All the IP News that Mattered in 2024
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The past year has included some monumental developments in the world of IP - and adjacent to IP - that will affect law and practice for years to come.
IP Organizations Want More on USPTO’s AI Patent Eligibility Guidance
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) updated subject matter eligibility guidance was October 16, and the Office received 24 total submissions. The 19 posted thus far overwhelmingly call for more detail in the guidance in order to avoid undue restrictions on patentability of critical artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
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The Most Important Issues Facing the IP Industry | IPWatchdog Unleashed
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
This conference brings together some of the top thought leaders and newsmakers from the entire industry, with a variety of different backgrounds and people who focus on various different niche verticals within the IP community.
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The Bizarre IP History of Clue/Cluedo
Plagiarism Today
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
However, the IP history behind it is a sad but familiar tale of a creator missing out. The post The Bizarre IP History of Clue/Cluedo appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Clue/Cluedo is a timeless game that is nearly 75 years old.
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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 22 Episode 3
Dragons' Den
JANUARY 23, 2025
UK businesses who find themselves all at sea when expanding into a new territory are able to access support from the IPOs network of international IP Attachs IP experts based across the world in Europe, China, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, Gulf States and India.
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The morality (and patentability) of inventions derived by immoral means (T 2510/18)
The IPKat
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Cases relating to the exclusion of patentable subject matter on moral grounds are rare, and always serve to highlight the underlying moral and political framework necessary for a well-functioning IP system. Case Background The patent ( EP2443126 ) related to the plant extract Simalikalactone E and its use to treat malaria.
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Be Wary: Sophisticated Scam Emails Impersonating IP Attorneys
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 30, 2025
Business owners should be aware of a new email scam circulating impersonating an intellectual property (IP) representative, containing false information, and offering trademark assistance. This nefarious email scam is sent by an operator impersonating a known Australia registered patent and/or trade mark attorney to garner legitimacy.
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Debunked: USPTO Findings Should End False Pharma Patent Narratives
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), whose “Drug Patent and Exclusivity Study” effectively debunks the false narratives and bogus statistics that have been levied against pharmaceutical patents with significant effect in recent years. One of the more interesting public policy reads of 2024 comes from the U.S.
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IP Myths vs. Reality: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You
JD Supra Law
MARCH 14, 2025
Intellectual property (IP) is often misunderstood, leading to costly mistakes for businesses and individuals alike. Many assume that once they create something, they automatically own the rights everywhere, or that patents and trademarks offer blanket protection.
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Beyond the process: Securing robust IP protection for cell therapies
The IPKat
MARCH 12, 2025
However, unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, these "living medicines" present unique IP challenges that can make or break a biotech's future. It is therefore common for companies to define and protect their cell therapy innovations with patents for the manufacturing process. IP strategy for cell therapy presents unique challenges.
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Patent Pools, Patent Dealmaking and Outrageously Good Audio
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2025
The conversation takes us deep into the world of audio, video, standard essential patents, patent pools, patent licensing, patent dealmaking, inevitable patent litigation that is often necessary when so much money is at stake, and much more.
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WIPO IP Indicators Report Again Shows Strong IP Filing Totals for China, Asian Nations
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Today, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report, providing a snapshot of IP filing activities across the globe during 2023.
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Design Patent Protection for Computer Generated Icons and Graphical User Interfaces
Intellectual Property Law Blog
APRIL 18, 2023
Recent patent cases have made it more difficult to obtain utility patent protection for some of the functional aspects of computer software. Strategic use of design patents can be an important part of an overall patent strategy. Strategic use of design patents can be an important part of an overall patent strategy.
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Post-Merger IP Integration: Reducing Global Tax and IP Risks
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 27, 2025
AT A GLANCE - Post-merger IP integration poses critical tax and IP risks, which require a pre-closing assessment to mitigate. In this Legal Update, James R. By: Mayer Brown
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[Audio] PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - IP and M&A Transactions
JD Supra Law
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Rakesh Parikh, Aaron Fadden and Janet Cho provide their insights into some of the nuances of corporate transactions involving intellectual property.
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Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | Q1 2025
JD Supra Law
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermotts intellectual property (IP) team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court newsletter aims to keep patent holders and legal departments well-informed.
How Duracell Uses Trademarks and Trade Dress to Fight Counterfeits | IPWatchdog Unleashed
IP Watchdog
DECEMBER 10, 2024
This week my conversation is with Leo White, who is Chief IP Counsel and Associate General Counsel for The Duracell Company. During our conversation we begin by briefly talking about patent strategy, but then move quickly to brand protection, trademarks, trade dress and effectively working with customs agencies around the world.
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The benefits and pitfalls of drug manufacturing IP (T 2543/22)
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
The case highlights some interesting aspects of pharma IP strategy, particularly as related to manufacturing IP and whether this is best protected with patents or trade secrets. In these circumstances, manufacturing IP is another way of protecting return of investment in the drug.
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Etsy Launches New IP Portal
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 11, 2022
After the brand is registered, the user then registers various intellectual properties including trademarks, copyrights and patents, The form does ask if the property is registered or not and, if it is, requires that the user provide the registration number and location.
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How to Avoid Getting Wrong Patents for Amazon Sellers
Patent Trademark Blog
MARCH 18, 2025
What are the right patents for Amazon sellers? Traditional patents that might work in the courts may not be the best type of IP protection for online sales on the e-commerce platform. Since Amazon uses their own legal system for adjudicating patent disputes , sellers need to know how to play the IP game Amazon’s way.
Virtual Worlds, Real Rules: EU Parliament’s First Take on IP in the Metaverse
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The European Parliament asserts without the slightest ambiguity that “the body of EU law on the protection of intellectual and industrial property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, designs and trade secrets, fully applies to virtual worlds”.
Reconsidering IPR Strategies in Light of Kroy IP Holdings v. Groupon
IP Watchdog
MARCH 19, 2025
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuits precedential decision in Kroy IP Holdings LLC v. Kroy IP) has significant strategic implications for patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. The holding, facts, and procedural aspects of Kroy IP are well covered here. Groupon Inc.
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USPTO Presents AI Strategy as AI Patent Applications Soar by 33%
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 14, 2025
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today released an official Artificial Intelligence Strategy aimed at outlining the challenges faced by the Office both internally and externally, as the reach of AI impacts all aspects of innovation and society.
IP & Ski 2025: The Ultimate Intellectual Property Conference Returns to Vail
Patently-O
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
by Dennis Crouch Mark your calendars for January 8-11, 2025, as the IP & Ski Conference returns to the slopes of Vail, Colorado. I’ll be part of two sessions on Saturday morning, one focusing on AI’s impact on patent practice and a review of 2024’s most significant patent cases. Fromer is amazing).
Patent Battle Winds Up: Inpres, Inc. and TWM IP LLC Sue Alltrista Plastics LLC for Alleged Infringement of Screw-Based Dispenser Patent
Indiana Intellectual Property Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
and TWM IP LLC have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Alltrista Plastics LLC concerning U.S. 9,585,460 (the “‘460 Patent”). The plaintiffs claim that the defendant’s products unlawfully replicate the patented technology and that the infringement has been willful. Plaintiffs Inpres, Inc.
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What Intellectual Property Policy Should Look Like in the Age of AI
IP Watchdog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, it brings with it numerous questions regarding the application of intellectual property (IP) laws.
Developing an IP Strategy for a Single Technology: A Comprehensive Guide for Corporations
IP.com
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Intellectual property (IP) is a vital asset for any corporation, especially when it involves a groundbreaking technology that could shape the future of the industry. Crafting a strategic IP plan for a single technology requires meticulous planning, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of both legal and market landscapes.
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The Year Ahead: Here’s What Our Readers Will Have on their Radar for 2025
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 1, 2025
Yesterday, we heard what our readers would like to see happen in their wildest IP dreams this year, but some wishes are more likely than others to come true. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the previous year, and more.
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Reject the Biden Administration’s Eleventh-Hour Patent Power Grab
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
On its way out the door, the Biden administration took a parting shot at America's most innovative companies in a self-described bid to expand equitable patient access to products that emerge from NIH-owned patents.
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A Big Win for Dalit Researchers: Implications for IP
SpicyIP
MARCH 25, 2025
Moreover, does equating IP with tangible property risk distorting its fundamental purpose? The couple petitioned the National Commission for Scheduled Caste (NCSC) to seek compensation for the loss caused due to the damage to their intellectual property (IP). Data and Intellectual Property What was the IP involved in this case?
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AI IP Year in Review - Patent Law and Generative AI 101
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 20, 2025
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, such as predictive AI, have been around for decades, generative AI systems are recent innovations with far reaching implications for patent law.
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Examining a Potential ‘Counterclaim Gap’ at the Unified Patent Court
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 13, 2025
In June 2023, as is widely known, more than 50 years of efforts to create a pan-European patent jurisdiction were finally successful and the Unified Patent Court opened its doors.
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Federal Circuit Confirms PTAB’s Jurisdiction Over Expired Patents
IP Watchdog
JANUARY 27, 2025
Patent and Trademark Offices (USPTOs) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has jurisdiction over expired patents brought before it in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. While the CAFC has previously ruled in appeals from the PTAB involving expired patents, it has not squarely addressed the subject until now.
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The Precedent: The Federal Circuit Clarifies When Collateral Estoppel Applies Following Inter Partes Review Proceedings in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC
JD Supra Law
MARCH 14, 2025
In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the Federal Circuit's decision in Kroy IP Holdings, LLC v. Groupon, Inc.
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Insilico Medicine: Lessons in IP strategy from a front-runner in AI-drug discovery
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Recent developments and successes in AI-drug discovery highlight some of the key IP issues in AI-drug development. Companies are being forced to tackle these issues head-on as the IP law advances almost as quickly as the science. It appears that Insilico has taken a dual-approach to IP strategy.
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Is your design patent taking too long?
Patent Trademark Blog
MARCH 13, 2025
How long does it take to get a design patent? On average, a design patent application can take about 16 months for the initial examination. In fact, we have seen design patent applications take two to three years for the initial review by the examiner. Need to speed up your design patent application?
IP News: Barks & Bites for Friday, March 21 | IPWatchdog
IP Watchdog
MARCH 21, 2025
This week in Barks & Bites: American pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson announces $55 billion in U.S. by BOE Technology. This week in Barks & Bites: American pharmaceutical firm Johnson & Johnson announces $55 billion in U.S. by BOE Technology.
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Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court | October 2024
JD Supra Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is revolutionizing the way patents are enforced in Europe, and McDermott’s intellectual property (IP) team is here to help you navigate this dynamic landscape. Our Legal Lens on the Unified Patent Court newsletter is designed to keep patent holders and legal departments well-informed.
[Sponsored] PatSeer Announces “PatAssist”, an AI Assistant Designed to Empower Each Step of Your Patent Research
SpicyIP
DECEMBER 3, 2024
For more details, read on their announcement below: PatSeer Announces “PatAssist”, an AI Assistant Designed to Empower Each Step of Your Patent Research PatSeer , a global provider of AI-driven IP research and intelligence platform, is excited to announce the launch of its AI assistant “ PatAssist”.
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Cannabis IP: Is There a Major Shift Ahead?
Greenspoon Marder LLP
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has recently begun issuing advisories to trademark applicants that the applications may be refused on the grounds that they cannot be used in lawful commerce even if the applications include the magic words. The post Cannabis IP: Is There a Major Shift Ahead? percent on a dry weight basis.
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Another IPD Incoming: Himachal Pradesh HC Notifies IPR Division Rules
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Recently, the Calcutta HC also notified its IPR Division Rules ( here ) and a new roster ( here ) that created specialised benches for IP matters. Readers can see our posts ( here , here and here ) for the Delhi HC IPD Rules.
Federal Circuit Affirms Partial Win for Patent Owner Against Apple
IP Watchdog
MARCH 4, 2025
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today in a precedential decision upheld a mixed Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling that found some claims of Gesture Technologys patent on camera sensing technology for handheld gaming and other devices to be unpatentable, but others not proven unpatentable.
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PROTECTING ARCHITECTURAL WORKS IN THE INDIAN IP REGIME
Intepat
MARCH 13, 2025
In India, the protection of architectural designs falls under three main categories of the Indian IP regime, namely copyrights, designs and trademarks. This poses a serious challenge for architects to secure IP protections for their designs. However, unlike copyright which recognizes even building plans, layout drawings, etc.,
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Only Congressional Patent Reform Can Restore Constitutional Rights
IP Watchdog
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
patent system, threatening America’s prosperity and national security. Encouraged and abetted by free riders who would benefit unfairly from others’ work, well-intentioned lawmakers and judicial activists have compromised the U.S.
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