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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 day ago

Privies, Prior Art, and Procedure: Stewart's Triple Rebuke of PTAB in favor of Patentees

The vacating of semiconductor patents by USPTO Director signifies a shift in privity issue handling, beneficial for patentees.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Patent Law Year in Review: Top-Nine Topics for 2025

The U.S. patent landscape is shifting dramatically with changes in administration, impacting policies and the backlog of patents.
Key court decisions are reshaping design patent analysis towards flexibility, responding to evolving global standards.
Tech industry
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

New USPTO Leadership on the Horizon: Lutnick Confirmed as Commerce Secretary, Squires Expected as Director

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce; John Squires expected to be nominated as USPTO Director with strong IP experience.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 day ago

Privies, Prior Art, and Procedure: Stewart's Triple Rebuke of PTAB in favor of Patentees

The vacating of semiconductor patents by USPTO Director signifies a shift in privity issue handling, beneficial for patentees.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Patent Law Year in Review: Top-Nine Topics for 2025

The U.S. patent landscape is shifting dramatically with changes in administration, impacting policies and the backlog of patents.
Key court decisions are reshaping design patent analysis towards flexibility, responding to evolving global standards.
Tech industry
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

New USPTO Leadership on the Horizon: Lutnick Confirmed as Commerce Secretary, Squires Expected as Director

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce; John Squires expected to be nominated as USPTO Director with strong IP experience.
more#patent-law
#trademark
JavaScript
fromInfoWorld
5 months ago

USPTO petitioned to cancel Oracle's JavaScript trademark

Oracle's trademark ownership of 'JavaScript' creates unnecessary barriers; a petition to the USPTO seeks to free the name for public use.
Marketing
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Here's why Meghan Markle's 'As Ever' brand is banned from selling clothing

Meghan Markle's As Ever brand cannot sell clothing due to trademark issues with a similar Chinese company.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
6 months ago
Intellectual property law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 25: Microsoft CEO Asks for Changes in Copyright Law; Report Finds 22% Growth in Semiconductor Patent Filings; and Former OpenAI Employee Claims Company Breaks Copyright Law

The USPTO is enhancing trademark audit methods to ensure more accurate registrations.
A former OpenAI employee claims that ChatGPT's use of copyrighted materials may violate copyright laws.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

USPTO Calls for PPAC and TPAC Nominees After Lutnick Disbands Committees

The USPTO is seeking new candidates for 18 vacant positions on its advisory committees.
Appointments to the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees will include staggered terms effective May 2025.
JavaScript
fromInfoWorld
5 months ago

USPTO petitioned to cancel Oracle's JavaScript trademark

Oracle's trademark ownership of 'JavaScript' creates unnecessary barriers; a petition to the USPTO seeks to free the name for public use.
Marketing
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Here's why Meghan Markle's 'As Ever' brand is banned from selling clothing

Meghan Markle's As Ever brand cannot sell clothing due to trademark issues with a similar Chinese company.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
6 months ago
Intellectual property law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 25: Microsoft CEO Asks for Changes in Copyright Law; Report Finds 22% Growth in Semiconductor Patent Filings; and Former OpenAI Employee Claims Company Breaks Copyright Law

The USPTO is enhancing trademark audit methods to ensure more accurate registrations.
A former OpenAI employee claims that ChatGPT's use of copyrighted materials may violate copyright laws.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

USPTO Calls for PPAC and TPAC Nominees After Lutnick Disbands Committees

The USPTO is seeking new candidates for 18 vacant positions on its advisory committees.
Appointments to the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees will include staggered terms effective May 2025.
more#trademark
#patents
more#patents
#intellectual-property
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

USPTO debuts 2025 AI strategy

The USPTO's new AI strategy aims to enhance patent processes and integrate responsible AI usage across its operations.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

USPTO debuts 2025 AI strategy

The USPTO's new AI strategy aims to enhance patent processes and integrate responsible AI usage across its operations.
more#intellectual-property
Women in technology
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

USPTO's Women's Entrepreneurship Symposium Continues Despite New DEI Policies

Recent executive orders on diversity create confusion about federal agencies' initiatives, including at the USPTO.
The White House emphasizes merit-based opportunities while asserting the need to defend women's rights.
#government-efficiency
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

USPTO Facing Additional Cuts: What's Core vs. Expendable

The USPTO's operational stability is threatened by the new efficiency directive, with potential reductions impacting patent processing and examination quality.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

USPTO Facing Additional Cuts: What's Core vs. Expendable

The USPTO's operational stability is threatened by the new efficiency directive, with potential reductions impacting patent processing and examination quality.
more#government-efficiency
#telework
fromPatently-O
3 months ago
Intellectual property law

USPTO's Remote Work Program Faces Potential Rapid Dismantling Under New Federal Guidelines

The USPTO faces a significant operational change with a mandated return to in-office work and a hiring freeze.
fromPatently-O
3 months ago
Intellectual property law

USPTO's Remote Work Program Faces Potential Rapid Dismantling Under New Federal Guidelines

The USPTO faces a significant operational change with a mandated return to in-office work and a hiring freeze.
more#telework
#patent-system
fromPatently-O
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

USPTO's Rapid Policy Shifts Threaten Patent System Stability

The USPTO is facing challenges due to new White House directives that risk exacerbating their backlog and driving away experienced patent professionals.
fromPatently-O
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

USPTO Director Vidal Announces December Departure

Kathi Vidal's departure from the USPTO marks a significant transition, especially regarding diversity initiatives and ongoing patent system reforms.
fromPatently-O
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

Howard Lutnick and the Patent System

Howard Lutnick's nomination as Secretary of Commerce could significantly impact patent policy due to his unique experiences in invention and litigation.
fromPatently-O
2 months ago
Intellectual property law

USPTO's Rapid Policy Shifts Threaten Patent System Stability

The USPTO is facing challenges due to new White House directives that risk exacerbating their backlog and driving away experienced patent professionals.
fromPatently-O
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

USPTO Director Vidal Announces December Departure

Kathi Vidal's departure from the USPTO marks a significant transition, especially regarding diversity initiatives and ongoing patent system reforms.
fromPatently-O
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

Howard Lutnick and the Patent System

Howard Lutnick's nomination as Secretary of Commerce could significantly impact patent policy due to his unique experiences in invention and litigation.
more#patent-system
fromAxios
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Samsung tops U.S. patents as Chinese firms rise

TSMC surpassed Qualcomm in patent rankings, indicating its advancing role in technology.
The total number of patents granted in the US rose for the first time in four years.
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

US PATENT FEE INCREASES FOR 2025: Not (Nearly) as Bad as They Could Have Been

The USPTO is implementing substantial patent fee increases effective January 2025, affecting prosecution strategies.
Controversial proposed fees faced pushback, leading to some retractions.
#ptab
more#ptab
fromPatently-O
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

The NHK-Fintiv Saga Continues: USPTO and Amicus Defend Discretionary Denials

The Federal Circuit will decide if the USPTO's NHK-Fintiv framework for IPR denials necessitates notice-and-comment rulemaking under the APA.
fromPatently-O
5 months ago
Intellectual property law

Patent Claim Count

Standardization in US patent claim counts is increasing, with median and mean claims stabilizing around 16-17 per patent.
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