Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

government since 1863 (the “Lincoln Law”) and is designed as a mechanism for catching (and thus deterring) fraud against the Federal Government. The law incentivizes whistleblowing — non-governmental folks (known as “qui tam relators”) can file the action on behalf of the U.S. 3730(e)(4)(A) (2010).

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Patent Trademark Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Is retirement from the practice of patent law the best option? It is certainly possible to sell your patent law practice. If your mind and physical health will enable you to stay active in your profession, would it make more sense to stay involved in the patent practice? e-cigarettes).

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Patently-O

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Since there are no annual dues, CLE requirement, or even check-in many folks continue to stay on the rolls even though they are not practicing patent law. One example is my colleague Professor Royce Barondes who passed the patent bar exam prior to law school and then never practiced in the field. Series codes 16 and 17).

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

On October 17, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) formally adopted a revised patent law that makes significant changes to that country’s legal framework for pharmaceutical patents. signed in January that aimed to incorporate aspects of American patent law into the Chinese legal system.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Crucially, a patent granted in the absence of compliance with the duty of disclosure is considered fraudulently obtained, and therefore unenforceable. Inequitable conduct has been called the "atomic bomb of patent law" ( Aventis v. The solution provided by the patent was a L-adrenaline formulation having a high pH (2.8-3.3).

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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. Train candidates for the patent agent interview (For candidates who pass Paper I and Paper II).

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Associate Director, Senior Counsel IP (Intellectual Property) supports Boehringer Ingelheim's Animal Health global biotech patent team by providing legal services to Clients in Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health division, typically at the Executive Director level and below.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

The applicant must have had the right to file the application at the time of the filing based on the law of the nation where the invention occurred. However, whether ownership actually transferred is also based on the law of the nation governing title to the invention. Thus, in this scenario, the patent can be revoked in its entirety.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 5, 2023

by Dennis Crouch I’m excited that my next patent-law event will be the IP CLE Conference, January 7-10, 2024 at the Viewline in Snowmass, Colorado. This is one of my favorite events of the year because it mixes intellectual property law discussion with three days of skiing. Lots more here – check out the agenda.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 16, 2023

by Dennis Crouch Impact of Sonos on Patent Prosecution : The recent Sonos v. Google decision threatens to grind to a halt, or at least significantly restrict, a once-common patent prosecution strategy – keeping continuation applications pending for years to obtain new claims that cover marketplace developments.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 11, 2023

AI inventor case catch-up: Formalities, not patentability It is worth remembering that a patent application may be filed for any subject matter, provided the appropriate forms are filled in and the necessary fees paid. Final thoughts It is an adage of the legal profession that bad cases make bad law.

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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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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Southern California Principal William Hunter was recognized as a 2020 Leader in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. He has garnered expertise in patent prosecution, freedom to operate studies, and the intersection of patent law with other areas of intellectual property.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

2] The newly amended China Patent Law that took effect on June 01, 2021, extended the term of a design patent from 10 years to 15 years, which is in line with the minimum term of protection that a contracting party must provide is 15 years under the Hague System. 1] See [link]. [2] 2] See , [link].

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The IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

For example, in Alice, the court stated “[t]he ‘abstract ideas’ category embodies the longstanding rule that an idea of itself is not patentable.” The Supreme Court further recognized that “laws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas” are not patent-eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

Membership includes companies, law firms, government personnel, and others who focus on related areas of law. Topics covered at this year’s event include the following: Patent prosecution. Law Practice management. Patent Law. Emerging technologies – the internet of things. Nominations.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

Patent law and practice in China commenced a significant adjustment at the outset of 2024. Among the changes being watched most closely inside and outside China are the principle of good faith, the preliminary examination of utility models, and the impact of Patent Term Extension. Moreover, the outcome of the upcoming U.S.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 22, 2021

In fact, over the centuries, patent law has developed a formal approach for evaluating a product’s “innovation.” The FDA can find comfort knowing that the law, particularly intellectual property (IP) law, has already defined “innovation.” Intellectual Property Law: Cases & Materials 124 (5th ed. products.” [xix]

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Originally created in 2014 as a midwest competition, the Competition is today a national inter-law school competition designed to introduce law students to issues arising in United States patent law.

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Patently-O

AUGUST 7, 2021

By David Hricik, Mercer Law School. Here’s their announcement: The Elevate Your Prosecution 2021 conference on patent prosecution will be held in the Murano room of the Grand America in Salt Lake City on Friday, September 24 – Saturday, September 25. We are expecting and pending for 14 hours of Utah CLE.

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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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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Appeal Brief: A Closer Look Sonos has now filed an appeal brief that challenges Judge Alsup’s decision on several grounds, emphasizing the fairness of their patent prosecution process and arguing against the application of prosecution laches.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Originally created in 2014 as a midwest competition, the Competition is today a national inter-law school competition designed to introduce law students to issues arising in United States patent law.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Kartikeya is a second-year law student of the LL.B. Having freelanced as a patent research analyst, he developed an interest in patent prosecution and in exploring the Patents Act through various interpretative approaches. course at NLSIU Bangalore.

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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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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2022

Apart from this, I will separately send out a drafting template for specification, and a complete patent prosecution file to the registrants on their email address. I have also recently published a book on Patent Law and Practice that is useful for exam takers.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Originally created in 2014 as a midwest competition, the Competition is today a national inter-law school competition designed to introduce law students to issues arising in United States patent law.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 8, 2022

The August 2019 announcement that two patent applications had been filed naming an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as an inventor in the United States and a dozen other countries was regarded as disruptive and profound at the time. It was one of the hot topics in patent law during those last few months before the pandemic.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 14, 2024

S ubmissions made in US patent prosecution may be highly influential for claim interpretation post-grant. Use of European file history in US claim interpretation The Federal Circuit applied the case law of Intel v Qualcomm (21 F.4th In the US, the principle of file wrapper estoppel is well established. 22-2042, Fed.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day? Meanwhile, the now-secret patent application remains a patent pariah: Neither the USPTO nor anyone else can cite it as prior art in a patent proceeding.

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day? Meanwhile, the now-secret patent application remains a patent pariah: Neither the USPTO nor anyone else can cite it as prior art in a patent proceeding.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider patenting such advanced technology, fully aware that patent applications might see the light of day? Meanwhile, the now-secret patent application remains a patent pariah: Neither the USPTO nor anyone else can cite it as prior art in a patent proceeding.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

The goal was to provide better access to the patent system for a number of potential participants, such as individual inventors, small businesses, and underrepresented innovators. The UAIA was signed into law on December 29, 2022, and included in the U.S. government’s spending package, the Consolidated Appropriations Act , for 2023.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The rules, if passed, are surely a strong attempt towards fighting the long-standing issue of pendency in the Indian Patent Office, but concurrently it can also led to dilution of material safeguards within the Patent Act, which are in place to ensure that applicants/ patentees stick to their end of the patent bargain.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 13, 2024

OpenAI is pursuing speedy patent grant Fascinatingly, OpenAI is pursuing highly accelerated grant of its IP. A patent can only be enforced once it is granted. However, it can take 3 to 5 years of patent prosecution before national patent offices to achieve grant of a patent.

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

Ana Santos Rutschman, From Myriad to Moderna: The Modern Pharmaceutical Company , Texas A&M University Journal of Property Law (2024) (forthcoming). John Howells, Ron D Katznelson, Freedom to Operate analysis as competitive necessity—the Selden automobile patent case revisited , Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice (2024).

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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. In addition, five attorneys served as judicial law clerks or interns. From 2019 to 2020, Ashley served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Kimberly A.

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