Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Thus, a legal safeguard should be provided to inventors for their inventions to keep their interest in science alive. In modern biology research, inventors come from various disciplines such as pharmaceutical, environmental, agricultural, and dairy, and all of them are involved in improving the quality of life.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. This fee reduction is part of an effort to reduce financial burdens and resulting barriers that discourage or prevent these entities from participating in the patent system.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

Should you own your patent as an individual or under your company? Startups frequently ask whether their patent should be owned by the company or the individual inventors. Why assign the patent to your company? That is why a patent application would never identify a company only.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2024

Understanding Patents A patent is a legal protection granted by the government to an inventor, providing the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a specified period, typically 20 years from the filing date. To qualify for a patent, an invention must be novel, non-obvious, and useful.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 25, 2022

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. These stakeholders range from inventors, patent owners, licensees and patent examiners.

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SpicyIP

JULY 8, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on the DHC’s direction to frame a code of conduct for Patent and Trademark Agents, MHC’s decision on prior arts, and the settlement between Dabur and Dhruv Rathee of their trademark and copyright dispute.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 20, 2022

PatentNext Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Application filings continue their explosive growth trend at the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO). At the end of 2020, the USPTO published a report finding an exponential increase in the number of patent application filings from 2002 to 2018.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Other Posts DHC strikes the Right Chord Clarifying that a Pending Compulsory License Application Will Not Justify Allegedly Infringing Activity to Continue In a big relief for PPL, the DHC by two back to back orders clarified that a pending compulsory license application will not justify unauthorised use of sound recordings.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In Part I of this series, we discussed how patent portfolio managers should be careful when generating company-owned prior art or reviewing competitor prior art, and how a patent litigation or licensing campaign can be significantly hamstrung based on how the United States and Europe consider intervening prior art.

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IP Tech Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

To mitigate potential conflicts of interest and to improve the public’s understanding of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) procedures, the agency has recently made various amendments to its rules relating to the conduct of registered patent attorneys and agents.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Introducing the College of Patent Agents & Trademark Agents. On June 28, 2021 , the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act came into force. Trademark Law.

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IPilogue

MAY 31, 2022

Google has created a space that incentivizes innovation by being one of the first companies to pledge to not sue any user, distributor, or developer of open-source software on specified patents unless an attack was instigated against them first. Google also helped discover the License on Transfer Network. Google’s recommendation.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

When applying for a patent at the USPTO, the applicant must name all inventors of the invention claimed in the patent application. Absent an assignment, each joint inventor may exploit the invention without the permission of, and without accounting to, the other joint inventors. Practice tip.

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IPilogue

APRIL 1, 2022

Blit examined the countries in which Canadian investors filed patent applications and sought to determine the extent to which the Canadian patent regime fosters domestic innovation. He found that Canadians were increasingly filing patents abroad, with more Canadians filing in at least one other country each year.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Patents that become outdated with time and need not be maintained or renewed to save on the corresponding costs involved. A well-defined patent protection management plan such as the F3 Analysis can help identify the previously mentioned points. An FTO analyzes the patents that can pose a significant threat to your product launch.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Significantly, the agreement requires India to make substantive changes to its provision obligating a patent applicant to furnish information about their foreign applications corresponding to their application in India. And further restricting policy levers such as compulsory licensing. Article 13.2

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period. These rights encompass various forms of intangible assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

When the Federal Circuit has been asked to rehear various cases en banc , the multiple, separate opinions have made it even more clear that the court is rather divided as to the boundaries of what is and what is not patent-eligible. Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, startups must be incorporated within the last five years, hold a City of Atlanta business license, and offer a scalable, high-impact technological solution. Non-Provisional Utility Patent Space. Standard fees for filing a patent application still apply. Learn more about the FTEEP.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

This is because most of the relevant intellectual property laws involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets are federal laws, which apply uniformly throughout the United States. Intellectual property attorneys can file these applications from anywhere. important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6434ddeeda84a8160{position:

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 21, 2022

On March 24, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Pro Bono Program had officially launched. The PTAB Pro Bono Program fills a major gap in pro bono patent practice, and Fish & Richardson P.C. attorney or patent agent. Program Overview.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Many big companies are getting ready to enter the world of Metaverse, for example, Nike for the purpose of selling virtual footwear and apparel in the virtual world of metaverse filed many trademark applications with the U.S These trademark applications consist of Nike’s logo “just do it” and air Jordan designs.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

by Dennis Crouch Earlier this month, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in the case of In re Chestek that, on its face, simply upheld the USPTO’s requirement that trademark applicants provide their domicile address. licensed counsel. Chestek at 8 (Quoting JEM Broadcasting Co. 3d 320 (D.C.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The Notice extends these duties broadly to “each individual associated with the filing and prosecution of a patent application” and “each individual associated with the patent owner in a reexamination proceeding.” What This Means for Life Sciences Patent Applicants.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

When the Federal Circuit has been asked to rehear various cases en banc , the multiple, separate opinions have made it even more clear that the court is rather divided as to the boundaries of what is and what is not patent-eligible. Patent attorneys and inventors are often left to guess whether a particular invention is patent-eligible.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

It includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Obtaining patents or trademarks for their inventions or brand names can prevent others from copying or imitating their innovations, protecting those ideas and giving them a competitive edge. Let’s delve into the specific reasons why.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

As a patent attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Lawrence has also assisted clients with patent due diligence, patent prosecution, and other non-litigation patent analysis, including IP licensing. Eric received his J.D. in electrical engineering in 2010.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A patent thicket refers to a dense network of overlapping patents that can complicate the development and commercialization of new products. Understanding the implications of patent thickets is crucial for stakeholders, seeking to foster innovation while navigating the complex terrain of intellectual property rights.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2023

The enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 includes the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022 (UAIA), directed toward increasing innovation of small businesses and inventors in America. Effective December 29, 2022, discounts related to patent costs for small and micro entities increased. As set out in 37 CFR 1.27

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2023

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

Marshall Gerstein’s practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation, as well as IP licensing, counseling, and transactions. See also PatentNext’s article Can an Artificial Intelligence (AI) be an Inventor? Patent law requires at least one human inventor.

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office to provide guidance on IP risks and related regulation to address emerging issues related to AI. Patent Law President Biden’s directive instructs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. See our prior post discussing some of the patentability issues for AI.

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IIPRD

MAY 10, 2020

Some of these schemes and programs work with the assistance of professional IP practitioners who are empaneled in respective departments, programs, or schemes while others provide monetary assistance to start-ups, inventors, institutions, etc. At the time of filing of Application. CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SCHEMES AND PROGRAMMES.

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