SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Continuing our annual tradition of recounting the significant developments that impacted the Indian IP landscape in the year that has been, we bring you a round-up of 2021’s developments. This year, we have divided these developments into three categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgments/Orders (Topicality/Impact).

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

for infringement of the ‘197 patent under the Hatch-Waxman Act, but the district court found that the Belcher Chief Science Officer withheld material information from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) during patent prosecution, and the CAFC affirmed. Belcher brought the suit against Hospira, Inc.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) practice, and discuss implications for practitioners. Section 121 is designed to address potential unfairness that may arise from the interplay of two common aspects of patent prosecution practice. We address whether Sauerberg is consistent with Federal Circuit law and decades of U.S.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Last October, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Request for Comments on USPTO Initiatives To Ensure the Robustness and Reliability of Patent Rights. Patent owners, especially small businesses and independent inventors, need two things of the patent system: 1) Reliability/believability.

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Olartemoure Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

patent prosecution ranked leading ranked individuals Carlos R. Olarte Partner Alexander Agudelo Partner Monica Guevara Partner | Patents Director ip litigation ranked leading ranked individuals Juan G. Alejandra Pava Partner | Trademarks Director ENFORCEMENT & ANTI-COUNTERFEITING ranked leading ranked individuals J.

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SpicyIP

JULY 25, 2021

A Parliamentary Standing Committee Report that Challenges the Fine Balances Within the IP System. As many studies have shown, such a faith-based approach to IP protection is far from empirical realities. This is not to say that IP protection is completely irrelevant for a country like India. Dr. Arul George Scaria.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

We are pleased to bring to you this sponsored post by IP Press on the extension of the registration deadlines for their Comprehensive Course on Patents, in collaboration with S. The IP Press presents the third cohort of the Comprehensive Course on Patents. Provide training on matters on Indian patent prosecution.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Earlier this year, the European Patent Office (EPO) updated some of its Guidelines for Examination in a way that potentially could affect U.S. patent litigation.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

Moritz Ammelburg and Peter Fasse examine the patentability requirements and prosecution schemes in the US and Europe and how applicants can prepare applications that will best serve their needs in both jurisdictions. Read the full article on Managing IP. Inventorship in the US is a critical component of patent ownership.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

While we are changing from the "All I want for Christmas is you" to the "Happy New Year" playlist, check what has been going on around the IP blogs before 2021 is over. IPWatchDog listed the most iconic toys and games protected by patents and trade marks for this Christmas.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. Image from here Smells like Luxury, Does it Cost a Trademark Battle? Deadline- October 15, 2023.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 22, 2021

Grace Kim focuses her practice on patent prosecution, client counseling and strategic portfolio development, clearance investigations, patentability analysis and due diligence investigations. Nikki Krahler is an IP operation specialist, one of an elite team of professionals that make up Fish’s IP Operations Team.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 11, 2022

LexisNexis Legal & Professional today announced the launch of PTAB Decisions, an enhancement to the market-leading patent prosecution analytics tool LexisNexis PatentAdvisor. Our company has been serving the USPTO for more than 50 years, helping to digitize and streamline the prosecution process.

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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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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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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

While there are a number of aspects covered by “Artificial Intelligence”, ranging from definitions to scope, from life-saving to life-threatening, there has been surprisingly limited public policy discussion on the intersection of AI and IP in India. Her area of interest lies in IP and corporate law. Arul Scaria).

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 23, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sent out an email alert on March 16, 2023 about its transition to eGrants for patents. This change to electronic patent grants as opposed to paper patents is in accord with the USPTO’s continued changes to an all-electronic and no paper system.

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IP Law 360

JULY 21, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office's implementation of the Patent Prosecution Highway program places limits on patent applicants' options when amending claims during examination, so the PPH may not be the most appropriate vehicle for accelerating examination of U.S.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Patent Prosecution Highway or PPH is a set of initiatives promulgated by participating patent offices around the world to accelerate patent prosecution in countries of the participating patent offices. Patent applications filed under PPH with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) enjoy similar benefits.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In an article published on December 7, 2023, Harness IP Principal Chris K. Miller provides guidance to legal departments that are responsible for maintaining a global patent portfolio. Summarized in five tips for in-house counsel, Miller looks at ways to maximize patent filings to save time and money. The firm also ranks No.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced today that certain intellectual property (IP)-related transactions are now authorized in Russia, following publication by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of General License No.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 12, 2023

The grant of a US patent provides a strong signal to investors and competitors about the strength of your IP position. A granted US patent can also often lead directly to the issuance of patents in other countries, particularly those who are members of the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) program, or those who do not perform their.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2021

The new principals in the IP Group are Dr. Moritz Ammelburg (Munich); Kenneth Darby (Austin); Dr. Hyun Jin In (D.C.); The diverse group represents clients across a range of industries and brings deep expertise in litigation, patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings and copyright and trademark counseling to their new roles.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Dear readers, as you may have noticed, after a bit of a slowdown, SpicyIP is once again picking up steam and we will be looking to bring you the spicy IP updates that you have been used to! Announcing Winners of 3 rd Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law. Exploring the “Space” for Makeup Dupes in the Indian IP Framework”.

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Patently-O

JULY 23, 2022

Recent Headlines in the IP World: Jonathan Stempel: Cisco Wins Reversal of $2.75-Billion Amy Simonson: Ohio State University Wins Trademark For The Word ‘THE’ (Source: CNN). Richard Lawler: Supreme Court Rejects Apple’s Bid To Continue Fighting Over Two Qualcomm Patents (Source: The Verge). Source: Forbes.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Managing Intellectual Property magazine has announced that Fish & Richardson has been shortlisted in seven categories in the 2022 Managing IP Americas Awards. Now in its 17 th year, the Managing IP Awards program recognizes the most remarkable achievements over the past year. Patent Contentious (West). IP Boutique (U.S.).

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 15, 2024

Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of recent experience in all aspects of utility and design patent drafting and prosecution practice; managing international patent prosecution of patent portfolios; analyzing and summarizing patent searches, drafting legal opinions, including patentability, validity, infringement and freedom-to-operate.

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IP Watchdog

MAY 31, 2022

Both AR and VR will undoubtedly bring a whole set of novel IP issues for individuals, companies, IP practitioners and the courts. Augmented Reality (“AR”), along with Virtual Reality (“VR”), is rapidly growing in prominence and will be transformative to the way we live, work, learn and play.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

How claim amendments lead to stronger patent arguments Before delving into patent arguments, we cannot ignore a key strategy that can make your arguments more persuasive. I’m now in my third decade of practicing patent law, and one reality has remained constant throughout my patent prosecution career.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

On March 22, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it was breaking its final ties with Russia’s intellectual property agencies.

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Patent Trademark Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

What is a patent application attorney (patent prosecutor) versus a patent litigator? Patent practitioners generally fall under one of two practice areas: 1) patent litigation, or 2) patent prosecution. Keep in mind that patent practitioners may include both patent agents and patent attorneys.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We highlight trends in patenting AR/VR technologies—who is obtaining AR/VR patent protection, and where. We track the various technology centers at the United States Patent and Trademark Office that handle AR/VR applications. And, from time to time, we shine the spotlight on interesting new AR/VR patents.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 12, 2021

Fish & Richardson was named the 2021 IP Boutique Firm of the Year and International Trade Commission (“ITC”) Firm of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property magazine, as well as the regional Patent Contentious (West) Firm of the Year. is the one of the most comprehensive and widely respected IP awards events in the world.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 11, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal published a Director’s blog post today addressing the Office’s current backlog of patent and trademark applications, which the latest USPTO data shows to be 785,387 unexamined applications/ 25.6 months total pendency for patents and 14.5

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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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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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Selvam & Selvam Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Registrar of Trademarks rather scathingly pointed out a glaring error in an order passed by the Senior Examiner of Trademarks. The Trademarks Office (TMO) was directed to restore the Appellant’s application and to dispose of the same in an expeditious manner. In April this year, the Delhi HC in Blackberry Ltd v.

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