? She then analyses relevant parts of copyright and patent protection for AI-generated content under European, US, Australian and Japanese law.

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Intepat

APRIL 2, 2022

A patent is a form of intellectual property right granted to an invention. It gives the inventor or patent owner exclusive rights and prevents others from manufacturing, selling, or marketing the invention. Usually, the patent stands valid for 20 years from the date of application. Patents as assets.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Introduction The protection of intellectual property rights and the preservation of traditional knowledge are more important than ever in this era of fast technological innovation and globalization. Traditional Knowledge It includes the collective knowledge, customs, and inventions that societies have created and preserved over time.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

In today’s highly competitive working environment, almost every other individual knows what Intellectual Property (IP) is and that the protection of IP assets is a matter of paramount importance. Preventative Measures for Safeguarding a Trade Secret. For more visit: [link].

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Just like your business, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) also grapples with the boundaries of intellectual property (IP) protection and using AI. An important question is what happens when AI is part of the inventive process. Artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting all facets of modern life.

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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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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

*Written by Uttara Nair INTRODUCTION The administration and assignment of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and proprietary knowledge, are critical for all business entities, particularly those in the technology sector.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Inventors and patent practitioners filing patent applications before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may have an obligation to disclose if artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the innovation process. This information is helpful to the USPTO, which believes that “the most effective patent examination occurs when.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 16, 2023

These innovations are which attract more and more buyers, which is guarantee their huge profits thus, they tried to use legal means available to protect their innovations, and ultimately, they came up with the idea to make it their exclusive property under Intellectual Property Law. Protection of products intended for Halloween.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 10, 2023

As AI technologies continue to evolve, the question of intellectual property protection becomes increasingly significant. Patents play a crucial role in safeguarding AI inventions and encouraging innovation in this rapidly advancing field. It is key to know that AI inventions have been examined and issued as U.S.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 28, 2023

This week in Washington IP news, as a new school year begins, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) looks at the latest research on invention education. federal government can do to patent rights during a public health emergency. federal government can do to patent rights during a public health emergency.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Walsh You can’t “trademark your copyright,” but you can protect your brands and innovations with intellectual property rights. They discuss the significance of protecting distinct creations, from inventions to brands to original works of authorship, in the competitive middle market landscape throughout the world.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. Taking a Step Ahead: Points of Consideration.

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IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2023

Fox Intellectual Property Moot Team and JD Candidates at Osgoode Hall Law School. Fox Intellectual Property Moot. The students explored an interesting and complex moot problem about infringement of a patent protecting a novel method of using W-band frequencies for telecommunications.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

One of the topics which raises many legal issues, particularly with generative AI (“genAI”), is intellectual property. We look forward to seeing the USPTO guidance to examiners early next year.

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