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Sandoz Says Feds Misclassified Generics As 'Innovator Drugs'
Pharmaceutical company Sandoz Inc. sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Washington, D.C., federal court on Wednesday, alleging the agency ignored the company's objection [...]
DC Circ. Mulls Jurisdiction In Fight Over Jewish Texts
The D.C. Circuit is set to decide whether a D.C. federal court can consider a Jewish group's allegations that Russia is illegally holding onto its [...]
Judge Tells USPTO To Hand Over 'Expanded' Panels List
A Virginia federal judge has ordered the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to hand over a list the agency once made of how many Patent [...]
Fed. Circ. Blocks Alvogen Generic Of Bausch Diarrhea Drug
The Federal Circuit upheld a decision Thursday that prevents Alvogen from releasing a generic version of Bausch Health's blockbuster diarrhea and brain disease drug Xifaxan [...]
CAFC Panel Splits on Reasonable Expectation of Success Analysis
In a precedential decision authored by Judge Lourie, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s final judgment that certain [...]
Fed. Circ. OKs Samsung, Apple Wins Over Mobile Device IP
The Federal Circuit on Thursday signed off on various rulings that both Samsung and Apple had won at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board against [...]
Judge Invalidates Software Patents Over Generic Parts
A Nebraska federal judge ruled Thursday that agricultural software developer AGI Suretrack's claims for a series of software hardware patents were too abstract to be [...]
AG Asked To Weigh In On Jack Daniel's TM Dispute
An Arizona federal judge has certified a constitutional question from VIP Products LLC asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland whether the First Amendment supports the [...]
Pool Co. Gets Rival's Assets Frozen After False Ads Verdict
A North Carolina federal judge on Thursday temporarily froze the assets of a Chinese manufacturer of pool products and its American subsidiary after they were [...]
Schiff Introduces Bill to Mandate Disclosure of Copyrighted Content Used to Train GAI Models
On April 9, Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024 into the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which [...]
Exploring Patent Trends In Aerospace Electrification
As blue-chip companies lead the charge to power large-scale commercial airplanes with electricity, and startups advance the trend on a regional scale, patent applications directed [...]
NPE Patent Suits Up 24% In First Quarter Of 2024
Patent lawsuits from nonpracticing entities are on the rise yet again, with many being filed in the Eastern District of Texas, according to a new [...]
11th Circ. Denies Atty DQ Bid From Gold Star Wives
The Eleventh Circuit on Thursday denied a request from Gold Star Wives of America Inc. to disqualify an attorney representing a former president of the [...]
Bayh-Dole Coalition: Activist Groups’ Bid for Medicare to Make Generic Xtandi is a ‘Desperate Ploy’
On April 9, Knowledge Ecology International (KEI), the Union for Affordable Cancer Treatment (UACT) and Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) sent a letter to [...]
Inventor Says AI Art Merits Copyright Despite US Gov't Stance
An artificial intelligence inventor has bashed the U.S. Copyright Office's arguments that art created by his AI system is not copyrightable because the machine is [...]
3 Tech Sourcing Best Practices That Are Relevant For AI
It might be tempting to think that sourcing artificial intelligence tools requires a completely new set of skills, but the best practices that lead to [...]
The Pros And Cons Of NIST's Proposed March-In Framework
Recent comments for and against the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s proposed guidance on march-in rights — which permit the government to seize federally [...]
BREAKING: Jury Frees Urban Outfitters From Trade Secrets Suit
Urban Outfitters on Thursday beat back a lawsuit from a bankrupt online fashion rental company claiming the retailer stole its proprietary information to set up [...]
USIJ and Medical Device Group Urge Movement on PERA and PREVAIL
The Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) and the Alliance of U.S. Startups and Inventors for Jobs (USIJ) sent a letter today to the leadership of [...]
Pfizer Unit Cuts $39M Deal Ending Effexor Antitrust Claims
A proposed class of direct buyers asked a New Jersey federal judge on Tuesday to approve a $39 million settlement to end allegations that Pfizer [...]
USPTO Outlines Possible Pitfalls For Attorneys Using AI
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday detailed risks facing attorneys using artificial intelligence, warning that they must ensure that filings are accurate and [...]
Gaming Rivals To Settle Patent Fight After $42.9M Verdict In Calif.
Skillz Platform Inc. and AviaGames Inc. have told a California federal court that they will settle a suit over mobile gaming, months after Skillz won [...]
Dems Introduce Bill To Codify Policy Barring Judge Shopping
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., along with 37 other Democratic and two independent senators, introduced legislation on Wednesday to codify the new Judicial Conference [...]
PTAB Will Review Pantech IP Soon After $10M Trial Win
LG Electronics has persuaded the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to review whether a pair of Pantech Wireless patents are invalid, just over a week [...]

Registering a Personal Name as a Trade Mark

Names are powerful. A name can be an imperative personal asset. It is about identity and reputation. A name also embodies the personality of the holder. Names can create a movement or break one, represent a value or take one down. A person may want to protect their name, especially when a name reaches a […]

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Unimals: Builders of Smarter AI

Over 6 million years, nature procured some simple single-celled organisms into complex ones that can carry out complicated tasks. Every species has embodied smarts. The design of our physical being corresponds to the tasks that we can perform. These smarts enabled various species to survive in often challenging environments. This raised some questions for a […]

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What Makes A Trade Mark Distinctive?

A trade mark is a sign that distinguishes your business from others in the market. It can be in the form of word, logo, or even a tagline! Distinctiveness is a condition of registration. An application must be rejected if the trade mark is not capable of distinguishing the applicant’s goods or services from the […]

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Australian Trademark Process: Everything You Need to Know

A trade mark protects your brand and distinguishes your product or services from competitors. It is important to understand how a trade mark can protect your business and how to apply for one. What is a trade mark? A trade mark which is sometimes called a brand is used to signify that products or services […]

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Ubisoft: A Helping Hand to Indie Developers

Ubisoft is now one of the biggest gaming companies globally. They are known for developing and publishing entertaining and highly detailed games across different genres. Their franchise includes much anticipated games such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy’s. The company’s most popular game was the Assassin’s Creed video […]

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IP Protection in The Food Industry

Food is an essential commodity and is the body’s central fuel source. Consequently, food plays a significant role in driving the economy. In Australia alone, the food and beverage industry accounted for more than 30%, or $113 billion, of Australia’s manufacturing output in 2021. And this number keeps on growing. The need for innovation remains […]

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Twitter Blues: Monetization of the Blue Check Mark

The headlines blew wide when Elon Musk acquired Twitter last October 27, 2022. Musk spent $44 billion on the company. Musk predicted that Twitter would bring in $1.2 billion in payment revenue by 2028. However, at the moment, recouping the $44 billion is his primary goal. Twitter is a mainstream social media platform, and, like […]

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Retail Usage of Facial Recognition Technology: Detrimental?

Among the most significant advancements is the innovation of facial recognition technology. More than three in four Australians are unaware that businesses are capturing their faceprint. According to research by Choice, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy group, Bunnings, Kmart, and The Good Guys are the conglomerates that apply this technology for security purposes. This finding was […]

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China Passes New Data Privacy and Security Laws

China of late has been keen on legislating new laws and regulations pertaining to data privacy and security. Two laws on Critical Information Infrastructure and Important Data are directed at handling data national security and/or public interest. The introduced laws give data subjects new rights and protections and includes stringent penalties. Data Security Law The […]

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Human VS AI: The Lawsuit Against ShotSpotter

An issue with AI systems used as a security system is an inherent predilection towards bias. Many studies have shown that algorithmic system training inevitably leads to data prejudice. After all, there’s no perfect algorithmic pedagogy that encompasses all traits across demographics. Moreover, reliance on AI undermines criminal evidence-based investigations that can lead not only […]

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