HPU Assistant Professor Dr. Ranbir Singh has been granted an Indian design patent for the invention Shimla, Mar 16 (UNI) Dr. Ranbir Singh, Assistant Professor, Himachal Pradesh University College of Business Studies, Shimla has issued a design patent (Patent Design No. 350712-001) on an interdisciplinary invention titled “Employee Behavior Tracking …
Read More »Microorganism patents in China | Linda Liu & Partners
[co-author: Wenhan Liu] The term “microorganism” encompasses entities from all taxonomic classes, including bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, viruses, protozoa and algae. Under current Chinese patent rules, a microorganism is neither an animal nor a plant. Both microorganisms and microbial processes are patentable subject matter. Microorganism inventions are those that relate to …
Read More »Another One Bites the Dust – Patent application naming AI machine DABUS as inventor refused in New Zealand
Last year, patent applications filed by Dr. Stephen Thaler naming an artificial intelligence known as “Unified Sentience Autonomous Boot Device‘ (DABUS) as the inventor made headlines around the world. As previously reported, in a surprising move, the Australian Federal Court recognized DABUS as the inventor. This decision is currently under …
Read More »Lynch LLP issues patent applications that get it right the first time
A quick review of “Indivior UK v. Dr. Reddy’s Labs” shows how time, money and strategy can be saved by paying attention to detail. Getting your patent application right the first time not only saves time and money, it also guarantees a greater chance of obtaining strategic IP protection. » …
Read More »Rafiqul is recognized as an inventor
Mr Rafiqul Islam Chowdhury Lawyer Mr Rafiqul Islam Chowdhury, winner of the National Digital Bangladesh Award 2021, has won international recognition from the Geneva-based International Federation of Inventors Associations for his business – electronic notarization technology. “Mr. Rafiqul Islam Chowdhury, ICT Lawyer, is the first and only outstanding Bangladeshi lawyer …
Read More »AI machine: reinventing the way we invent!
The uprising of artificial intelligence machines (hereinafter referred to as “AI”) is a popular and intriguing topic for many science fiction works. The advancement of AI machines and their advancement in playing an important role in our lives has grown exponentially in recent years. The future possibilities of this technology …
Read More »Republicans in Congress Propose to Abolish American Invention Law (and Some More) | McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Since it’s the holiday season in America, maybe it’s fitting that patent traditionalists get something more than smut in their stockings from Reps Massie (R-KY), Gohmert (R-TX), Gosar (R-AZ) and McClintock (R -CA) in the form of HR 5874, the “Restoring America’s Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021”. Bill cites …
Read More »UAE becomes full member of the International Federation of Inventors, IFIA
The full membership of the United Arab Emirates will enable the country to further enhance the capabilities of its inventors, develop their skills, participate in specialized courses, conferences, international exhibitions and forums, exchange experiences and to provide inventors with all the support they need to showcase their inventions. Dubai skyline …
Read More »Headaches associated with claiming antibody-based inventions in the broad sense – Intellectual Property
To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Recent Federal Circuit decisions call into question the value of patents broadly claiming inventions on antibodies and their function in the treatment of debilitating diseases. The decisions in these cases were handed down by district courts and arguably swept aside …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS, Episode 11 – Can our creations also create? The DABUS AI system as named inventor – Intellectual property
United States: EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS, Episode 11 – Can our creations also create? The DABUS AI system as named inventor To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. DABUS architect Dr Stephen Thaler and Professor Ryan Abbott discuss artificial intelligence systems as inventors of patents Dr Stephen Thaler, architect …
Read More »AI Inventors: Do They Exist and Does It Matter?
Recent cases in five jurisdictions have ruled on whether an artificial intelligence (“AI”) system can be an “inventor” in a patent application. This blog post summarizes the inventions involved, the relevant cases and what these developments may mean for Canadian patent law. INVENTIONS & APPLICATIONS DABUS is a system of …
Read More »Artificial Intelligence (AI) Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials Market Expected to Grow Globally at a CAGR of 23.6% in 2021-2026
Dublin, Oct 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The report “Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The “Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Drug Discovery and Clinical Trial Market” is expected to grow at a CAGR of …
Read More »Heard of a rack for drying a golf glove, a cricket ball for rainy days and a portable soccer goal post
While retaining their key values and traditions, most sports have made serious efforts to modernize over the years. Thousands of patents have been filed for inventions aimed at finding new and improved ways to train and compete in various disciplines. Golf – considered by many to be one of the …
Read More »CREATIVE INDUSTRY FOR A RESILIENT ECONOMY
Leveraging the artistic skills and passionate ingenuity of the Thai people as well as the country’s cultural heritage, the Thai government expects the creative industry to play a greater role in Thailand’s economic development in all industries. The creative industry is one of the areas highlighted for development by the …
Read More »Pahang’s pupil is the world’s “best young inventor”
SHE may be 11 years old, but Maryam Muzamir is already establishing herself as a true inventor. SK (P) Methodist Kuantan fifth-year student Pahang recently landed not one, not two, but three achievements in her first international competition – winning praise from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and …
Read More »UK Court of Appeal finds artificial intelligence is not a ‘person’
England and Wales Court of Appeal dismisses case of man who cited artificial intelligence ‘creativity machine’ as inventor in two patent applications A UK Court of Appeal has ruled that artificial intelligence cannot be considered an inventor for the purposes of granting patents. The decision of the Court of Appeal …
Read More »AI system cannot be named inventor of patent, UK court rules
Artificial intelligence updates Sign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about artificial intelligence news. An artificial intelligence system cannot be named inventor on UK patent applications because it is not a person, a London court ruled in a landmark decision. Stephen Thaler, a US-based AI …
Read More »Shares of Absci protein discovery platform make market debut – TechCrunch
Absci Corp., a Vancouver-based company behind a multi-faceted drug development platform, went public on Thursday. This is another sign of the growing interest in new approaches to drug development – a traditionally risky business. Absci focuses on accelerating drug development in preclinical stages. The company has developed and acquired a …
Read More »Compulsory licensing in access to covid-19 vaccine by African countries
introduction At the end of 2019, humanity was faced with a new infectious disease caused by a new coronavirus, covid-19 which led, on March 11, 2020, to the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the state of a global pandemic. . The fight against this new virus required several technical …
Read More »Supreme Court Confirms But Restricts Transferor Estoppel: What It Means for Your Business and Its Employees | Williams mullen
On June 29, 2021, the Supreme Court published its divisional opinion in Minerva Surgical, Inc. v Hologic, Inc., Et. Al. Judge Kagan’s 5-4 decision upheld the age-old doctrine of the assignee of estoppel, while simultaneously reducing its scope. The doctrine, recognized for the first time in Westinghouse Elec. & Mfg. …
Read More »Fed Circ Probes Validity Of Cancer Treatment Patent From $ 1.2 Billion Gain
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC REUTERS / Andrew Kelly summary Law firms Related documents Kite Pharma’s Yescarta Convicted of Infringing Sloan Kettering, Juno Therapeutics Patent Federal Circuit questions whether the patent sufficiently describes the invention The company and law firm names listed …
Read More »Is kakawate an effective pesticide? – Manila Bulletin
(Facebook page of secretary DOST Fortunato de la Peña) The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) is eagerly awaiting the issuance of the patent for the insecticide of kakawate (Gliricidia sepium), also known as madre de cacao. The kakawate, a tropical plant, is commonly planted …
Read More »Archer School’s InvenTeam Fire Ember Detection System – Daily News
Students work on an outdoor ember tracking device at Archer Girls’ School in Los Angeles on Friday, June 11, 2021. The school received a $ 10,000 grant from MIT to invent a solution that solves a world problem real and the girls design the embers detection device inspired after the …
Read More »Inventor Stings Patent Office, mockingly presenting Honeybee technology to the public with a perfume class
Inventor and author Chad Xon Qua hopes to spearhead a movement of inventors showing the public how to make their inventions. Inventor Chad Xon Qua discovered a way to use honey as a fragrance diffuser which, among other benefits, saves the user money by extending the life of scents. As …
Read More »Congress has questions about Spotify’s new Discovery Mode
Spotify!Photo: JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / AFP via Getty Images It’s no secret that Spotify can be a risky avenue to reach financial musical success. Prices vary by country, but artists usually end up making a fraction of a dime every time their songs are released through the hugely popular service., and …
Read More »43% of Chinese patent companies have filed ‘irregular’ patent applications
According to information from Chinese central government press service Xinhua and CCTV, the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held an administrative orientation meeting with 14 provincial intellectual property offices on May 28, 2021. The meeting s ‘is focused on continuing to regulate irregular patent application activities. . At the …
Read More »The guide to becoming an inventor
Many need a guide to take the first step to becoming an inventor. Many people have a sense of what they want to do with their life and what career path they would like to take. One of the most exciting and rewarding careers in the market is becoming an …
Read More »University of the Pacific’s first patent heralds a new focus on entrepreneurship
The University of the Pacific received its first patent, marking the start of a new entrepreneurial chapter for the university. The patent relates to a device called HeartMic. This is a Bluetooth-enabled system that connects to a first responder radio system, monitors temperature, heart and respiratory rates, and reports when …
Read More »Survival of the flexible – planning your business for the new era
by Clare Lang, partner, mfg Solicitors. The ONS reports that the percentage of commercial transactions increased from 77% at the start of April to 83% at the end of April 2021. It is now at a level similar to that observed in mid-December 2020. There were 15,476 business incorporations in …
Read More »By this measure, the leadership of the United States is accelerating
The best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne. A few weeks ago, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published its 11 millionth patent. Just three years after the number 10 million was assigned in a …
Read More »The American goose that lays the golden eggs
Walter G. Copan American research and development institutions have long been the envy of our competitors. But our cutting-edge innovation capabilities – responsible for introducing COVID-19 vaccines and countless other breakthroughs – have not flourished by accident. They have been fed decades of smart policies, and those policies are now …
Read More »More room for Russian government to circumvent patent rights following pandemic health emergency
On December 31, 2020, the Russian government issued Ordinance no. 3718-Ñ of December 31, 2020 (the Order) exercising for the first time its right to grant the right to use a patent without the consent of the holder, as provided for in Article 1360 of the Russian Civil Code, which …
Read More »Devon inventors controlled by Sir David Attenborough named among the best in Europe
Two Devon brothers were named among Europe’s top inventors for a simple device that was endorsed by Sir David Attenborough. Ben and Pete Kimbel are the UK’s only finalists at the 2021 European Inventor Awards for the creation of the Hookpod, a simple device that prevents the bycatch of marine …
Read More »BLOG: Ian McClure to lead broad research, innovation and entrepreneurship effort
UK Research is pleased to announce that Ian D. McClure, JD, LL.M. has accepted the position of Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR), Innovation and Economic Impact. This new position represents an increased focus on innovation and entrepreneurial activity within the framework of the university research strategic plan. In this …
Read More »A new American research model is needed today (opinion)
More than a century after Thomas Newcomen, a miner, and John Calley, his assistant plumber, invented the first useful steam engine, French scientist Sadi Carnot developed the theory of thermodynamics to explain it. And in 1903, bicycle makers Orville and Wilbur Wright performed the first powered flight, but the underlying …
Read More »Oppo has filed over 61,000 patents, 89% of which are invention patents
Earlier today (April 26, 2021), Oppo revealed on its World Intellectual Property Day that it had filed more than 61,000 patents worldwide as of March 31, 2021. Of that high figure, 89% of between them were invention patents. According to a It is the house report, 54,000 of the total …
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