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Logical Fallacy in Patent Law: Analysing Abolkheir’s Challenge to the Soundness of Non-obviousness Test

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Dr. Abolkheir labels the inherent fallacy within patent law as “ inventio ad hominem ” fallacy. Questioning the logical foundations of patent laws, he argues that defining ‘inventive step’ in terms of ‘non-obviousness’ shifts the focus of inquiry to the inventor, rather than the invention itself. Cipla Ltd. ,

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A Landmark Summer for Design Patent Law

JD Supra Law

Federal Circuit and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) reshaping the landscape of design patent law. The world of intellectual property (IP) underwent some significant transformations this summer, with recent changes from the U.S. By: Bennett Jones LLP

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Examining Upcoming Changes to the Implementing Regulations of the Chinese Patent Law

IP Watchdog

Recently, amendments to the Implementing Regulations of the Chinese Patent Law were issued and will take effect from January 20, 2024. The Regulations align with the revisions made to the Patent Law in 2020 and provide further guidance.

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Recent Patent Law Scholarship

Patently-O

by Dennis Crouch This post offers some insight into four patent-focused academic articles that I've been reading lately. A textualist approach to patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § Reflections on the Myriad gene patenting decision, ten years later 3. An unconventional perspective: Patents are not simply a necessary evil 4.

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Loper Decision Impact on Patent Law

JD Supra Law

Here, the Intellectual Property Litigation Group offers some of its own reactions to this decision's implications for patent law. Venable has offered general thoughts on the potential fallout from the Supreme Court's reversal of the long-standing Chevron deference, as well as practice area-specific analysis. By: Venable LLP

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A Baker's Dozen of Patent Law Developments for 2024

JD Supra Law

The world of intellectual property law is always changing, and it can be difficult to keep up. Here are 13 developments in patent law so far in 2024 to help you stay in the know. By: Baker Donelson

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Patent Law Primer: A Newsletter Series on Key Patent Law Topics

Patently-O

I am happy to announce the launch of my newsletter series, “ Patent Law Primer: A Short Introduction to Key Issues in Patent Law ,” currently distributed through LinkedIn. This series is designed for a broader audience, making it accessible for anyone interested in the subject, not just patent attorneys.