Supreme Court Preview: Will "Skinny Labels" Get a Weight Check?
The Supreme Court will address the issue of generic drug manufacturers and potential patent infringement in the Hikma v. Amarin case.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 13: Amicus Urges Reversal in Newman Case; USPTO and POPA Sign Collective Bargaining Agreement; IPO Urges Trump to Pick IP-Savvy USPTO Director
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office signed its first collective bargaining agreement after nearly 40 years.
Supreme Court Preview: Will "Skinny Labels" Get a Weight Check?
The Supreme Court will address the issue of generic drug manufacturers and potential patent infringement in the Hikma v. Amarin case.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 13: Amicus Urges Reversal in Newman Case; USPTO and POPA Sign Collective Bargaining Agreement; IPO Urges Trump to Pick IP-Savvy USPTO Director
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office signed its first collective bargaining agreement after nearly 40 years.
USPTO Updates Eligibility Guidance for AI: 'We Want to Accelerate AI Innovation Without Locking it Up'
The updated USPTO Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance focuses on addressing emerging technologies like AI to ensure responsible use and trust in innovation.
Tapping our Full Potential: Nominations for US Council on Inclusive Innovation
The USPTO is enhancing inclusivity and diversity in patent participation among underrepresented groups through the Council for Inclusive Innovation initiative.
USPTO Issues 2024 Guidance on Patent Eligibility for AI Inventions
The USPTO has released updated guidelines focusing on AI inventions with new examples. Patents on AI inventions are considered, but a technical solution to a technical problem is necessary.
Patent Grants for 2024
The USPTO issued 7,499 utility patents in a week, almost setting a record, aided by an extra Tuesday in 2024.
Trump Picks for Commerce and DOJ Are at Odds with Rumored Pick for USPTO
Nominating Vishal Amin to head the USPTO may contradict Trump's agenda, creating internal conflicts over patent policy.
USPTO AI Guidance Reiterates DABUS Decision
AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, but inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions.
A single person using an AI system to create an invention must make a significant contribution to be considered a proper inventor.
USPTO Updates Eligibility Guidance for AI: 'We Want to Accelerate AI Innovation Without Locking it Up'
The updated USPTO Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance focuses on addressing emerging technologies like AI to ensure responsible use and trust in innovation.
Tapping our Full Potential: Nominations for US Council on Inclusive Innovation
The USPTO is enhancing inclusivity and diversity in patent participation among underrepresented groups through the Council for Inclusive Innovation initiative.
USPTO Issues 2024 Guidance on Patent Eligibility for AI Inventions
The USPTO has released updated guidelines focusing on AI inventions with new examples. Patents on AI inventions are considered, but a technical solution to a technical problem is necessary.
Patent Grants for 2024
The USPTO issued 7,499 utility patents in a week, almost setting a record, aided by an extra Tuesday in 2024.
Trump Picks for Commerce and DOJ Are at Odds with Rumored Pick for USPTO
Nominating Vishal Amin to head the USPTO may contradict Trump's agenda, creating internal conflicts over patent policy.
USPTO AI Guidance Reiterates DABUS Decision
AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, but inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions.
A single person using an AI system to create an invention must make a significant contribution to be considered a proper inventor.
How CRISPR patent issues block Indian farmers from accessing biotech benefits
Gene editing in agriculture faces challenges from patent restrictions, limiting scientists' ability to commercialize enhanced crop varieties.
Patents on gene editing tools like CRISPR impact agricultural advancements in Asia and Africa. Researchers can innovate but struggle to bring products to market.
Apple Watch Could Soon Get Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature, Patent Shows
Apple is advancing its smartwatch capabilities with a patented blood pressure monitoring technology for future Apple Watch models, moving away from traditional sensors.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 15: Sweden Becomes First Country to File for Trademark; Open-Source Company Launches Patent Troll Bounty Program; and District Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon
EPO rejects Russian patent requests due to EU sanctions; CNCF launches patent troll bounty; Sweden trademarks its name to prevent tourist confusion.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene cited patents as proof of weather control. That's Pants on Fire! - Poynter
Patents cited by Greene do not substantiate her claims of weather control; expert consensus deems such technology impractical and ineffective.
Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claims
Samsung filed a preemptive lawsuit against Oura to declare that their Galaxy Ring does not infringe on Oura's patents.
Worried about Nintendo's lawsuit over Palworld? One expert thinks the Mario maker doesn't own any patents that are strong enough to stop Pocketpair from making it
Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair focuses on patents rather than character design, raising questions about its potential success.
Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claims
Samsung filed a preemptive lawsuit against Oura to declare that their Galaxy Ring does not infringe on Oura's patents.
Worried about Nintendo's lawsuit over Palworld? One expert thinks the Mario maker doesn't own any patents that are strong enough to stop Pocketpair from making it
Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair focuses on patents rather than character design, raising questions about its potential success.
Patent reveals possible tri-fold phone from Xiaomi
Xiaomi's new tri-fold patent offers a more practical design that enhances user functionality compared to previous efforts.
The development trends show increasing competition among companies to create functional tri-fold smartphone designs.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 23: Music Publishers Petition Supreme Court to Review Overturned $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Judgment; Nike Continues Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against 'Shoe Surgeon'
Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for patent reform concerning high pharmaceutical prices, sparking viral attention.
A tattoo artist's copyright infringement case involving LeBron James tattoos is dismissed, highlighting image rights implications.
Is This Even Legal?!' Critics Slam Kamala Harris Over Vow to Snatch' Patents After Resurfaced Vid Goes Viral
Vice President Kamala Harris proposed seizing drug patents to lower costs, prompting significant backlash from critics labeling her a dictator.
Exclusive: IBM tops list of AI-related patent applications
IBM tops the list of firms with the most AI-related patent applications in the US in the last five years.
More than one in five AI-related patents dealt with generative AI.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 7: Class Action Lawsuit Accusing Google of Copyright Infringement Dismissed; the WHO Releases Report on Health, Innovation and IP; EU Court Bans McDonald's from using Big Mac Mark for Chicken Sandwiches
AI copyright lawsuits dismissed against Google and Microsoft
McDonald's Big Mac trademark revoked in EU for poultry products
Top 100 U.S. universities for granted utility patents announced by NAI
Special Report: The Meta Metamorphosis
Facebook (now Meta) is pursuing a wide range of business ventures including the metaverse, AI, and blockchain.
Meta's adaptability is one of its greatest characteristics, evident in its patent filings covering various technologies.
Exclusive: IBM tops list of AI-related patent applications
IBM tops the list of firms with the most AI-related patent applications in the US in the last five years.
More than one in five AI-related patents dealt with generative AI.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 7: Class Action Lawsuit Accusing Google of Copyright Infringement Dismissed; the WHO Releases Report on Health, Innovation and IP; EU Court Bans McDonald's from using Big Mac Mark for Chicken Sandwiches
AI copyright lawsuits dismissed against Google and Microsoft
McDonald's Big Mac trademark revoked in EU for poultry products
Top 100 U.S. universities for granted utility patents announced by NAI
Special Report: The Meta Metamorphosis
Facebook (now Meta) is pursuing a wide range of business ventures including the metaverse, AI, and blockchain.
Meta's adaptability is one of its greatest characteristics, evident in its patent filings covering various technologies.
Silicon Valley continues to see growth in residents, AI investments, patents, and tech employment despite challenges like aging population and rising childcare costs.
New patent offers glimpse of what Microsoft's canceled Surface Duo folding phone could be - Yanko Design
Microsoft discontinued foldable smartphone project after competition surpassed with better designs, now focusing on a new foldable phone concept.