JD Supra Law

JUNE 8, 2023

On April 20, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced several proposed rule changes that would have an impact on patent applicants, patent holders, and patent challengers. By: Proskauer - Minding Your Business

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2021

Micro Labs Limited the Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff in a case involving a patent of the compound ‘Apixaban’. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced an 80% reduction in patent application fees for all recognised educational institutions. News from India.

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IPilogue

JUNE 23, 2022

At first, the deal appeared to transfer the numerous patents and trademarks from GBI to Nicklaus Companies, but in recent years Jack Nicklaus and GBI have not satisfied the deal. As this case was just filed, it will likely be some time before a decision or settlement is reached.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Jordan is a third-year law student at the University of Missouri and a registered patent agent. Bui told how Linh Deitz, the office manager for Mavexar, formed Mellaconic in August 2020 with the limited assets of seven patents. Mr. Bui’s testimony about his ownership of the patents begins to supply insight: Q: Okay.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Read this Tidbit by Kaustubh Chakrabarti on the Delhi HC ruling that the Regional Director under the Companies Act has no jurisdiction to decide ownership of a trademark. billion US District Court awards 10x Genomics permanent injunction in patent infringement lawsuit against Bruker Corporation’s GeoMx products

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Do defendants and the court have the right to ask who is funding a particular patent litigation? The first standing order requires non-governmental companies and corporations to disclose the name of every person all the way up the chain of ownership who has “a direct or indirect interest in the party.”

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The IPKat

MARCH 15, 2024

In G 1/22 (and G 2/22), the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) found that there is a strong rebuttable presumption that an applicant of a European patent application is entitled to claim priority. The Broad Institute famously lost a highly commercially valuable CRISPR patent for invalid priority ( T 844/18 , IPKat ).

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

As a super-notice, it can produce cash payouts from settlements or default judgments (which are enforced against the cash held at the online marketplace, so they have actual value). Ex parte proceedings, where the putative rightsowner tells an unrebutted story, are highly likely to get it wrong.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 28, 2023

The treaty regulated post-war settlement with Germany, requiring it to disarm, pay reparations, and make territorial concessions. For example, the UK passed the Trading with the Enemy Act in 1914, which effectively suspended German-owned patent and trade marks. However, they never formally withdrew from either of the conventions.

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CopyrightsWorld

APRIL 29, 2022

” In 1997, Thaler was granted a patent for a method of creating fictitious “visions of a dying brain.” The piece was part of a series in which the AI reprocessed images to produce scenes from a “simulated near-death experience.” ” An Exchange of Letters with the Copyright Office.

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CopyrightsWorld

APRIL 29, 2022

” In 1997, Thaler was granted a patent for a method of creating fictitious “visions of a dying brain.” The piece was part of a series in which the AI reprocessed images to produce scenes from a “simulated near-death experience.” ” An Exchange of Letters with the Copyright Office.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last week we published 9 posts on topics such as our comments on the proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, the Madras High Court’s decision with respect to patentability of business methods, and Union Minister of State for Commerce’s response on ability of the current IPR regime to cater concerns arising out of AI generated work.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

They are seeking to establish that they have an ownership stake in both the copyrights and performers’ property rights in the tracks which the band recorded between 1966 and 1970, and that they are owed unpaid royalties from Sony as a result.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 24, 2023

Patent Owner disclosure on relationships for 314(a) consideration? The Patent Owner disclosure requirement to argue 314(a) will not be popular. That said, if you are trying to argue district court litigation is better for patent policy than the PTAB, you should put all of your cards on the table. Separate 314(a) briefing?

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Hughes: increasing registrations for women at the © office compared to other metrics where women are disadvantaged—ownership of stock, real property, presence on corporate boards, patent ownership which then translates to being in a startup. May also resolve through settlement. What goes on in settlement?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

Just like other patents, the patent protection on Blockchain also achieves exclusive rights to its inventor or assignee in exchange of details about the blockchain invented to be released in the public domain. In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications. Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

and design patents were hard to get/not as valuable at the time. There’s not evidence of a litigation history of the few midcentury modern design patents, even though Herman Miller etc. A lot of settlements. A: Not giving design patents and utility patents then sets them up for a good result now when they argue trade dress.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Principal Adam Shartzer and Associate Josh Carrigan authored Expert Analysis for Law360 examining a fee-shifting statute for patent cases that allows prevailing parties to recover their reasonable attorney fees in exceptional patent infringement cases. A fee-shifting statute for patent cases under Title 35 of the U.S.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do read our summaries of the post on the DHC restraining generic competitors for Ibrunitib, Delhi High Court’s finding on opposition and examination process, and some quick tidbits on the Ram Mandir, Oppo-Nokia dispute settlement, and the Bombay High Court order on Pan cards. But what about the public interest? Gsp Crop Science Pvt.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 20, 2023

Petitions Challenging Patent Claims Previously Subject to Final Adjudication in District Court or PTO Proceedings The ANRPM proposes discretionarily denying petitions under 35 U.S.C. § Nevertheless, this proposal is also contrary to the statutes, which provides the explicit limitations on when a patent can be challenged.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These disputes often arise from patent, trademark, or copyright infringement claims, which can lead to costly litigation and significant damages. With the increasing reliance on technology and innovation, IP insurance has gained prominence as a vital tool for mitigating the risks that accompany intellectual property ownership and enforcement.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

No earlier than July 31, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than November 20, 2023 per settlement. . No earlier than June 30, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than September 30, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than July 1, 2023 per settlement. No earlier than January 31, 2023 per settlement. January 2021.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

More and more loans are being supported by certain intellectual property assets, such as copyrights, designs, and patents, or revenue streams connected to these assets. Ownership of intellectual property (IP) used as collateral often belongs to the borrower. Conclusion.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The question of ownership in the virtual world, particularly in video games, has long been debated. Let’s also not forget the Delhi High Court’s telling move to set aside three compromise decrees recognizing settlement agreements between ISRA and certain defendants (see also here ). Well … not really! would help.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Indeed, the directors of the US Patent and Trademark Office and US Copyright Office are in the process of conducting a joint study to untangle the various interests at play, having promised Sens. NFTs are units of data stored on a blockchain that signify ownership of (supposedly) unique digital media items. Miramax, LLC v.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” context to see how various other countries have responded to such challenges as well, not only in copyright but in trademark and patent too.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

The Controller on working examples is surely going to interest patent lawyers. Remanding the matter back to the Patent Office, the Court clarified that a working example does not define the patent’s scope. Controller of Patents on May 14, 2024 (Delhi High Court) A patent application for a formulation of probiotic was rejected.

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SpicyIP

MAY 22, 2022

Haven’t we already learnt that copyrights, patents, etc. Akira: Professor, one major difference that I see in all of this, is that a patent protects my idea, a copyright protects my expression of an idea – but property rights are usually associated with physical objects, not products of my intellect.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

In a post for Patently-O , Peter describes how the TSCMJG came into existence. Disputes over inventorship are not confined to patent cases and often arise in trade secrets cases too. In particular, Judge Black found that declaratory relief for a correction of ownership under 35 U.S.C. § In Calvary Indus.,

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 5, 2022

As the battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries continue to grow, in tandem the IP world is experiencing an increase in battery patenting activity. Research and development in the battery industry have led to a notable increase in patent filings at the U.S. Figure 1: Battery Patent Filings: CPC Class H01M 1. Valued at $108.4

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

This can lead to settlement/end of cases: Even if there was copying, we don’t know they copied from you! Method and “captive” molecules are patented by composition houses, but rarely by perfumeries. Emma Perot, Music Copyright Ownership: Factors Behind the Surge in Writer Credit and Rights Clearance Why so many writers on songs?

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Judge Dennis dissented: he considered it a patent error to hold that “the Lanham Act can be constitutionally applied to the noncommercial political speech of a political organization, such as the political endorsements made by Coalition in this case.” United We Stand Am., United We Stand Am. 3d 86 (2d Cir.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Weve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so its a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court revoked one of Ericssons patents while upholding the validity of 7 others and declared that Lava had not entered into license negotiations in good faith.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Lodha TM battle Following disagreements over how a family settlement agreement is to be interpreted, the Lodha brothers are tangling over the Lodha trademark. Despite not being mentioned under the Patent Act or Rules, Indian Courts have been accepting amendment claims as auxiliary claims. Drop a comment below to let us know.

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