Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

One of the most controversial topics is the patentability of an idea , as it creates confusion between the understanding of an idea and an invention. An idea is considered the first step towards building and invention. Therefore, it’s the invention that could get patented and not the idea.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

And Does it Apply to Stakeholders of a Patent Lifecycle. Patents are composed of several different parts, each of which serves a particular purpose in securing the rights of an invention. Each component can provide information to the various stakeholders in the life of a patent.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Keep in mind the generators are trained on existing material, including things that are protected by copyright and trademark law and registration and patents. There have been some court decisions on this precise topic, but the law is not completely settled. But what rights do you have to what it creates for you?

Designs 52

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

important;}} The Four Pillars of Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets I. Patents A patent protects an invention, granting the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, sell, or import the invention for a limited period.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The first and the foremost question which crosses our minds is that does the digital assets in the virtual reality fall under the category of “Goods” under trademark law, and who should be held liable for infringement when the infringer is unknown. With the growing number of patent applications, the risk is also increasing.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

Nevertheless, most commenters disfavored new, NFT-specific laws to address trademark infringement both because NFT technology is still evolving rapidly and because many federal court cases involving these issues are still pending and will likely provide answers regarding whether existing trademark laws are sufficient.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2023

I briefly mentioned Abitron here recently , but it deserves more attention in the context of defining the boundaries of US trademark laws and just on the notion of defining words. First, the patent applicant used inconsistent definitions of the term “downloadable.” Let’s look at them in turn.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Patents A patent permits the owner to exclude others from making, using, offering to sell, selling, or importing the invention of the patent. There are two types of patents that Amazon sellers should be familiar with, utility patents and design patents.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 30, 2023

The court agreed with the petitioner’s arguments and also found that the explanation of reverse deduction by the defendant, for the coinage of the mark, if accepted, will trivialize the trademark law. Case: Honeywell International Inc Vs The Controller General Of Patents on 19 April, 2023 (Delhi High Court) Image from here.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Appellant had alleged that despite filing detailed written submissions addressing the objection against the patentability of the invention under Section 2(1)(j) as raised in the examination report, the Respondent issued a cryptic order rejecting the patent application.

Designs 105

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The judgement was passed in a writ petition filed by Natco Pharma against the Controller’s order granting Novartis a patent for a form of the Valsartan-Sacubitril complex, after conducting a unilateral hearing excluding Natco therefrom. Controller of Patents and Designs and Raytheon Company v. In Microsoft v.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 23, 2025

The Court rationalized that in trademark law, even a single dominant element within a composite mark can warrant protection if it has strong brand recognition. Milliken And Company vs Controller Of Patents And Designs & Anr. The appeal was filed challenging the order by the Controller rejecting the patent application.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 21, 2025

Patent law has historically acknowledged that people are the ones who create new technology. The subject of whether AI should be treated as a creator in patent applications is brought up by the fact that AI systems are now capable of producing new inventions on their own.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 18, 2024

Read Yogesh Byadwal’s post explaining what the case is about and how the court interpreted “technical effect” Playing from a “Safe Distance”: Analysing the Rule, its Roots and Application in India Image by wirestock on Freepik What is the “Safe Distance” rule in trademark law and how does it apply?

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Lava gave a mammoth 476 page judgement while dealing with issues related to novelty, inventive step, Section 3(k) and FRAND. Putting an End to some long standing Trademark Disputes Some of the longest-running battles in Indian Trademark Law have finally reached their conclusions! Ericsson v.

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