Patently-O

APRIL 25, 2023

As artificial intelligence progresses at an unprecedented pace, numerous cases have emerged where generative AI has played a crucial role in conceiving an invention. This raises the question of whether it is appropriate to designate the human, who contributed to only a part of the invention and collaborated with the AI, as the sole inventor.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Recent developments and successes in AI-drug discovery highlight some of the key IP issues in AI-drug development. Companies are being forced to tackle these issues head-on as the IP law advances almost as quickly as the science. The key legal test is whether a skilled person could perform the invention.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The much discussed, but previously unreleased, Restoring America Invents Act has finally been made public. The bill was submitted by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in what he described late last week as an attempt to reverse the reforms of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) made by former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu.

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IP Law 360

JUNE 20, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office's guidance on when inventions developed using artificial intelligence can be patented generated criticism from the American Bar Association's Section of Intellectual Property Law, expressing concern that it could be detrimental as it "casts doubt on inventorship through general acts of human direction."

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A very important question at the intersection of AI and IP is: how do we define inventorship in situations where artificial intelligence plays a role in the creation of an invention? AI technologies bring several new business opportunities, but they also bring a host of new legal questions, including in intellectual property law.

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

Just like every lock has its matching key, each type of IP serves a specific purpose. With so many IPs available trademarks, patents, copyrights, and more – how can you choose the right one for your work, product, or business? For that, first let us understand what are IP and IPR. of their work for a fixed period.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 27, 2025

Protecting your intellectual property requires a strategic, multi-faceted approachare you making the most of your IP assets? Learn how to determine whether to disclose or protect inventions as trade secrets, identify valuable design patent opportunities, and leverage unconventional trademarks to strengthen your.

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IP.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) is a vital asset for any corporation, especially when it involves a groundbreaking technology that could shape the future of the industry. Crafting a strategic IP plan for a single technology requires meticulous planning, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of both legal and market landscapes.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 1, 2022

It's New Year's Day 2022, and as we do each year at this time, we asked our readers to weigh in on their “wildest dreams” for IP in the upcoming year (though I tend to agree with one commenter below who said, “I don’t dream about IP…if you do, seek immediate professional help.”)

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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.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under newly appointed Director, Kathi Vidal, and some exciting precedents set in the rapidly evolving area of inventions and art created by artificial intelligence machines, among other developments.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 25, 2023

While many speakers cautioned against moving too quickly to change the rules for AI-generated inventions, others warned that doing nothing could result in chaos for the USPTO and grave economic and innovation losses for the country.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 28, 2025

She shared several pertinent points on issues concerning expert evidence in IP litigations and what she thinks is the best way forward for the Indian Courts vis a vis engaging experts in IP matters. Malobika Sen (MS) : Could you elaborate on the role of expert evidence in IP litigation? Sridevan : Absolutely.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 12, 2025

The invalidation rate of patents in America Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, particularly inter partes reviews (IPRs), has been extremely high since the inception of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Currently, a patent reaching a final written decision in an IPR will on average have 78% of its claims found invalid.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 24, 2022

Fast forward to today, and while there’s still plenty of misunderstanding – patents, copyrights, trademarks, inventions, innovations, 4th industrial revolution, etc have all become buzzwords! Is there space for a genuine discussion around the whats, whys, whens and hows underlying the IP system?

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On 30 November 2023, the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU) published the findings of a survey on “Intellectual Property Principle – What the IP Community regards as important” ( executive summary and slides ). The survey was conducted by response:AI, an independent market research firm.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued guidance on the patentability of inventions developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence, saying that a human must have made a “significant contribution” to the invention.

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The IPKat

MARCH 25, 2025

Katfriend Adanna Onah analyzed the decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales in Ensygnia IP Ltd v Shell UK Oil Products Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1490. The Board of Appeal questioned whether the claimed composition involved an inventive step. The Court awarded RMB 3.3 7(2) Community Design Regulation.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Kat friend Iana Kazeeva provides an enlightening discussion on steps taken by the Russian government and courts with respect to IP following the invasion of Ukraine. The common denominator is the use of changes to the IP law as a political instrument towards states taking “unfriendly” actions against Russia.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office on Monday issued guidance on how it will determine whether inventions developed with the assistance of artificial intelligence can be patented, explaining that a human must have made a "significant contribution."

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the repudiations against personality rights, Govt. Other IP Developments Delhi High Court restrains Aquakind labs from using “Aquakind” mark. International IP Developments WIPO releases World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2023

The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) on Monday held a webinar featuring some big names in the IP world to clear up what the organization characterizes as misguided views on the use of Title 28 of the U.S. patented invention. Code, Section 1498(a). The event was prompted in part by a recent U.S. s COVID-19 vaccine.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As Episode 6 of Dragons Den swept onto our screen, I was eager to see how Intellectual Property (IP) would sizzle into the episode. If youre starting your IP protection journey you should carefully weigh up these options - our IP Health Check is a great place to start!

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 27, 2025

On Tuesday, the European Patent Office (EPO) published the Patent Index 2024, the latest edition of the EU patent agencys annual snapshot into global innovation through the lens of European patent application filings.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs. The most common concern raised about NFTs, however, was the prevalence of consumer confusion about the IP rights implicated in their creation or transfer.

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Patently-O

JUNE 6, 2024

Although the case does not involve submission to AI algorithms, some of the questions here are similar to those many IP attorneys are considering when onboarding new AI tools. Neuropublic provided the firm with a detailed, confidential 21-page “Proposed Invention Disclosure” describing this technology.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 20, 2025

Following the Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers regarding the guidance. By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Steven Bartlett points out that the absence of a patent or IP protection is holding Chakow back. Not only must your invention meet a strict criteria, patents can take some time to reach grant and can be rather costly. For this reason, the IPO always recommends seeking advice from an IP professional beforehand.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 31, 2022

The IPKat is pleased to host the following contribution by Katfriend Marianna Ryan (Edwin Coe and King's College London) on the topical issue of how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are to be treated and what IP issues come with them. Here's what Marianna writes: Ownership of IP rights by DAOs – the future is nigh?

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SpicyIP

MAY 1, 2022

For an introduction to this new IP Reveries series, please check the introduction post here. And somewhere between the contrasting ‘move fast and break things’ approach and the ‘move slow and make things’ approach, we’re starting to understand that IP policy also has effects on ‘maintenance’ and ‘sustenance’ as well. image from here.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 15, 2024

significantly contributed to the invention of a road trailer for transporting liquefied natural gas, upholding a lower court's finding that they must be credited as co-inventors on the patent. The Federal Circuit ruled Friday that two executives of pipe company Tube-Mac Industries Inc.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

AUGUST 14, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host Invention-Con 2024: Expanding your intellectual property potential. Learn how accomplished innovators use intellectual property (IP) to achieve success. Don’t miss Invention-Con 2024, coming virtually (August 16 only) and in person on August 16 from 11:30 a.m.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

The consultation is seeking evidence and views on the extent to which patents and copyright should protect inventions and creative works made by AI, and also measures to make it easier to use copyright protected material in AI development, to support innovation and research. The deadline for responding is 11.45pm on 7 January 2022.

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IP Close Up

JANUARY 3, 2024

IP CloseUp, weekly perspective on intellectual property trends and business, broke through 392,000 views and 272,000 visits in 2023, on its way to 400,000 plus Continue reading

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The UPCs approach to added subject matter so far aligns closely with European Patent Office (EPO) practice but its approach to inventive step differs. Key legal principles were clarified, including claim construction and requirements for the granting of provisional measures.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Thailand has built a comprehensive Intellectual Property (IP) system, aligned with international standards, to protect the rights of creators, businesses and innovators. Managed by The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) under the Ministry of Commerce it supports a global practice of IP laws.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

While facilitating technology transfer, it is significant to look at how IP rights play a role. If IPR is not understood in technology transfer process, sharing of knowledge and invention faces legal challenges. Intellectual Property Rights Protection IP licensing is an essential element of technology transfer.

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