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Yes, You Can Patent Food Products!

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Companies in the food and beverage industry might overlook significant advantages by not patenting their innovations. While there’s a common belief that “recipes” cannot be patented, unique formulations and other aspects of...more

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Beyond the Podium: Technology & Fashion in Swimming

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From the start of the modern Olympic Games, swimming has not only demonstrated athletic excellence but has also mirrored advancements in fashion and technology. Competitive swimwear has evolved significantly, embracing the...more

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Beyond the Podium: Technology & Fashion in Gymnastics

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For the first time in history, Team USA’s gymnasts gathered on NBC’s “TODAY” Show to publicly unbox their team uniforms prior to competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and...more

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Advanced IP Considerations for Cell-and-Gene Therapeutic Companies Utilizing Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery Systems

As I have written about previously, the IP and competitive landscape for mRNA and lipid nanoparticles is complex. Pioneers, mid-stage, and new market entrants must take careful consideration of this landscape and develop a...more

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Best in the World: Gear at the Forefront of Sports and Technology

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The best athletes in the world have converged on Paris to represent their countries and showcase their ultimate sports performances — but the athletes are not the only ones going for gold. The Paris Olympics is also an arena...more

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Best in the World: Patents at the Forefront of Sports and Technology

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Olympians are typically celebrated for their physical achievements—but some are also inventors who have contributed to innovation in the sporting world. One notable example is Ted Ligety, an alpine skier who earned gold...more

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Ancient Greece Competed Naked: How Technology Has Clothed Olympians Over Time

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The exact origins of Olympians competing naked are unclear. Perhaps it began when Spartan runner Acanthus showed up to race without the traditional loincloth on. Or it could have been when Orsippus of Megara won his 185-meter...more

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Passing the Torch: Technology in the Opening Ceremony Fashion at the Paris Olympics

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With the 2024 Olympic Games set in Paris, France, one of the world’s fashion capitals, athletics and aesthetics collide to take center stage at the much-anticipated opening ceremony. The cultural showcase begins on July 26th,...more

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Terminal Disclaimer Rule Proposed to Balance Innovation and Competition

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) periodically evaluates the delicate balance of the U.S. patent system to protect innovation without excessively stifling competition. U.S. patents give patent owners the...more

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From Legislation to Innovation: The CHIPS Act and a New Era of Semiconductor Innovation

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The modern semiconductor industry was born in the 1950s in the United States, and the United States remained the indisputable industry leader for the first few decades of its development. But over the last few decades, the...more

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Patent Poetry: Patent Office Updates Eligibility Guidance on AI Inventions

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has updated its Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance to address artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. This is in response to President Biden’s Executive...more

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Best Practices for Drafting Invention Disclosure Forms

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An invention disclosure form is a document used to capture detailed information about a new invention or discovery. The first step in the patent application process, the form plays a crucial role in protecting intellectual...more

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A New International Treaty on Intellectual Property and Indigenous Knowledge and its Potential Impact on Canadian Agricultural...

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On May 24, 2024, after nearly 25 years of negotiations, the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) announced that member states, including Canada, had agreed to a new Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and...more

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Former Directors Request Rescission of Proposed Rule Change

As discussed previously on this blog (see "USPTO Proposed Rule Change to Terminal Disclaimer Practice" and "The USPTO's Proposed Terminal Disclaimer Rule: A Litigator's Perspective") and elsewhere, the U.S. Patent and...more

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Can Machines Invent Drugs: Patent Law Seeks to Prioritize Human Innovation as Artificial Intelligence Inventions Rise

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In the 1950’s, Alan Turing famously asked, “Can machines think?” Decades later, artificial  intelligence—a term coined after Turing’s death—has become a facet of our everyday lives.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used...more

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Celebrating World IP Day 2024

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For World IP Day 2024, we asked three of our practitioners three questions, all related to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s 2024 theme of IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and...more

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Examples of Patents for Computer-Aided Diagnostic Methods

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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...more

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Creating Wealth Through Innovation

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Much has been made of the demise of U.S. manufacturing. Once the U.S. was a manufacturing powerhouse, but much of its industry has now moved overseas or south of the border to low-cost countries such as China, India, and...more

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Taking The Patent Leap: Invention Information An Entrepreneur Needs

A great idea can get an entrepreneur started down an exciting business path. If you have an invention, you can consult a patent practitioner, i.e., a patent attorney or a patent agent, to help decide whether to apply for a...more

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USPTO Announces Fast Track ‎Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

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On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a new pilot program for applicants to freely expedite examinations of applications directed to semiconductor manufacturing, including...more

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Top 10 Considerations In Licensing Cleantech Innovations

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Spurred by both planetary and economic needs, the industry commonly referred to as “cleantech”—short for “clean technology”—has been on the rise. Current estimates predict clean energy technologies could dominate oil and gas...more

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Cloaked in Secrecy: Can Secrecy Orders Shield Alien Innovations?

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In a recent post, we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider...more

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A Glimmer Of Hope For Simplified Patenting Of Medical Diagnostics In The United States

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Should the recent bill entitled the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 (PERA) become law, it would override the existing jurisprudence and redefine which inventions are eligible for patenting under 35 U.S.C. § 101. ...more

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IP Considerations in Protecting Autonomous Vehicle Software with Patents and Copyrights

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As autonomous vehicles and associated software become more commonplace in the automotive industry, it is important to recognize which forms of intellectual property grant protection within quickly evolving areas of technology...more

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Patents in the Emerging World of NewSpace

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The NewSpace industry is seeing an increase in space launches and new entrants to the field. Technological advances are driving growth, including a steady pace of new innovations. Companies engaged in this progressive market...more

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