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SpicyIP Weekly Review (November 4-November 10)

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals vs Controller of Patents and Designs on 22 October 2024 (Madras High Court) Image from here In this case, an appeal was filed under Section 3(b) and 59 of the Patents Act to overturn a rejection of a patent application by Patent Office. of the High Court.

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Interesting Patents | Meta – Personalized Reaction System for Social Media: A Revolutionary Way to Express Yourself

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important;}} The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants hundreds of new patents every week, showcasing developments in technology and innovation. In our Interesting Patents series, we highlight exciting US patent applications and patents recently issued by the USPTO.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 10: Warhol Foundation Files SCOTUS Petition on Transformative Fair Use Ruling, China Receives 815,000 Irregular Patent Applications During 2021, and Senators Introduce Social Media Transparency Bill

IP Watchdog

Copyright Office is studying and requesting comment on a proposal to defer registration examination; a bipartisan group of Senators introduce a new bill that would require social media companies to provide data to NSF-vetted independent researchers; Toyota Motor announces that it will shutdown production at two Japanese facilities due to labor and (..)

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Fed. Circ. OKs PTAB Rejection Of Google Social-Based Ads IP

IP Law 360

The Federal Circuit on Monday affirmed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's rejection of a patent application from Google on targeted advertising technology that automatically detects users who are interested in trends based on images shared on social media.

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Can We Patent An Idea That Made To Public?

Intepat

So, it is a big ‘No’ if you are looking to share your idea in any form of seminars, conferences, or social media platforms. One such example is when the US Patent Office rejected the patenting of turmeric for healing wounds. The patent office can also reject the idea if it is too obvious. The solution.

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Trouble for Ozempic

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

The drug has gone viral over social media due to its side effect- weight loss. Amidst all this, the legal state of Ozempic has been looking glum with it facing patent disputes and also, a rising issue involving its counterfeits. Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a drug generally used to treat type-2 diabetes.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media. Don’t overlook company social media accounts, domain names, and toll-free numbers, which may also serve as potential trademarks. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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