IP Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in a precedential decision today vacated a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) finding that certain claims of Google, LLC’s U.S. Patent Application No. 14/628,093 were obvious. The CAFC opinion, authored by Chief Judge Moore, said the U.S.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 13, 2021

For easing the mode of filing a patent and claiming the subject matter contained therein, there are two basic approaches, namely provisional patent application and complete patent application. What is a Provisional Patent Application? Why Should an Inventor File a Provisional Patent Application?

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Will arguments be necessary in your utility patent application? Nine out of ten utility patent applications will get rejected at least once. So, yes, arguments will be required in the vast majority of utility patent applications. Should patent arguments be more legal or technical?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 10, 2023

What is the purpose of a provisional patent application? To know how to write a provisional patent application (PPA) well, you must first understand its purpose. If the disclosure in your provisional is scant, then your provisional application will not be worth much from a legal perspective.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

There is no time to waste with so many opportunities and events in the IP field! Another (IP) week has begun and it's time to catch up with the usual IPKat round-up of IP developments, events, and opportunities. 2025 National Patent Application Drafting Competition The U.S. For further information, click here.

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Patent Trademark Blog

JULY 14, 2022

Leap of Faith: File a PCT patent application while your US application might get rejected? Timing your patent filings can be tricky. P:atent applicants typically find themselves in a moment of indecision when the foreign filing deadline approaches. Alternatively, you can forget all about foreign patents.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), discussing the issue of inconsistent statements made by patent applicants pursuant to their disclosure requirements at the USPTO and other federal agencies, especially the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

The word “protect” is curious in the context of IP. If you think of IP as an asset, then it makes sense. Along those lines, the concept of protecting your IP would have a similar meaning of stopping others from taking or using your intangible assets. How to protect your products with trademarks.

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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. Strip out the fast-tracked design applications from the equation, and the average wait time for non-expedited design applications would certainly be longer.

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SpicyIP

MAY 10, 2023

Image from here On April 28, 2023, Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court passed three separate orders, all dealing with a similar issue- unclear, unreasoned orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry (IP Offices) that rejected the patent/ trademark applications. Rosemount Inc.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 6, 2025

Can foreign applicants file US utility patent applications? Inventors located outside the US can file US patent applications. Foreign inventors, however, must be careful to follow the patent laws of the country in which the invention was made. Are you a foreign business looking to apply for a US patent?

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summary of the posts on Delhi High Court’s order in Dabur v. Applicants had entered into Sale of Shares (SOS) Agreement with first and second respondent to sell their shares to second applicant. This and a lot more in this week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This week in Washington IP news, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is hosting events on blockchain and drafting provisional patent applications, while the Brookings Institution is hosting an event on the regulation of cryptocurrency markets.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Artificial intelligence is changing industry and society, and metrics at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reflect its impact. In a recent publication, the USPTO indicated that from 2002 to 2018 the share of all patent applications relating to artificial intelligence grew from 9% to approximately 16%.

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2024

The Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) held – in its recent judgment The KaiKai Company Jaeger Wichmann GbR (case C-382/21 P) – that the Paris Convention does not allow cross-IP priority claims in general, thus disagreeing with the Advocate General’s earlier Opinion (The IPKat here ). As a reminder, Art. As a reminder, Art.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2021

This is a reminder that submissions to try out for the annual National Patent Application Drafting Competition (PDC) team are due on Friday, October 22 at 3pm ! The winner of each regional round will compete in the National Finals held at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. .

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Patent Trademark Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Can you see a pending design patent application? No, US design patent applications are not published. Therefore, the public cannot monitor or search for a pending design patent application. Need to apply for a design patent? Why does it matter that design patent applications are not published?

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IP Close Up

JANUARY 30, 2024

Since China became worldwide leader in patent applications in 2011, overtaking Japan, the number of its applications have soared. The question today is not so Continue reading

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 18, 2021

Role of IP. Speaking at the ceremony, Shen reiterated the importance of IP protection. Under market economy conditions, innovation cannot continue without IP protection and financial support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are major players in innovation and have a strong need for IP financing.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 30, 2023

This week in Other Barks & Bites: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) notifies 61,000 trademark applicants of a data breach; USPTO Director Kathi Vidal admonishes VLSI; and the European Patent Office (EPO) announces a 2.5% increase in patent applications.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Can you infringe a pending patent application? You cannot infringe a patent application. Only issued patents can be infringed. For creators of genuinely innovative products, it may seem unfair that they cannot stop copycats unless and until their patents are granted. Focus on the patent number.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments including summaries of the posts on IPO’s patent application rejection of HIV drug Dolutegravir, another judgement in the long-running Section 3(k) saga, this time on the patentability of business methods and the DHC IPD’s Annual Report 2023-24. Read more on this!

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

According to this Yale study , about 88% of US utility patent applications will receive a first rejection. Getting a first Office Action in your nonprovisional patent application is simply par for the course. Welcome to the club called Nearly Every Utility Patent Applicant. Basically, you are stuck.

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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. After compiling a list of those IP assets, the next step would be to review what the company is using and compare that to the list of registered or pending IP.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2022

What would make patents more accessible to potential clients? Many IP law firms appear to be targeting small businesses. Some law firms are more focused on IP litigation while others, such as our firm , are heavily focused on filing patents and trademarks. So why are (utility) patents so expensive?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 30, 2025

Keep up with the ever-changing world of IP with SpicyIPs Weekly Review! We are delighted to announce the results of the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law. A Big Win for Dalit Researchers: Implications for IP The Bombay HC deservedly provided monetary relief to Dalit researchers for the theft of their research data.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

So for the moment, the position under the UK patent system is that AI is very much a tool rather than an autonomous agent in its own right. As such, in terms of predictions for the coming year, the commencement of consultations on changes to the UK patent system in light of AI feels like a safe bet.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Keep up with the ever changing world of IP with SpicyIPs Weekly Review! A quick glance at last week analysis of wrongful obtainment in the Indian patent landscape, discussing Delhi High Courts jurisdiction in ANI vs OpenAI, and the implications of a MoU between screen writers and music composers. Read the post for more details.

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Patent Trademark Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Patent prosecution refers to the writing, filing and handling of patent applications. It encompasses the patent examination process from initial filing to the grant, including all the back-and-forth responses with the USPTO. Prosecuting a patent application includes the following: drafting patent application.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share. However, keep in mind that using your IP assets to support the current and future market position of your business can prove to be a major challenge. Managing the IP Portfolio Well.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

The general rule is that utility patents expire 20 years from the filing date of the earliest nonprovisional application in the patent family. Notice that a provisional patent application does not reduce the term of a utility patent. appeared first on Patent Trademark Blog | IP Q&A.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 2, 2025

Keep up with the ever changing world of IP with SpicyIPs Weekly Review! The office has come out with a well-reasoned and straightforward decision on the patent lacking obviousness/inventive step and patentability under 3(d). Crores on Amazon Technology Inc for infringement of the plaintiffs Beverly Hills Polo Club trademark.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 7, 2021

With South Africa’s patent office having recently granted the first patent to an AI inventor, and an Australian court ruling in favor of AI inventorship, it’s time to review how we got here—and where we’re going. If AI-related patent applications and grants are on the uptick, what was the problem with DABUS?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

What is a utility nonprovisional patent application? Unlike design patents , utility patents protect functionality. To get a utility patent, you have to file a utility nonprovisional patent application and ultimately get it allowed. Need to file a utility nonprovisional patent application?

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 11, 2025

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our growing Electrical and Computer Science IP team with a national and international client base. The Patent Associate must have a minimum of 2 years of IP prosecution experience at a firm or in-house. This position can be based out of any of our offices.

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