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…
US patent law
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Erotic Patents – Sex Patents II
This post provides a legal analysis of erotic patents, including consent devices, sexual games, and innovations for safety and stimulation. The discussion offers an objective overview of each…