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Is Criteria to Determine Obviousness in Patent Still Ambiguous?

The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like KSR v Teleflex, noting the continued subjectivity in evaluating inventive step in India.

True Position Inc.’s Device Locator Patent Invalidated

The USPTO’s PTAB has invalidated True Position Inc.’s device locator patent 7,783,299 on grounds of anticipation and obviousness based on prior art. Polaris Wireless successfully challenged the patent’s validity, highlighting the significance of robust prior art analysis in US patent law.

Ongoing patent battle won’t effect pricing : Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s patent dispute in India with Ericsson led to a temporary sales ban, but Qualcomm-powered devices can still be sold. The company assures that ongoing legal challenges will not affect the pricing of its smartphones in India. Xiaomi remains committed to launching competitively priced products while enhancing its risk management strategies.

Weekly IP Warm-UP!

Weekly IP Warm-UP covers notable intellectual property law updates, including copyright and patent litigation, music industry developments, and trade secrets cases. The post analyses recent legal changes and court decisions with clarity and factual accuracy.

RPX acquires patents owned by Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900M

RPX Corp. is acquiring around 4,000 patents from Apple’s Rockstar Consortium for US$ 900 million, effectively ending several major patent lawsuits. This deal highlights a move from litigation to licensing in managing high-value technology patents.

Patent licensing agreement for Google and Verizon

Google and Verizon have entered a five-year patent licensing agreement to prevent litigation over patent infringements. The deal aims to reduce exposure to patent trolls and support innovation across various technologies.

Selden’s Patent – A Historical Patent for the Automobile Industry

Selden’s patent played a pivotal role in shaping the early US automobile industry, leading to significant legal disputes with major manufacturers such as Ford. This post objectively examines the historical and legal dimensions of the Selden patent case and its influence on patent law and industry practices.

Patent e-filing Amendment

The Indian Patent Office has implemented significant upgrades to its electronic patent filing system, incorporating broader e-filing capabilities and changes under the Patents Amendment Rules 2014. These amendments affect processes for assignments, certified copies, and administrative requests, enhancing efficiency for stakeholders.

Research Institutes and Patent Suits

This post examines how research institutes are increasingly resorting to patent suits to protect their intellectual property. Through high-profile cases, it explores the legal complexities and financial stakes involved in academic patent disputes.