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The Gene Returns to its Body

Judge Sweet’s landmark ruling held that isolated gene sequences and their analysis are not patentable under US law. This decision invalidated key BRCA gene patents and marks a significant shift in the legal approach to biotechnology patents in the United States.

Rotec Indus. v. Mitsubishi Gajarsa Corp., 215 F.3d 1246 (Fed. Cir. 2000)

The Rotec v Mitsubishi case examines alleged patent infringement involving a US-patented conveyor system for the Three Gorges Dam project. The Federal Circuit clarified the interpretation of offers to sell and the scope of liability under section 271 of US patent law, ultimately finding no infringement.

Rosaire v. Baroid Sales, 218 F.2d 72 (1955)

Rosaire v. Baroid Sales examines whether prior public experiments can invalidate a patent under Section 102(a). The judgment clarifies that successful, public use of a method by others before the patent application constitutes prior knowledge, resulting in patent invalidation.

Testing Parameters for Software Patentability

This article examines the challenges in determining software patentability under US and Indian law. It proposes a balanced form and function model to address the shortcomings of current patentability tests and to promote innovation in the software sector.

Patenting Software-related Inventions

This post analyses recent US legal decisions shaping software patent eligibility, focusing on the Alice test and key Federal Circuit rulings. It offers practical insights into how software inventions can meet patent requirements under evolving judicial standards.

Enfish, LLC v. Microsoft Corporation : A Victory For Software Patents

The Enfish v Microsoft judgment signals a positive shift for software patent eligibility under US law. By recognising a specific technical improvement, the Federal Circuit provided clarity on the abstract idea doctrine and its application to computer-implemented inventions.

Valentine’s Day Gifts ( Love Patents IV): Eat, Sing ,Love

This post examines a unique Valentine’s Day gift idea involving edible items embedded with sound modules, based on a recent patent application. It explores the legal and inventive aspects of personalized edible gifting in a structured, analytical manner.

World’s Best IP Blogs: Patently-O

Patently-O is a top US intellectual property blog offering empirical analysis and updates on patent law developments. Founded by Dennis Crouch, it is widely regarded as an essential resource for legal professionals and students.

US-ITC versus Clear

The Federal Circuit clarified that the US ITC lacks jurisdiction over digital data imports in patent cases, restricting its authority to material articles only. This decision impacts how digital transmissions are treated under section 337 of the Tariff Act.

Apple Loses against WARF in Patent Lawsuit

A federal jury found Apple liable for infringing WARF’s patented CPU technology, resulting in $234 million in damages. The case underscores the importance of patented innovations in current processor designs and the legal challenges faced by technology companies.