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USPTO Presents AI Strategy as AI Patent Applications Soar by 33%

IP Watchdog

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today released an official Artificial Intelligence Strategy aimed at outlining the challenges faced by the Office both internally and externally, as the reach of AI impacts all aspects of innovation and society.

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World Intellectual Property Organization Adopts Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge

JD Supra Law

Following nearly twenty-five years of negotiations, members of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently adopted a treaty implementing the new requirement for international patent applicants to disclose in their applications any Indigenous Peoples and/or communities that provided traditional knowledge on which the applicant drew (..)

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Intellectual Property Protection: How to protect IP

Patent Trademark Blog

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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USPTO’s Rapid Policy Shifts Threaten Patent System Stability

Patently-O

A joint letter from the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) to Congress highlights that the patent application backlog is at a high point.

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Understanding IPO’s Rejection of UPL’s Patent Application for Mancozeb and Ortho Silicic Acid Combination in Light of the Patent Bargain and Sufficiency of Disclosure

SpicyIP

Recently, the Indian Patent Office rejected a patent application by UPL Ltd. for lack of sufficient disclosure mandated under Section 10(4) of the Patents Act. Her passion lies in understanding the intersections of AI regulation and intellectual property rights. Her previous posts can be accessed here.

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Chinese Patent Office Plans to Crack Down on Abnormal Patent Applications

IP Watchdog

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a draft of new measures that would downgrade the ratings of Chinese patent agencies that approve abnormal or fraudulent patents. CNIPA released the draft on October 8, which expands on a trial started in January 2022 in four provinces.

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USPTO Fee Increases: What Patent Applicants Need to Know for 2025

Larson & Larson

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced significant fee changes that will take effect on January 19, 2025. As a patent attorney, I want to highlight the key adjustments and their potential impact on patent applicants and strategies. for most patent-related services. patent system.