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Meghan Markle's logo patent rejection presents a golden design opportunity

Meghan Markle's logo application was rejected by the USPTO due to it being overly intricate and difficult to read.

USPTO Updates Eligibility Guidance for AI: 'We Want to Accelerate AI Innovation Without Locking it Up'

The updated USPTO Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance focuses on addressing emerging technologies like AI to ensure responsible use and trust in innovation.

As Trump Administration Takes Shape, a Big Tech Pick for USPTO Seems Far-Fetched

The next USPTO Director must prioritize comprehensive reform for stakeholders beyond just big tech as outlined by President-elect Trump.

Tapping our Full Potential: Nominations for US Council on Inclusive Innovation

The USPTO is enhancing inclusivity and diversity in patent participation among underrepresented groups through the Council for Inclusive Innovation initiative.

Like a Tree Falling that No One Hears: AI-generated Disclosures Have the Potential to Block Patentability of Human Ingenuity

AI-generated prior art impact on patentability and human invention assessments.

USPTO Issues 2024 Guidance on Patent Eligibility for AI Inventions

The USPTO has released updated guidelines focusing on AI inventions with new examples. Patents on AI inventions are considered, but a technical solution to a technical problem is necessary.

Meghan Markle's logo patent rejection presents a golden design opportunity

Meghan Markle's logo application was rejected by the USPTO due to it being overly intricate and difficult to read.

USPTO Updates Eligibility Guidance for AI: 'We Want to Accelerate AI Innovation Without Locking it Up'

The updated USPTO Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance focuses on addressing emerging technologies like AI to ensure responsible use and trust in innovation.

As Trump Administration Takes Shape, a Big Tech Pick for USPTO Seems Far-Fetched

The next USPTO Director must prioritize comprehensive reform for stakeholders beyond just big tech as outlined by President-elect Trump.

Tapping our Full Potential: Nominations for US Council on Inclusive Innovation

The USPTO is enhancing inclusivity and diversity in patent participation among underrepresented groups through the Council for Inclusive Innovation initiative.

Like a Tree Falling that No One Hears: AI-generated Disclosures Have the Potential to Block Patentability of Human Ingenuity

AI-generated prior art impact on patentability and human invention assessments.

USPTO Issues 2024 Guidance on Patent Eligibility for AI Inventions

The USPTO has released updated guidelines focusing on AI inventions with new examples. Patents on AI inventions are considered, but a technical solution to a technical problem is necessary.
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How USPTO built a culture of trust in its automation efforts

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has proven successful in using automation to quickly remediate identified system glitches and potential security vulnerabilities, according to an agency official.

Other Barks and Bites for Friday, December 1: Senators Discuss AI and Intellectual Property; EU Report Finds 86 Million Fake Items Were Detained Last Year; USPTO Releases New China IP Rights Toolkit

The USPTO released a revised edition of its China Intellectual Property Rights Toolkit, which provides information on recent changes to China's IP laws and government structure.
USPTO Director Kathi Vidal vacated a PTAB decision that found certain patent claims unpatentable, stating that the Board should have considered evidence of patentability.

GUI Guidelines: The Old Rules are New Again

The USPTO released supplemental guidance for examination of design patent applications related to computer-generated electronic images.
The USPTO reaffirmed its prior interpretation of the phrase 'design for an article of manufacture' and did not expand its interpretation as many had hoped.

New Design Patent Bar Welcomes More Creative Lawyers To The IP World

The USPTO is introducing a new bar exam for design patent practitioners, allowing professionals with creative and artistic backgrounds to practice patent law.
Applicants for the design patent bar must have a degree in industrial design, product design, architecture, applied arts, graphic design, fine/studio arts, or art teacher education.
The expansion of the admission criteria aims to encourage broader participation in patent law and keep up with evolving technology.

New Design Patent Bar Welcomes More Creative Lawyers To The IP World

The USPTO is introducing a new bar exam for design patent practitioners, allowing professionals with creative and artistic backgrounds to practice patent law.
Applicants for the design patent bar must have a degree in industrial design, product design, architecture, applied arts, graphic design, fine/studio arts, or art teacher education.
The expansion of the admission criteria aims to encourage broader participation in patent law and keep up with evolving technology.

New Design Patent Bar Welcomes More Creative Lawyers To The IP World

The USPTO is introducing a new bar exam for design patent practitioners, allowing professionals with creative and artistic backgrounds to practice patent law.
Applicants for the design patent bar must have a degree in industrial design, product design, architecture, applied arts, graphic design, fine/studio arts, or art teacher education.
The expansion of the admission criteria aims to encourage broader participation in patent law and keep up with evolving technology.

Design Patent Bar Now Reality

The USPTO is establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar, allowing a wider audience to become patent practitioners.
The new rules introduce additional qualifications focused on visual arts credentials.
The design patent practitioner bar will be separate from the regular patent bar.

Design Patent Bar Now Reality

The USPTO is establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar, allowing a wider audience to become patent practitioners.
The new rules introduce additional qualifications focused on visual arts credentials.
The design patent practitioner bar will be separate from the regular patent bar.

Design Patent Bar Now Reality

The USPTO is establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar, allowing a wider audience to become patent practitioners.
The new rules introduce additional qualifications focused on visual arts credentials.
The design patent practitioner bar will be separate from the regular patent bar.

Build a Consumer Base with Innovation; Protect Sales with Design Patents

The USPTO issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023.
The Office has seen a 20% growth in design patent applications over the last five years.

Build a Consumer Base with Innovation; Protect Sales with Design Patents

The USPTO issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023.
The Office has seen a 20% growth in design patent applications over the last five years.

Build a Consumer Base with Innovation; Protect Sales with Design Patents

The USPTO issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023.
The Office has seen a 20% growth in design patent applications over the last five years.

This Week in Washington IP: IPWatchdog Hosts SEP Masters, the State of Veteran Entrepreneurship, Rule Changes at the PTAB

Senate Committee on Small Business hears from entrepreneurs who served in the U.S. military
House Subcommittee on Communications discusses the implications of AI technology on U.S. communications
USPTO evaluates how women can be empowered to become entrepreneurs and holds a webinar to discuss changes at PTAB
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