SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

founded in 1993 is a full service Intellectual Property firm manned with professionals in and specializes in the practice of Intellectual Property Laws including Patents, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Copyright, Trade secrets. Majumdar & Co.,

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Patently-O

JULY 9, 2024

Lemley and Lisa Larrimore Ouellette of Stanford Law School. Two of the most controversial patent law changes of the past year have involved obviousness-type double patenting, which allows applicants to patent obvious variants of their earlier patents by disclaiming the extra term of the later-expiring patent.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 13, 2024

The most obvious reason would be that OpenAI intends to enforce its patents and/or to use them as negotiating chips in licensing negotiations. It is also clear from the public databases that OpenAI is pursuing global protection, however these patent applications have not yet been published or granted.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In the fast growing economy, innovation is necessary for businesses and Patents as an intellectual property rights protects that innovation. Intellectual property rights provide a negative right in other words a monopoly right to the creator or Inventor over their creation or Invention. 7] Section 140 of The Patents Act, 1970. [8]

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A core ethical concern behind patenting Metaverse technology is that it would likely result in monopolies of patents, thereby potentially curtailing growth in open, inclusive platforms and even a type of digital divide by excluding the individual who cannot license or purchase patented ideas.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.), 101, “[w]hoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor, subject to the conditions and requirements of this title.”

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Patently-O

MAY 2, 2022

2022) focuses on the classic patent law question of whether the inventor’s pre-filing sales activity serve to bar the patent from issuing. The patents here are pre-AIA and so the on-sale bar included a one-year pre-filing grace period. ” An offer to license is distinct from an offer to sell. .”

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Patently-O

MAY 21, 2024

In utility patents, the test for analogous arts has two prongs, with the reference qualifying as prior art if either prong is met: Whether the prior art is from the same field of endeavor as the claimed invention, regardless of the problem addressed by the reference. Design Patent No.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 29, 2024

In this article, Koshy reveals that Bharat Biotech (BBIL) filed a patent application for Covaxin without listing the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as a co-patentee or inventor. According to Indian patent laws, both product and process patents are permissible, and BBIL has applied for the process patent for Covaxin.

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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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LexBlog IP

JULY 31, 2023

In this episode, Yuri delved into the transformative potential of AI in IP Law, offering a glimpse into the future of this exciting field. Let’s dive into the key points discussed: AI in Patent Law : Yuri discusses the potential of AI in the field of patent law.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 18, 2023

The owner gets an exclusive right to use or sell for a specific time period as a legal right under the document which we refer throughout this paper as ‘patent’ The patent system is designed to encourage innovation by protecting the rights of inventors to their inventions. 3] In the case of V.B. Mohammaed Ibrahim v.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 21, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Blake Brittain: Search For New Patent Hub Begins After Court Ends Waco’s Hold On U.S. Foo Yun Chee: Illumina Offers Patent Licenses To Rivals, Patent Truce With BGI – Sources (Source: Financial Post). Cases (Source: Reuters). Commentary and Journal Articles: Prof.

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Intepat

MAY 4, 2023

Interface of Competition Law and Patents Patent law particularly bears more relevance to antitrust jurisprudence. Patent law operates on two principles i.e. to encourage innovation and to promote the progress of science and technology. The Supreme Court in Eldred v. An example of this is the case of FTC v.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws. An inventor must secure a patent application within a very short period of time to prevent the work from falling into the public domain. Lastly and most importantly, the company should understand who they are doing business with.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Product designers, inventors, and artists of all types need to understand the meaning of intellectual property and how to protect their creative contributions. . Products that derive from the human intellect that the law protects from unauthorized use are defined as intellectual property. Code covers patent law. .

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Intepat

MAY 18, 2023

INTRODUCTION Oftentimes, it is observed how intellectual property laws, specifically; patent laws are contradictory to competition and antitrust laws. While one confers rights on inventors to encourage innovation, the other aims to eradicate monopolistic practices and encourages healthy competition in the market.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. A thorough awareness of intellectual property laws is crucial, regardless of your career goals—be they that of a fashion designer, singer, filmmaker, or just someone curious about the legal side of entertainment.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Micro Entity Status: Qualifying to Reduce Patent Fees. Are you a small business or an individual inventor filing for a patent in the U.S.? If so, keep reading to learn about how you can reduce your patent fees through micro entity status. patent system. important;}.thegem-template-wrapper.wpb_wrapper.thegem-custom-623b791352da51164{flex-wrap:

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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. Right of priority.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Patent protection in India is governed by the Patents Act, 1970, which has undergone several amendments to align with international standards, most notably the TRIPS Agreement. The Indian patent system is administered by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM).

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Molly Metz is a competitive jump-roper ( 5-time world champ ) and also an inventor of an innovative jump rope handle that allows super speed jumping loved by both competitors and cross-fit freaks. Patent Nos. There has been massive infringement since her patents issued 10-12 years ago. 7,789,809 and 8,136,208.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 19, 2024

This can become in cases like this because Universal has created a large patent portfolio that all claim back to original priority documents from more than a decade ago. While most of patents are attributable to both joint-inventors, some are only attributable to one or the other. ” Brian Barnett. MLB Advanced Media, L.P.,

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The surge in patent applications by MSMEs in the financial year 2022-23, marking a 28.4% increase compared to the previous year, is a clear testament to their growing understanding of the value of patents. Patents enable the establishment of a strong market presence and revenue generation through licensing as well.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Introduction Patent trolls are entities that do not actively develop their inventions but instead acquire patent rights for obvious inventions to prevent others from working on them or to collect licensing fees. Without adequate resources, these inventors might not receive fair compensation for their innovations.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

See Resorbing Patent Law’s Kessler Cat into the General Law of Preclusion. ‘310 Patent, Claim 24. The claim also includes an authorization check (such as a copyright license check) and will not permit access when “not authorized.” ” But truthfully, appears to be just a hash. .

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2023

Stephen Thaler was appealing a Federal Circuit decision that interpreted the Patent Act to require a human “inventor” for purposes of obtaining a patent. The invention at issue was conceived of by Thaler’s AI model DABUS and not by a human, dooming its chances of obtaining patent protection.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A patent is an intellectual property right granted by a government to the inventor, to protect their invention and allow the fullest commercial exploitation of the patented invention. Importantly, only those who have developed new technologies and created a product can file for a patent on the new technology.

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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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LexBlog IP

APRIL 28, 2023

Patent law has about a year’s head start on this issue, but the decisions have not been pro-AI. In 2022, the Federal Circuit ruled that computer programs cannot qualify as inventors under the US Patent Act. Vidal , 43 F.4th 4th 1207 (Fed. Many are concerned with the potential for plagiarism.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

If that information becomes known to others (outside a nondisclosure agreement or license, etc.), ” But there are exceptions and exclusions under patent law. For example, courts have found that abstract ideas, natural phenomena, and laws of nature are not patentable. then it is no longer a trade secret.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If you’re using an online logo generator, such as the one in Canva, a very popular online program for creating all kinds of visual projects, or Logo.com, you need to look at the license terms of the software. Canva and other logo generators are licensing the use of their product and the generated logos in it to you.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 10, 2023

For example, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is responsible for rules governing federal trademark registration for product and service identification and for issuing patents to inventors, regardless of where the business is located.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The idea of patenting can often be clouded by misconceptions, but it is essential to understand the clear distinction between ideas and inventions in patent law. While ideas form the foundation of innovation, they are not patentable on their own.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Article 12, along with the recent amendments to the Patent Rules, restrict the obligation to disclose the “working” statement., This could make it harder to force companies to license patents if they are not being used to make affordable products in India. And further restricting policy levers such as compulsory licensing.

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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. Investors are more likely to support companies that possess protected IP as it represents a tangible asset that can be monetized or licensed in the future.

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