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On April 15, 2024, in response to feedback on last year's ANPRM, Director Vidal issued an invitation to comment on the new NPRM governing PTAB review practices, including: •Definition of “serial petition” as a petition that challenges overlapping claims of the same patent already challenged by petitioner/RPI/privy, filed after POPR or expiration of the time to file POPR to the first petition - •Definition of "parallel petitions” as two or more petitions that challenge the same patent, filed by...
By: Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP ..read more
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The latest version of the CNIPA’s Guidelines for Patent Examination (hereinafter referred to as “the latest Guidelines”) came into force as of January 20, 2024. In comparison with the previous version of the Guidelines, there is one example not belonging to diagnostic methods that is added to Section 4.3.1.2 of chapter 1 in part II of the latest Guidelines, which is “(3) information processing method all the steps of which are carried out by a computer or other devices.” The newly added example...
By: Linda Liu & Partners ..read more
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Patent owners need to be weary of the pitfalls when attempting to procure follow on patents to an existing technology. It could turn out your own patents could be used against others in the portfolio to render them invalid or cut short patent term. Third parties on the other hand should tactically be aware of all assets in patent owner’s portfolio prior to challenging validity. Questions and Comments: tpatel@bakerlaw.com....
By: BakerHostetler ..read more
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This afternoon, the FTC voted to adopt a proposed final rule banning most non-competes with workers in the United States. The final rule provides that it is an unfair method of competition—and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act—for employers to enter into non-competes with workers. The Commission found that non-competes tend to negatively affect competitive conditions in labor markets by inhibiting efficient matching between workers and employers. The Commission also found that...
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP ..read more
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20h ago
Welcome, readers. We are at a pivotal juncture in the realm of non-compete law. Today, we will be providing real-time coverage of a consequential Federal Trade Commission (FTC) meeting. This is not just an ordinary meeting; it’s a crucial dialogue on non-compete agreements, with an anticipated announcement of a final rule that could potentially ban most non-competes with workers....
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On April 23, 2024, the FTC adopted a comprehensive ban on noncompetes. The FTC’s noncompete ban affects both intellectual property protection and employment agreements/procedures....
By: Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C ..read more
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21h ago
In the digital age, fans have embraced the opportunity to put a spin on famous corporate logos. Reimagining logos may be a way for consumers to express a connection they have to the brands, teams, and franchises they love and support. However, it does not come without legal risks....
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23h ago
Two of the busiest airports in the United States are battling with their smaller counterparts to retain trademark rights in the name of the major cities the airports serve. While the smaller airports want to capitalize on using big city names, the federal trademark-holding larger airports are fighting hard to prevent that, arguing it will sow confusion among travelers....
By: Miller Canfield ..read more
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1d ago
Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: David Chang, Momofuku Drops Enforcement of ‘Chile Crunch’ and ‘Chili Crunch’ - Celebrity chef David Chang, founder of the Momofuku restaurant and food brand, announced this month that he and his company would no longer continue the controversial enforcement of its trademarks for...
By: Erise IP ..read more
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On April 19, 2024, the USPTO published a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that followed its April 2023 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). The proposed rules package, Patent Trial and Appeal Board Rules of Practice for Briefing Discretionary Denial Issues, and Rules for 325(d) Considerations, Instituting Parallel and Serial Petitions, and Termination Due to Settlement Agreement, includes updates to three areas of PTAB practice. 89 Fed. Reg. 28693 (April 19, 2024)....
By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C ..read more