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The Briefing: A Very Patented Christmas - The Quirkiest Inventions for the Holiday Season

Exploration of unique holiday-themed inventions and patents.
Innovative designs like Santa detectors and upside-down Christmas trees enhance the festive spirit.
#intellectual-property

Xockets board member: Our case against Nvidia and Microsoft is about the future of American innovation

Innovation is critical for U.S. economic growth, but is threatened by corporate appropriation of ideas from startups.

Startup accuses Nvidia and Microsoft of infringing on patents and forming a cartel

Xockets is suing Nvidia and Microsoft for patent infringement related to AI chip technology and claims they formed a cartel for price fixing.

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 13: Amicus Urges Reversal in Newman Case; USPTO and POPA Sign Collective Bargaining Agreement; IPO Urges Trump to Pick IP-Savvy USPTO Director

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office signed its first collective bargaining agreement after nearly 40 years.

Trump Picks for Commerce and DOJ Are at Odds with Rumored Pick for USPTO

Nominating Vishal Amin to head the USPTO may contradict Trump's agenda, creating internal conflicts over patent policy.

Patent pending: How patents steer innovation in cycling

Cycling patents are crucial for innovation, offering protection and a competitive edge in a constantly evolving market.

US Patent Office: AI is all well and good, but only humans can patent things | TechCrunch

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has stated that only a person can receive official protections for intellectual property, including patents.
AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable but AI systems themselves cannot be named as inventors legally.

Xockets board member: Our case against Nvidia and Microsoft is about the future of American innovation

Innovation is critical for U.S. economic growth, but is threatened by corporate appropriation of ideas from startups.

Startup accuses Nvidia and Microsoft of infringing on patents and forming a cartel

Xockets is suing Nvidia and Microsoft for patent infringement related to AI chip technology and claims they formed a cartel for price fixing.

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, December 13: Amicus Urges Reversal in Newman Case; USPTO and POPA Sign Collective Bargaining Agreement; IPO Urges Trump to Pick IP-Savvy USPTO Director

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office signed its first collective bargaining agreement after nearly 40 years.

Trump Picks for Commerce and DOJ Are at Odds with Rumored Pick for USPTO

Nominating Vishal Amin to head the USPTO may contradict Trump's agenda, creating internal conflicts over patent policy.

Patent pending: How patents steer innovation in cycling

Cycling patents are crucial for innovation, offering protection and a competitive edge in a constantly evolving market.

US Patent Office: AI is all well and good, but only humans can patent things | TechCrunch

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has stated that only a person can receive official protections for intellectual property, including patents.
AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable but AI systems themselves cannot be named as inventors legally.
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#apple

Report claims Apple is close to smart ring breakthrough - Wareable

Rumor mill can influence news coverage
Apple's potential entry into smart ring market is uncertain

Apple receives new patent on a hinge for foldable devices

Apple has patented a new hinge design for foldable devices but still has not released a foldable product.
Technical challenges persist for Apple regarding the design of foldable devices.
The latest patent broadens the scope of potential applications for Apple's foldable technology.

Is Apple making a Smart Ring, or what?

Apple rumored to be working on a smart ring with patents registered for electronic systems applicable to a smart ring.
Speculation arises from a thin report by ET News in Korea regarding the development and potential launch of the rumored Apple Ring.

Report claims Apple is close to smart ring breakthrough - Wareable

Rumor mill can influence news coverage
Apple's potential entry into smart ring market is uncertain

Apple receives new patent on a hinge for foldable devices

Apple has patented a new hinge design for foldable devices but still has not released a foldable product.
Technical challenges persist for Apple regarding the design of foldable devices.
The latest patent broadens the scope of potential applications for Apple's foldable technology.

Is Apple making a Smart Ring, or what?

Apple rumored to be working on a smart ring with patents registered for electronic systems applicable to a smart ring.
Speculation arises from a thin report by ET News in Korea regarding the development and potential launch of the rumored Apple Ring.
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How CRISPR patent issues block Indian farmers from accessing biotech benefits

Gene editing in agriculture faces challenges from patent restrictions, limiting scientists' ability to commercialize enhanced crop varieties.
Patents on gene editing tools like CRISPR impact agricultural advancements in Asia and Africa. Researchers can innovate but struggle to bring products to market.
#accessibility

EA adds more tech patents to its accessibility program

Electronic Arts is expanding accessibility in gaming by releasing 23 additional tech patents for free use by developers.

EA Just Made Two Accessibility Patents Open-Source

EA opens its patents to the public, enhancing gaming accessibility for players with disabilities.

EA adds more tech patents to its accessibility program

Electronic Arts is expanding accessibility in gaming by releasing 23 additional tech patents for free use by developers.

EA Just Made Two Accessibility Patents Open-Source

EA opens its patents to the public, enhancing gaming accessibility for players with disabilities.
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#artificial-intelligence

A firm randomly assigned its scientists AI: here's what happened

AI tools can significantly enhance materials discovery and patent filing rates in research environments.

China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says

China leads in generative AI patents, with an increasing number of inventions worldwide, shaping the future of technology.

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.

Banking on Innovation | The Walrus

TD Bank is leading innovations in financial services through a growing culture of patent filing driven by empowered employees.
Holly Heglin plays a pivotal role in utilizing AI technology to enhance customer experience at TD Bank.

Mid-Year 2024 Update: U.S., EPO, and Chinese Software-Related Patent Grants Remain Steady

The patentability of software-related claims remains contentious ten years after the Supreme Court's decision in Alice Corp.

The Role of Functional Language in AI Patent Claims

Patenting AI technologies requires clear specification of functions and corresponding structures under § 112(f).

A firm randomly assigned its scientists AI: here's what happened

AI tools can significantly enhance materials discovery and patent filing rates in research environments.

China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says

China leads in generative AI patents, with an increasing number of inventions worldwide, shaping the future of technology.

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.

Banking on Innovation | The Walrus

TD Bank is leading innovations in financial services through a growing culture of patent filing driven by empowered employees.
Holly Heglin plays a pivotal role in utilizing AI technology to enhance customer experience at TD Bank.

Mid-Year 2024 Update: U.S., EPO, and Chinese Software-Related Patent Grants Remain Steady

The patentability of software-related claims remains contentious ten years after the Supreme Court's decision in Alice Corp.

The Role of Functional Language in AI Patent Claims

Patenting AI technologies requires clear specification of functions and corresponding structures under § 112(f).
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Apple Watch Could Soon Get Blood Pressure Monitoring Feature, Patent Shows

Apple is advancing its smartwatch capabilities with a patented blood pressure monitoring technology for future Apple Watch models, moving away from traditional sensors.
#national-security

U.S. National Security and Competitiveness Begins with IP

The conversation with Walt Copan highlights key issues in U.S. competitiveness and national security related to science, technology, and innovation.

The New 'China Syndrome': Favors for CATL Can Be Stopped by President Trump

CATL's patenting efforts signal a critical crisis in technology monopolization reminiscent of past disasters.

U.S. National Security and Competitiveness Begins with IP

The conversation with Walt Copan highlights key issues in U.S. competitiveness and national security related to science, technology, and innovation.

The New 'China Syndrome': Favors for CATL Can Be Stopped by President Trump

CATL's patenting efforts signal a critical crisis in technology monopolization reminiscent of past disasters.
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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 15: Sweden Becomes First Country to File for Trademark; Open-Source Company Launches Patent Troll Bounty Program; and District Court Dismisses Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Amazon

EPO rejects Russian patent requests due to EU sanctions; CNCF launches patent troll bounty; Sweden trademarks its name to prevent tourist confusion.
#innovation

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.

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.

Bayh-Dole Coalition's Innovation Award Winners Remind Us Why We Do What We Do

The American patent system and the Bayh-Dole Act are essential for transforming federally funded research into beneficial products.

America's Most Prolific Inventors Changed Our World

Many American inventions shaped life significantly, though many patents became irrelevant.
Key inventors include George Washington Carver and Alexander Graham Bell, whose work transformed several industries.

Debunked: USPTO Findings Should End False Pharma Patent Narratives

The USPTO study disproves claims that pharmaceutical patents inhibit competition and reveals that such narratives have been manipulated by activists.

A Healthy Patent Family Is A Tree That Continues to Bear Fruit

False policy narratives against patents hinder innovation progress, as multiple patents are essential for complex products like biopharmaceuticals.

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.

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.

Bayh-Dole Coalition's Innovation Award Winners Remind Us Why We Do What We Do

The American patent system and the Bayh-Dole Act are essential for transforming federally funded research into beneficial products.

America's Most Prolific Inventors Changed Our World

Many American inventions shaped life significantly, though many patents became irrelevant.
Key inventors include George Washington Carver and Alexander Graham Bell, whose work transformed several industries.

Debunked: USPTO Findings Should End False Pharma Patent Narratives

The USPTO study disproves claims that pharmaceutical patents inhibit competition and reveals that such narratives have been manipulated by activists.

A Healthy Patent Family Is A Tree That Continues to Bear Fruit

False policy narratives against patents hinder innovation progress, as multiple patents are essential for complex products like biopharmaceuticals.
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U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene cited patents as proof of weather control. That's Pants on Fire! - Poynter

Patents cited by Greene do not substantiate her claims of weather control; expert consensus deems such technology impractical and ineffective.
#lawsuit

Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claims

Samsung filed a preemptive lawsuit against Oura to declare that their Galaxy Ring does not infringe on Oura's patents.

Worried about Nintendo's lawsuit over Palworld? One expert thinks the Mario maker doesn't own any patents that are strong enough to stop Pocketpair from making it

Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair focuses on patents rather than character design, raising questions about its potential success.

Samsung sues Oura preemptively to block smart ring patent claims

Samsung filed a preemptive lawsuit against Oura to declare that their Galaxy Ring does not infringe on Oura's patents.

Worried about Nintendo's lawsuit over Palworld? One expert thinks the Mario maker doesn't own any patents that are strong enough to stop Pocketpair from making it

Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair focuses on patents rather than character design, raising questions about its potential success.
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Patent reveals possible tri-fold phone from Xiaomi

Xiaomi's new tri-fold patent offers a more practical design that enhances user functionality compared to previous efforts.
The development trends show increasing competition among companies to create functional tri-fold smartphone designs.

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 23: Music Publishers Petition Supreme Court to Review Overturned $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Judgment; Nike Continues Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against 'Shoe Surgeon'

Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for patent reform concerning high pharmaceutical prices, sparking viral attention.
A tattoo artist's copyright infringement case involving LeBron James tattoos is dismissed, highlighting image rights implications.

Is This Even Legal?!' Critics Slam Kamala Harris Over Vow to Snatch' Patents After Resurfaced Vid Goes Viral

Vice President Kamala Harris proposed seizing drug patents to lower costs, prompting significant backlash from critics labeling her a dictator.
#ai-research

These AI firms publish the world's most highly cited work

US and Chinese firms dominate AI research and patents.

These AI firms publish the world's most highly cited work

US and Chinese firms lead in AI research and patents.

These AI firms publish the world's most highly cited work

US and Chinese firms dominate AI research and patents.

These AI firms publish the world's most highly cited work

US and Chinese firms lead in AI research and patents.
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C4IP Urges Senate Judiciary to Ignore Common Myths About Drug Patents

'Evergreening' and 'patent thicketing' aren't a barrier to cheaper generics.

Watch: FTC bans noncompetes, court challenge incoming | TechCrunch

The FTC voted to ban noncompete agreements, potentially leading to more startups and patents.

Roku has patented a way to show ads over anything you plug into your TV

Roku TV could potentially display ads over devices connected via HDMI.
Patents may not always translate into actual implementation of described technology on Roku TV sets.

Global confidence falls in UK low-carbon vehicle market,

Foreign investment in low-carbon vehicle innovation in the UK has significantly dropped over the past five years.
The total number of low-carbon patents in the UK has decreased by 79% since 2015.

US patent office confirms AI can't hold patents

AI systems cannot be named inventors, but humans can use AI tools in the patent invention process and must disclose if they do.
To register a patent, the person using AI must have contributed significantly to the invention's conception.
#uspto

USPTO AI Guidance Reiterates DABUS Decision

AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, but inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions.
A single person using an AI system to create an invention must make a significant contribution to be considered a proper inventor.

Patently-O Bits and Bytes

USPTO issued patent number 12 million to Pacific Biosciences of California for labeled nucleotide analogs aiding in nucleic acid sequencing.

USPTO AI Guidance Reiterates DABUS Decision

AI-assisted inventions are not categorically unpatentable, but inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions.
A single person using an AI system to create an invention must make a significant contribution to be considered a proper inventor.

Patently-O Bits and Bytes

USPTO issued patent number 12 million to Pacific Biosciences of California for labeled nucleotide analogs aiding in nucleic acid sequencing.
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#ai

Exclusive: IBM tops list of AI-related patent applications

IBM tops the list of firms with the most AI-related patent applications in the US in the last five years.
More than one in five AI-related patents dealt with generative AI.

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 7: Class Action Lawsuit Accusing Google of Copyright Infringement Dismissed; the WHO Releases Report on Health, Innovation and IP; EU Court Bans McDonald's from using Big Mac Mark for Chicken Sandwiches

AI copyright lawsuits dismissed against Google and Microsoft
McDonald's Big Mac trademark revoked in EU for poultry products
Top 100 U.S. universities for granted utility patents announced by NAI

Special Report: The Meta Metamorphosis

Facebook (now Meta) is pursuing a wide range of business ventures including the metaverse, AI, and blockchain.
Meta's adaptability is one of its greatest characteristics, evident in its patent filings covering various technologies.

Exclusive: IBM tops list of AI-related patent applications

IBM tops the list of firms with the most AI-related patent applications in the US in the last five years.
More than one in five AI-related patents dealt with generative AI.

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 7: Class Action Lawsuit Accusing Google of Copyright Infringement Dismissed; the WHO Releases Report on Health, Innovation and IP; EU Court Bans McDonald's from using Big Mac Mark for Chicken Sandwiches

AI copyright lawsuits dismissed against Google and Microsoft
McDonald's Big Mac trademark revoked in EU for poultry products
Top 100 U.S. universities for granted utility patents announced by NAI

Special Report: The Meta Metamorphosis

Facebook (now Meta) is pursuing a wide range of business ventures including the metaverse, AI, and blockchain.
Meta's adaptability is one of its greatest characteristics, evident in its patent filings covering various technologies.
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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.

AI is Not Creative Per the USCO and the Courts - And That's a Good Thing

The U.S. Copyright Office and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have different views on the capabilities of AI in relation to creativity and inventorship.
Patents and copyrights are doctrinally and conceptually different, so conclusions regarding protectability can differ.
The recent guidance from the USCO and court decisions have found that human creativity is essential for copyrightability, regardless of AI involvement.
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2024 Silicon Valley Index

Silicon Valley continues to see growth in residents, AI investments, patents, and tech employment despite challenges like aging population and rising childcare costs.

New patent offers glimpse of what Microsoft's canceled Surface Duo folding phone could be - Yanko Design

Microsoft discontinued foldable smartphone project after competition surpassed with better designs, now focusing on a new foldable phone concept.
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