Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Here, the basis of Silbersher claim stem from the prosecution history files of the Allergan patent applications. On appeal, the Federal Circuit concluded that the patent prosecution files stemmed from an administrative hearing and thus qualifies as an “other Federal … hearing.” ” Id.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

About The Course This comprehensive course on patents is designed to provide a thorough understanding of patent law, procedures, and practical applications in the intellectual property landscape. Train candidates for the patent agent interview (For candidates who pass Paper I and Paper II).

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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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LexBlog IP

APRIL 5, 2023

Navigating Korean Patent Law Changes: Accelerated Examination, PTEs, and Court Decisions @media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-642e0f5b9c76d4054{display: Recent Case Law: Divisional Applications and ST.26 thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-642e0f5b9c76d4054{display: block!important;}}@media

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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

AUGUST 13, 2024

This is perhaps not surprising, given that patent applications are not published until 18 months after they are filed, and that OpenAI's major innovation of ChatGPT was first released about 2 years ago. This year, eleven OpenAI patents and patent applications have been published.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Kartikeya is a second-year law student in 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. His previous posts can be accessed here. ] Article 3.2

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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 IP Law Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Explain whether the state of patent eligibility jurisprudence in the United States has caused you to change business strategies for protecting your intellectual property, such as shifting from patents to trade secrets, or vice versa.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

In general, an applicant qualifies as a micro entity under 37 CFR § 1.29 Therefore, not only is it important to select the proper entity status when filing a patent application, but it is also critical to recognize if and when an entity status changes.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. 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?

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. 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?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In a recent post , we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. 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?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The ratio set by them are so diverse that, in an adversarial proceeding such as patent prosecution or litigation, the opposite parties may pick their respective chosen or desired positions based on any of them, and no clear conclusion could be arrived at. 31, emphasis added].

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

JUNE 10, 2021

An applicant secures a patent after successfully prosecuting the patent application at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). When the USPTO believes an application embodies an invention worthy of a patent, the USPTO grants a Notice of Allowance. Patentability Search.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 7, 2024

Significantly, the agreement requires India to make substantive changes to its provision obligating a patent applicant to furnish information about their foreign applications corresponding to their application in India. India-EFTA and Patent rules : How it hurts Section 8. Article 13.2

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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. Need a second opinion?

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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. The patent applications have simply been refused for failing to satisfy the formal requirements of filing.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Understanding these three underlying principles will enable Applicants in China to better understand the best situations for filing both types of applications. Chinese Utility Model and Patent Prosecution. Unlike invention patent applications, there is no substantial examination of utility models.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 23, 2022

Patent applicants fall under a variety of statuses that are determined by their relationship to other entities, the number of patents they own, and the type of patents they own. The fee schedule for patent applications and maintenance is based on the size of the entity filing the application.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2024

However, in this Kat's view, using the amount of "similarity" between the claims and the prior art as a test for inventive step would constitute a vast oversimplification of patent law, lacking any correspondence with the established legal concepts of novelty and inventive step.

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Patently-O

APRIL 17, 2024

which dramatically tightened patent eligibility standards for business-methods software, to compare outcomes for patent applications decided just before and after the decision. Two solutions: (1) USPTO-FDA interaction during patent prosecution; (2) expanding inequitable conduct with a “pharma exception.”

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More Than Your Mark

JULY 16, 2018

Acknowledging the difficulty of calculating a patent expiration date in view of the many factors to be considered, and in response to public inquiry, the USPTO now provides a downloadable patent term calculator for estimating patent expiration date, available online here. The Standard Patent Term. patent examiner.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

It notes that despite the government initiatives to strengthen India’s IP regime, applying the ‘narrowly focused’ and ‘stringent’ patent laws toward AI applications remains challenging. It must be noted that the Delhi High Court in its decision in OpenTV Inc vs. The Controller of Patents and Designs and Anr.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 18, 2023

That is to say, ‘applicants’ are interested stakeholders here, and focusing on issues faced by applicants alone, just one of the many stakeholders, does not equate to understanding the patent oppositions mechanism as a whole. The Comparative Analysis section almost exclusively focuses on patent practices of developed countries.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 14, 2022

Inventorship in the US is a critical component of patent ownership. When applying for a patent at the USPTO, the applicant must name all inventors of the invention claimed in the patent application. In Europe, Article 123(2) EPC sets very strict requirements for amendments to patent applications.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

As a result, owners of Russian patents from the affected countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the European Union, should not expect to be able to enforce their patent rights in Russia in the near term.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2022

As a result, owners of Russian patents from the affected countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the European Union, should not expect to be able to enforce their patent rights in Russia in the near term.

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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. with a patent law concentration with intellectual property certificate, from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2013. Joel received his J.D.,

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 23, 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. His previous post can be accessed here. meiosis).

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Court also asserted the importance of both processes:- rigorous examinations for the focused evaluation against set legal standards so as to ensure only deserving applications receive patents; and the opposition process as a forum for external stakeholders to contribute to a more comprehensive evaluation of the patent application.

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