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In: PATENT NEWS
USPTO Patent Eligibility Memo Will Boost Odds For Applicants
Law360 (April 27, 2018, 6:57 PM EDT) — A U.S. Patent and Trademark Office memo setting new criteria for when examiners can reject patent applications for claiming patent-ineligible material will bring more clarity to what has been a confusing process and should help applicants avoid rejections, …
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In: PATENT NEWS
Canada Announces Major Updates In IP Protection.
“With proposed reforms to all of Canada’s main IP statutes, the government is taking the lead in combating the dark side of intellectual property protection. Since abuse of intellectual property rights may inhibit companies from innovating or discourage Canadians from taking advantage of the digital …
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In: PATENT NEWS
PTAB-Lovers Rejoice; IPR Lives!
Inter partes review falls squarely within the public-rights doctrine. This Court has recognized, and the parties do not dispute, that the decision to grant a patent is a matter involving public rights—specifically, the grant of a public franchise. Inter partes review is simply a reconsideration of that grant, and …
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Canadian Government Details $66.5M Commitment to Intellectual Property Legislation, Tools …
The music industry is responding favorably to the Canadian government’s recent commitment to the value of intellectual property by promising 85.3 million Canadian dollars ($66.5 million) over the next five years to legislation, tools and education. The intent is to “help Canadian business, creators, …
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In: PATENT NEWS
How to Patent an Idea: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sure, it’s possible to go through the patent application process without an attorney. But going it alone is incredibly risky. You’re being asked to put an incredible amount of work into a field you may know little about. If you believe you can create a quality patent without the help... Continue reading
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Erise founder: US Supreme Court just changed the ballgame for patent law
Eric Buresh, founder of Overland Park-based law firm Erise IP, said a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision was a big game-changer for patent law cases, especially those defending against so-called patent trolls. On Tuesday, the court ruled on two cases that involved patent disputes being reviewed by …
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In: PATENT NEWS
DA who convicted Bill Cosby got his law inspiration in West Palm Beach
While Steele’s son, who spent his teenage years in Palm Beach County and graduated from Saint Andrew’s School near Boca Raton, did the heavy legal lifting, the senior Steele was with his son every step of the circuitous, controversy-fraught way. The 77-year-old patent attorney attended Cosby’s first …
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In: PATENT NEWS
That Brexit in action: UK signs pact to let Euro court judge its patents
Due to the secretive nature of the court, it took a while to find out what the details of that complaint actually were, but they eventually emerged: the bill has not been properly passed through the German Parliament; Brexit meant that it was no longer legal; and “reforms” at the... Continue reading
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Patent law exam questions
The remaining … Patent Law Final Exam Page – Spring Responses to student questions relating to the exam or after The Spring 2006 Patent Law final examination is What are the Requirements for the Patent Bar Exam? You do not need to be a lawyer in order to meet the... Continue reading