Trading Secrets

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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SpicyIP

JULY 31, 2023

O ther Posts Taking Publicity and Privacy to the Grave: Delhi High Court on Descendability of Publicity Rights Image from here In a dispute concerning the publicity rights of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Delhi High Court recently held that publicity rights cannot be inherited after the demise of a ‘public figure.’

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Madras High Court and the (Mis-Placed) Judicial Economy: Analysing the Clouds Behind the Silver Lining The Mad HC single bench upheld the dismissal of a patent application but curiously analyzed only one objection from the Controllers dismissal and deemed the rest unnecessary to be evaluated. 3(i) of the Patents Act.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

A company should always be aware of any new inventions under development, and it is good practice to investigate the status of any inventions developed by company employees during the past year. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws. A special note about customer data.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 3, 2021

Blockchain patent applications may be divided into two types: underlying technologies of blockchain, such as consensus methods, security, etc., and applications of blockchain in, e.g., fintech, legal, and other industries. Patent Eligibility Under the U.S. Patent System. See MPEP § 2106.04. See MPEP § 2106.04(d)(I).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 9, 2024

V Shrinivasan: Willing Posthumous Privacy/Publicity Rights into Existence SpicyIP Image from here Can someones wishes expressed in their Will overcome the precedents on descendability of publicity rights? A counterclaim was also filed on behalf of the defendant for revocation of the subject patent. Music Academy v.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

Navigating the Patent Application Process to Secure Protection and Privacy for Innovative Products As an innovator, you may find yourself in the delicate situation of trying to balance the protection of your trade secrets and obtaining patent protection. This effectively provides retroactive patent protection.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

In our AI-driven world, we might rephrase it as: If we share our secrets with an AI language model like ChatGPT, but the information remains unused, does it count as trade secret disclosure or public disclosure of an invention? Spoiler alert: sharing invention details with ChatGPT does not count as public use or on sale. enablement).

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Filipe Espósito: Apple Patent Application Reveals New Privacy Feature to Show iPhone Content Only Through Special Glasses (Source: 9to5 Mac). Commentary and Journal Articles: Dr. Andy Tay: How to Turn Your Ideas into Patents (Source: Nature). Source: USPTO.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

Differentiating the right to privacy and the right to anonymity, the court held that a tussle between RTBF and public interest needs to be settled mainly through legislative action and, in some cases, by Courts using a balancing exercise. In doing so, the whole picture presented should be taken into consideration and not a partial one.”

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day?

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 15, 2023

A part of TK is exposed for patent review whereas the rest is kept undisclosed. Further, while patent and copyright have strict brackets on what it pertains to, many forms of traditional knowledge may not strictly conform to it. For example, in case of an herb used for healing, patent application will focus on the benefit of the herb.

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IP.com

JUNE 27, 2024

million inventors from patent records linked to tax records , data shows that children’s chances of becoming inventors vary sharply with characteristics at birth, such as their race, gender, and parents’ socioeconomic class. This distinction preserves the accountability and transparency of the patent system.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 15, 2023

Interesting Patents | Snap: Geolocation Based Playlists + D’Addario: Synthetic Reed With Cane Particles by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

Interesting Patents | Spotify’s Groundbreaking Descriptive Search and Personalized Playlist System by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2023

Interesting Patents | A Leap Into the Future: Understanding Neuralink’s Pioneering Implantable Device by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Thursday, May 18, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 27, 2023

Interesting Patents | Revolutionizing Furniture Safety with a New Anti-Tipping Mechanism by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ? important;}.vc_custom_1624980560576{margin-top:

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

A company should always be aware of any new inventions under development, and it is good practice to investigate the status of any inventions developed by company employees during the past year. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws. A special note about customer data.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2023

Interesting Patents | Fishing Storage Device: A Game-Changer for Anglers by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The case arises out of a 2018 lawsuit, in which four self-described inventors of DNA Arrays brought suit against Illumina, a “multibillion-dollar, global player in genetic analysis,” alleging that Illumina and its associates conspired to steal Petitioner’s trade secrets and covertly conceal the information in patent applications.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 20, 2023

Interesting Patents | L’OREAL: Revolutionizing Makeup with a New Era of Personalized Virtual Try-Ons by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

MAY 9, 2023

Interesting Patents | Spotify: Unleashing the Power of Bluetooth Low Energy in Your Car by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 6, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 27, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Obviously, these examiners also need to be given adequate time to scrutinize the ever-increasing number of new patent applications per year thoroughly. While the number of new European Patent Applications per year increased by about 10%, i.e

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 9, 2023

Interesting Patents | Disney VR Experience Scriptwriting by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

JULY 11, 2023

Unveils a Game-Changer in Image Processing by Jaime Chandra The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 4, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 6, 2023

Interesting Patents | Revolutionizing Interaction in Virtual Reality: Sony’s New Peripheral Tracking System by Founders Legal The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Looking for more information on patents ?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 16, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO. The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 18, 2023

by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Snap | Tuesday, April 18, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. Check out our Tips on Choosing a Patent Lawyer and contact us if you’d like a free consultation.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The patent system enables the protection of innovative ideas, and newly published patent applications provide a glimpse into the future of technology and innovation. The first patent application from Snap, Inc. The first patent application from Snap, Inc.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2021

Independent reinvention is permissible under trade secrets, but not with patents. And of course to obtain a patent, one must disclose the claimed invention to the public, in sufficient detail to enable one skilled in the relevant technology to make and use the invention.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 23, 2023

Interesting Patents | Unveiling the Future of Casino Gaming: Fraud Detection System by Founders Legal Interesting Patents | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 12, 2022

Appropriation of Data-driven Persona Zahra Takhshid Should extend privacy to cover data about us. Background in the four torts: use the appropriation tort: one who appropriates to his own use or benefit the name or likeness of another is subject to liability to the other for invasion of his privacy. Data privacy as the new frontier.

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