LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

4 of the ‘240 patent shows that this is the type of invention we’d like to keep secret. For inventors in the midst of patent proceedings, a secrecy order can indeed feel like a formidable obstacle. Even under the broadest of interpretations, patentable subject matter extends to only man-made discoveries.

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

4 of the ‘240 patent shows that this is the type of invention we’d like to keep secret. For inventors in the midst of patent proceedings, a secrecy order can indeed feel like a formidable obstacle. The secret application can continue in patent prosecution until it is otherwise allowable, at which point it will remain a secret.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

4 of the ‘240 patent shows that this is the type of invention we’d like to keep secret. For inventors in the midst of patent proceedings, a secrecy order can indeed feel like a formidable obstacle. Even under the broadest of interpretations, patentable subject matter extends to only man-made discoveries.

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Patently-O

MAY 31, 2024

Concerns About the Proposed Rule’s Impact on Bedrock Patent Law Principles In its comments, IPValue argues that the proposed rule is contrary to fundamental principles of patent law that have been established for over 150 years. They point out that “one of the fundamental principles of U.S.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 18, 2023

Supporters of the proposal believe it would: Improve the quality of design patent practitioners and representation. Enable more underrepresented groups to practice design patent law. Assist more underrepresented inventors in acquiring patents. They are expected to: Have minimal economic impact on small entities.

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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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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

On the other hand, if the USPTO does not issue a Notice of Allowance, (5) other strategies may be sought in the pursuit of a patent. Overall, the amount of time it takes to acquire a patent varies based on the field of technology and on the type of application, which may be a provisional, design, utility, or plant application.

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Patent Trademark Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

What are warning signs that may warrant a change in your US patent agent or law firm? When it comes USPTO patent prosecution, many factors are out of the control of your US patent agent or attorney. So it makes sense to focus on what is within a patent attorney’s control.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Some experts suggest that the 2014 ruling aligns Section 8 more closely with the ‘Inequitable conduct’ defence in US patent law, due to its similarities in jurisprudence. India-EFTA and Patent rules : How it hurts Section 8.

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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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IPilogue

AUGUST 18, 2021

The IP Innovation Clinic, the first student-based clinic of its kind in Canada, is seeking law students from Osgoode Hall Law School to provide assistance to under-resourced inventors, entrepreneurs and start-up companies with their innovation and commercialization activities. IP Innovation Clinic Fellows (5-8 positions).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 3, 2023

With deep expertise in litigation and patent prosecution and counseling, the attorneys represent clients across a range of industries and in various legal venues. with a patent law concentration with intellectual property certificate, from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2013. Joel received his J.D.,

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The decision clarifies the purpose of the two processes and is a must read for all patent law enthusiasts. The Rules introduce monumental changes in the patent regime with far-reaching implications. The decision was passed by a division bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Dharmesh Sharma. Vodafone Idea Ltd.

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