The USPTO has ruled that AI cannot be named as a patent inventor, aligning with recent decisions by UKIPO and EPO. The Indian Patent Office has extended the SIPP Scheme, while CSIR allows deferred payments for COVID-19 related IP. Key updates also include Gilead’s global access strategy for Remdesivir and new developments from IPOS Singapore and USTR.
Read more about AI cannot be an inventor rules USPTO, IPO extends SIPP Scheme and other patent newsPartial activity resumes at IPO amidst extended national lockdown
The Indian Patent Office has resumed partial operations amid the extended national lockdown, resulting in a marked increase in patent publications, grants, and design registrations. This update provides an objective overview of key statistics and city-wise contributions to intellectual property filings.
Read more about Partial activity resumes at IPO amidst extended national lockdownFord Faces USD 8.1 million Infringement Lawsuit, Jennifer Lopez Sued over Infringing Photograph and US Copyright and Patent Offices Asked to Study Infringement by States
Ford faces a major copyright infringement lawsuit for alleged unauthorised use of music in advertisements. Jennifer Lopez is sued over sharing a photographer’s image on Instagram. The US Copyright and Patent Offices have been asked to study state government infringement after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Read more about Ford Faces USD 8.1 million Infringement Lawsuit, Jennifer Lopez Sued over Infringing Photograph and US Copyright and Patent Offices Asked to Study Infringement by StatesFree Patent Filings for Open COVID Pledge Adopters
BananaIP is offering free patent and design filings in India for eligible COVID-19 related inventions if applicants adopt the Open COVID Pledge. This initiative aims to encourage innovation and open access to intellectual property in the fight against COVID-19.
Read more about Free Patent Filings for Open COVID Pledge AdoptersIPO Postpones WIPO-Indian Summer School, WIPO Releases New e-PCT – version 4.7 And More
The Indian Patent Office has postponed the WIPO-Indian Summer School and IP Innovation Gallery due to COVID-19. WIPO introduces e-PCT version 4.7, and IBM offers free patent access for pandemic-related research.
Read more about IPO Postpones WIPO-Indian Summer School, WIPO Releases New e-PCT – version 4.7 And MoreTesla files Lawsuit against Ex-Employees and Zoox, Apple-Google’s COVID-19 Tracking Plan Faces Data Security Threats and more
This post explores recent legal developments in trade secrets litigation, including the Tesla-Zoox and VIPKid-GSX cases, and addresses privacy and data security challenges in COVID-19 tracking technologies. It provides an analytical perspective on the evolving legal and technological landscape in these domains.
Read more about Tesla files Lawsuit against Ex-Employees and Zoox, Apple-Google’s COVID-19 Tracking Plan Faces Data Security Threats and more265 Patent Publications, 219 Grants in the last week
This weekly update presents Indian patent statistics with 265 publications and 219 grants, based on official data. The post also summarises industrial design registrations and city-wise contributions, providing an analytical overview of intellectual property trends in India.
Read more about 265 Patent Publications, 219 Grants in the last weekSelena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and more
The post discusses several recent copyright infringement lawsuits, including those involving celebrities and major digital platforms. It provides a legal analysis of the court’s approach to social media terms, unauthorised use of likeness, and music piracy issues.
Read more about Selena Gomez files infringement lawsuit against FHL, District Court Upholds Social Media Terms of Use, NFL Quarterback Files Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon and moreThe IP Choices We Make Today Will Shape our Tomorrow
This post discusses the crucial role of intellectual property choices during the COVID-19 crisis. It calls for balanced policies and open collaboration to foster innovation and ensure access in India.
Read more about The IP Choices We Make Today Will Shape our Tomorrow1442 Trademark Applications Examined this Week
1442 trademark applications were examined by the Indian Trademark Office this week, with 2474 new filings recorded. The post provides a structured analysis of weekly and yearly trademark statistics, focusing on jurisdictional data and the impact of the lockdown.
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