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.
The Briefing: 2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets
It's necessary to review and protect your company's intellectual property as we enter 2025.
Both newcomers and experts need to stay informed about IP protection.
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.
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.
The Briefing: 2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets
It's necessary to review and protect your company's intellectual property as we enter 2025.
Both newcomers and experts need to stay informed about IP protection.
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.
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 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.
Patent Data Reports Show China's Continued Gains, Rapid Advances in Sustainability
China's domestic firms significantly boosted the country's ranking in U.S. patents in 2024.
Samsung Electronics has overtaken IBM to become the leading patent assignee in the U.S.
Patents and Innovation History, From the Industrial Revolution to Today
Patents are crucial for fostering innovation and investment, especially during the Industrial Revolution.
Twelve Patents of Christmas: AI Semiconductor Technologies, Blockchain for Healthcare Data, and Self-Driving Vehicle Prioritization
This year's top patents emphasize the critical role of semiconductor technologies and AI in the global economy.
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.
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 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.
Patent Data Reports Show China's Continued Gains, Rapid Advances in Sustainability
China's domestic firms significantly boosted the country's ranking in U.S. patents in 2024.
Samsung Electronics has overtaken IBM to become the leading patent assignee in the U.S.
Patents and Innovation History, From the Industrial Revolution to Today
Patents are crucial for fostering innovation and investment, especially during the Industrial Revolution.
Twelve Patents of Christmas: AI Semiconductor Technologies, Blockchain for Healthcare Data, and Self-Driving Vehicle Prioritization
This year's top patents emphasize the critical role of semiconductor technologies and AI in the global economy.
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.
Supreme Court Preview: Will "Skinny Labels" Get a Weight Check?
The Supreme Court will address the issue of generic drug manufacturers and potential patent infringement in the Hikma v. Amarin case.
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.
Supreme Court Preview: Will "Skinny Labels" Get a Weight Check?
The Supreme Court will address the issue of generic drug manufacturers and potential patent infringement in the Hikma v. Amarin case.
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.
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.
Patent Grants for 2024
The USPTO issued 7,499 utility patents in a week, almost setting a record, aided by an extra Tuesday in 2024.
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 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.
Patent Grants for 2024
The USPTO issued 7,499 utility patents in a week, almost setting a record, aided by an extra Tuesday in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.