Science, Computers & Technology, Intellectual Property, Environmental Law

Mintz Levin’s London-based IP Practice Group Identifies the UK’s ‘Patent Box’ as a Boon for Clean Technology Clients

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 3/28/2013

The UK government has proposed a new initiative called the “Patent Box,” designed to foster UK-based innovation and development, and enhance the competitiveness of the UK tax system. And, as an advantageous bonus for clean...more

Recent U.S. Patents Granting for Treatment of Hydraulic Fracturing Waters

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 10/8/2012

We continue to monitor patent literature for water and liquid treatment technologies related to hydraulic fracturing. This technology is especially important for western Pennsylvania, the center of the Marcellus Shale region....more

New Global Initiatives to Accelerate Examination of Cleantech Patent Applications

by Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. on 8/6/2012

In an effort to promote the development and commercialization of technologies that conserve natural resources or reduce negative environmental impact, patent offices around the world have adopted programs to expedite the...more

Supreme Court Rules to Limit the Types of Methods Eligible for Patenting

by Fenwick & West Life Sciences Group on 3/20/2012

The U.S. Supreme Court today handed down a unanimous decision in Mayo v. Prometheus holding that method claims for applying a law of nature using merely conventional steps are not eligible for patent protection. Reversing the...more

IP Buzz - January 2012

by Venable LLP on 1/25/2012

In this issue; - Despite Opposition, ICANN Launches Top-Level Registration - Pleading Standards for Inequitable Conduct – Did Therasense Change the Rules? - America Invents Act – Already Making its Mark -...more

Expiration of the Green Technology Pilot Program

by Venable LLP on 1/23/2012

The Green Technology Pilot Program of the U.S. PTO offers a route for applicants to expedite examination of patent applications, as set forth on the web site of the U.S. PTO and in the Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 234, at...more

Can Being Disposable Or Biodegradable Make A Device Patentable?

by Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 1/18/2012

We all recognize that there are benefits to products that are disposable or biodegradable. However, broadly speaking, everything is disposable or biodegradable, which makes it difficult, in many instances, to patent an...more

U.S. Supreme Court’s Bilski Ruling Is Welcome News for Asian Clean Energy Innovators Introduction

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 12/12/2011

Originally published in 9-10/2011 China IP, www.chinaipmagazine.com. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bilski ensures that the door to patenting business method inventions remains open in America. This ends...more

The Green Fast Track is Open for Business in Canada

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 4/1/2011

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced on March 16, 2011 that the Governor in Council approved the Rules Amending the Patent Rules relating to expedited examination of patent applications relating to green...more

IP Litigation Insider - December 2010

by Jackson Walker on 12/22/2010

In This Issue: Qui Tam, Quo Vadis II By: John Jackson and Sara Hollan Judge Ward in the Eastern District of Texas recently determined that the intent to deceive element of a false marking claim need not be plead with...more

USPTO Promises Faster Examination Of “Green Technology” Patent Applications

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 11/12/2010

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that it will broaden its pilot program to provide faster examination of certain “green technology” patent applications. Launched last year, the pilot program...more

Greentech IP Landscaping

by Finnegan on 8/2/2010

Despite the recent explosion of interest in environmentally friendly technologies, many of the scientific and engineering principles underlying green technologies have been around for decades. For example, harnessing power...more

Energy and Clean Technology Intellectual Property Alert: USPTO Expands Green Technology Pilot Program to Cover More Inventions

by Mintz Levin - Intellectual Property on 6/7/2010

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced revisions to its Green Technology Pilot Program to allow more categories of technology to be eligible for expedited processing. Eligibility for the pilot...more

US Patent Office Expands Green Technology Accelerated Examination Program - More categories of invention are now eligible for...

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 6/2/2010

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has expanded its Green Technology Pilot Program to allow more categories of technology to be eligible for expedited examination. Under the Green Technology Pilot Program,...more

U.S. Patent And Trademark Office Eliminates Classification Requirement For "Green Technology" Pilot Program

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 5/26/2010

In December 2009, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) implemented a one-year pilot program to accelerate the examination of certain “green technology” patent applications. Under the program, a patent application can...more

Intellectual property v green technology

by Marcia B Moulon-Atherley, Esq on 3/16/2010

Intellectual property and climate change go very much hand in glove. The linkage of the two might seem bizarre to some, but in fact, access to technology play a significant role for developing countries. A lack of...more

USPTO Implements the Green Technology Pilot Program to Accelerate Review of Green Technologies

by Miller & Martin PLLC on 1/20/2010

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is implementing a pilot program to accelerate the examination of certain “green” technology patent applications. Normally, patent applications are taken up for examination in the order...more

Cleantech Update: A Faster Track to a Greener Future: The USPTO’s New Pilot Program

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/13/2010

In December 2009, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a pilot program to accelerate the processing time of “green” patent applications. As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to fuel...more

CleanTech Update: Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Issues

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 12/14/2009

The world will not be able to mitigate the impact of climate change without advanced clean technologies. Although technology is not the only solution, it is a critical element in the fight against climate change. Technology...more

Energy and Clean Technology Intellectual Property Alert: USPTO Announces Program to Accelerate Review of Green Technology

by Mintz Levin - Intellectual Property on 12/10/2009

Earlier this week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a pilot program to accelerate the examination of certain “green” technology patent applications. Pending patent applications in green technologies...more

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