SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

In yet another order dealing with unreasoned rejections of a patent application, the Delhi High Court comes down heavily on the Indian Patent Office. Praharsh and Swaraj write about this order, underscoring the role played by well-reasoned orders in the appeals before the high court and patent bargain.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 27, 2024

Balaji of the Madras High Court (MHC) delivered two decisions that overturned the Controller’s rejection of patent applications, siding with the appellants in both cases. Bitter Pill to Swallow: Controller’s Decision Overturned for Kyrorin’s Patent Application The first one is Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co v.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Description amendments refresh The recent controversy over description amendments began with a significant tightening in the 2021 EPO Guidelines for Examination of the requirement for applicants to amend the description of a patent application in line with the allowed claims ( IPKat ).

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Article 69 EPC states that "the extent of the protection conferred by a European patent or a European patent application shall be determined by the claims. The patent application related to methods of detecting search keywords in video streams. for inter alia lack of inventive step ( Article 56 EPC ).

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Patently-O

JUNE 28, 2023

I encourage as much detail as possible in this meeting, so that by the end we have enough detail to begin drafting one or more patent applications. Another participant said, “I didn’t know I was an inventor until I attended this workshop.” At the second meeting, the group discusses 2-4 of the selected ideas to build on.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

On January 10th, the USPTO is conducting a virtual three-day workshop that focuses on helping participants learn the fundamentals of the patent application process.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Delhi High Court on Non-filing of Written Submission to Delay Patent Application Process. The Controller of Patents where it rebuked the Plaintiff for not filing written submissions in time and thereby delaying the patent application process. Course on Access to Medicines, TRIPS and Patents [Kochi, December 10-14].

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights Understanding the role of a Patent Agent including the qualifications, eligibility criteria Patents and Patentability Criteria Processing of Indian Patent Application Patent Drafting Exercise-related to Patent drafting Practice responding to FERs, Amendment of application, and specification Concept of unity (..)

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The IPKat

JUNE 28, 2023

Article 69 EPC states that " the extent of the protection conferred by a European patent or a European patent application shall be determined by the claims. Nevertheless, the description and drawings shall be used to interpret the claims ".

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Comprehend the concept, rationale, and significance of Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. Learn the practical aspects of Patent application and prosecution in the context of Indian IPR law. Identify different types of IPRs relevant for entrepreneurship and appreciate the importance of IPR in the success of a start-up venture.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Board of Appeal finds no legal basis for the requirement to amend the description in line with the claims (T1989/18) (26 Dec 2021) Can amending the description to summarize the prior art add matter to the patent application as filed? (T Whilst this year has seen some truly remarkable advances in machine learning technology (e.g.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 10, 2024

The Court also said that the use of chimneys in the invention is a mere workshop modification. The Court held that the product claim, though novel, lacks an inventive step as there is no data to prove that trapezoidal shaped containers lead to faster composting, as asserted in the specification.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

We informed our reader about a workshop on ‘Patent Oppositions in the Pharmaceutical Field’ organized by IUCIPRS, CUSAT, and Third World Network from December 4- 8, 2022 in Kochi, Kerala. Controller General of Patents Designs and Trade Marks launches IPO Grievance Portal. Opportunities. Case Summaries.

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IIPRD

MAY 4, 2023

Section 3 of the Patents Act lists statutorily non-patentable inventions, which pose a challenge to patentability depending on the subject matter claimed. In summary, a patent application for a medical device in India is often objected to under Sections 3(i), (f), and (k).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Its presence will empower local businesses and startups to engage directly with patent examiners and IP experts, facilitating a smoother and more efficient patent application process. Acting as a catalyst for innovation, the USPTO office in Atlanta will attract a diverse range of talent and investment.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

Reform in Law However, while the patent application numbers are on the rise, the Industry has expressed concerns over the patent prosecution and examination regime in India. When mentioned in the recently-held budget session, the IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledged the ethical concerns and risks around AI.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 24, 2022

On the second point the Judge started by considering whether the skilled person would have any motivation to conduct workshop modifications to Rowenhorst (para 143).

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

In addition, the fund provides for the reimbursement of 50% of the fees charged by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) for obtaining international trademark and design protection, as well as the reimbursement of 50% of the fees charged by national patent offices for patent applications in 2022.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 12, 2023

District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Judge Timothy Black rejected arguments that a state court declaratory relief action over the ownership of several disputed patent applications involved federal patent or trade secret claims and ruled that it belonged in state court.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Section 25(2)(b): Anticipation by Prior Publication The opponent had argued that the claims in the patent were anticipated by prior publication. Allegedly, prior patent applications (5865/CHE/2013 – Abandoned, 444/CHE/2014 – Refused, 2498/CHE/2014 – Abandoned) by the same patentee existed with the same claims.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

On January 9, 2020, the FTC held a public workshop to consider whether the FTC should issue a rule that would limit or forbid the use of non-competes in employment contracts and subsequently invited submissions from interested parties.

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