BRICS Annual 2024
USPTO issues inventorship guidance on AI-assisted inventions

USPTO issues inventorship guidance on AI-assisted inventions

The USPTO recently issued inventorship guidance for inventions assisted by artificial intelligence (AI). The guidance explains that “AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable.” However, a natural person must have provided a “significant contribution”...

Revolutionizing patent drafting using generating artificial intelligence… or not

Gunjan Agarwal, Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, presents five major concerns when using generative AI for drafting patent applications, reminding us that, no matter how clever, machines will not yet replace us!

An interview with Rob Oddy, Bank of America’s Enterprise Architecture Executive

Rob Oddy sits down with The Patent Lawyer to discuss Bank of America’s client-focused approach to innovation, the importance of capturing IP company-wide, and the underestimated value of protecting assets in the banking industry.

Beyond misconceptions: exploring the patentability and challenges associated with ai-driven bioinformatics innovations in Europe

Rebecca Bennett, Anna Gregson and Andrew White of Mathys & Squire detail the available protection for AI-driven bioinformatics given that many inventions fall outside of the restricted category of mathematical methods and computer programs that are not usually patentable.

Women in IP Leadership: An interview: inspirations, experiences, and ideas for equality.

Featuring: Priggya Arora, Founder of PA Legal.

Sponsored by: Clarivate

Women in IP Leadership: An interview: inspirations, experiences, and ideas for equality.

Featuring: Mercedes K. Meyer, Ph.D., Shareholder at Banner Witcoff Washington, D.C.

Sponsored by: Clarivate

 

Rankings: the Middle East & Africa

10 of the best law firms from each of the top Middle East & Africa jurisdictions, including Saudia Arabia, the UAE, and Nigeria.

 

Private Members’ bill on artificial intelligence introduced in House of Lords

James Brown, Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, evaluates the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill proposed in November 2023 in an attempt to effect legislative change to right the current regulations that appear to be falling short when it comes to the protection of AI innovation.

What you need to know about patent term adjustments

Fabian M. Koenigbauer, Partner at Ice Miller, details the intricacies of patent term adjustment at the USPTO with top tips for implementing strategies to maximize any possible extensions.

Navigating jurisdictional challenges in patent appeals: a distilled analysis of Filo Edtech Inc. v. Union of India & Anr.

Joshita Davar Khemani, Sonal Mishra and Antriksh Mishra of L.S. Davar & Co. evaluate the court’s findings in a recent case to provide some clarification on disputes relating to jurisdiction in patent appeals.

SEP holders entitled to pro-tem security payment according to Delhi High Court

Manisha Singh and Virender Singh of LexOrbis evaluate the Nokia v. Oppo case, which drew on rulings from the Intex v. Ericsson case, to assess the current responsibilities of licensors when it comes to SEPs to ensure infringement is avoided at the end of an agreement.

Cheap and cheerful: utility models, international, and transnational IP protection strategy

Thomas Lunde and Eric Sergheraert of Clarivate assess utility model protection, particularly favorable in China, and provide advice for global IP strategy based on the most recent findings on the successful protection of innovations.

EAPO President confirms the benefits of the Eurasian Patent to Asian innovators

Dr. Alexey Vakhnin discusses the available protection and continued commitment to developing the Eurasian patent system with Dr. Grigory Ivliev, the President of the Eurasian Patent Organization, which has many advantages to the Asian IP community.

The impracticality of priority right claiming in patent land rush: a case study of invalidation of a patent in China

Celinna Wang, Bing Han, and Qin Su of China PAT Intellectual Property Office detail the aspects of embodiment and scope of protection to analyze the status of patent invalidity.

Particularities of Russian utility model applications

Elena L. Davydova, Deputy General Director and Chief of Ineureka’s IP Protection Department, explains the advantages and disadvantages of filing for patent utility model protection for both Russian and foreign applicants with clarifications of what is and is not permissible.

BPTO discloses results for 2022 and the Strategic Plan for 2023-2026

Rodrigo Klein and Rodrigo Moraes Costa of Montaury Pimenta Machado & Vieira de Mello review the BPTO’s Management Report and the new Strategic Plan to provide insight into the plans to practically support the protection of IP in Brazil.

The Patent Lawyer Annual

Ricoh and ERS Genomics enter into CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology contributes to the expansion of the creation of novel disease model Tokyo, Japan, and Dublin, Ireland, March 13, 2024 — Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced a non-exclusive licensing agreement in the USA and Japan with ERS Genomics...

Electrolux joins the Open Invention Network

The reach of open-source software is extensive. It is in every conceivable device that people use – which increasingly includes appliances. You can’t have smart devices without an operating system, and the de facto operating system in appliances is Linux, paired with...

Questel achieves new AI milestone with qatent acquisition

Paris, March 8, 2024 — Questel, a global leader in intellectual property (IP) management and technology services, is proud to announce the acquisition of qatent, a tech company whose use of artificial intelligence (AI) has broken new ground in the IP sector. This...

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Electrolux joins the Open Invention Network

The reach of open-source software is extensive. It is in every conceivable device that people use – which increasingly includes appliances. You can’t have smart devices without an operating system, and the de facto operating system in appliances is Linux, paired with...

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Questel achieves new AI milestone with qatent acquisition

Paris, March 8, 2024 — Questel, a global leader in intellectual property (IP) management and technology services, is proud to announce the acquisition of qatent, a tech company whose use of artificial intelligence (AI) has broken new ground in the IP sector. This...

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BofA patents increase nearly 70% in five years

Committed to client-focused innovation, Bank of America now holds nearly 6,600 patents Most US patents of any financial services company in the country More than 7,300 inventors around the world  Nearly 1 out of 5 patents granted last year related to AI and machine...

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WIPO Global Awards 2024 nominations now open

Nominations for the 2024 WIPO Global Awards are now open: How to Apply: WIPO Global Awards 2024.  This year’s awards recognize exceptional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that make smart use of intellectual property (IP) and positively...

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USPTO issues inventorship guidance on AI-assisted inventions

The USPTO recently issued inventorship guidance for inventions assisted by artificial intelligence (AI). The guidance explains that “AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable.” However, a natural person must have provided a “significant contribution”...

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Clarivate reveals Top 100 Global Innovators 2024

New report introduces rankings for the first time; Samsung Electronics leads the list Clarivate Plc, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today revealed its 2024 list of Top 100 Global Innovators™ – organizations leading the world in technology...

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UK IPO publishes update and forward look on SEPs work

Standards and standard essential patents (SEPs) are of growing importance to the UK economy and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is committed to ensuring the current SEPs framework functions effectively to encourage innovation and promote competition. In the...

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By providing a platform to share personal experiences we aim to continue the empowerment of women in the world of IP.

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In this six-part series Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, talks to The Patent Lawyer about diversity, equity, and inclusion: what it means; the current challenges; DEI in law; gender bias; and what we can all do to improve.

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