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Design Patents: Strengthening your IP Portfolio with Design Protections
The General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), promulgated by the European Commission, was adopted in April 2016 and became effective in May 2018. Last year, we provided an update discussing the second-year benefits for companies and trends for the US following the enactment of the GDPR.
This year, we will take a look at current EU-US compliance issues, and US regulations following the adoption of GDPR.
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Can I Infringe on a Patent Application That Is Currently Pending?
CAN I INFRINGE ON A PATENT APPLICATION THAT IS CURRENTLY PENDING? Clients often present ‘patents’ they found through an Internet search and ask if they infringe the subject matter of the patents. This is a very loaded question that is difficult to answer. But before even getting to an answer, it is important to understand…
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New Industry Reports & Patent Data Show Continuing Surge of Fourth Industrial Revolution
While the initial pandemic outbreak presented uncertainty on the state of the 4IR, new reports present hopeful data that COVID-19 may have actually increased the momentum.
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Can I Convert a US Provisional Patent Application to an International Patent Application?
Can I Convert a US Provisional Patent Application to an International Patent Application? A US Non-provisional application must be filed in the US or any foreign country within 12 months of its provisional filing date to benefit from the priority date established by the provisional application. The provisional patent application provides the patent applicant with…
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Who Can Be Considered an Inventor on My Patent Application?
In general, it’s good practice to list everyone that has made a contribution to a substantive or significant portion of the invention as an inventor. Legally, an inventor is anyone who has contributed to the conception of what is claimed as the invention you wish to protect.
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AI Autonomous Driving Technology is Trending
AI Autonomous driving technology is trending, and the trend is especially noticeable in Korea Patent Law. This according to Founders Legal’s foreign counsel, Kim, Hong & Associates.
According to the firm, while general AI patent filings in Korea increased by 5% in 2019, the number of AI autonomous driving-related patent applications increased at an annual average rate of 9% during the period of 2016 to 2020.
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How to Protect Software as Intellectual Property
When you’ve invested a significant amount of time and resources into software tech, it’s important to understand how to properly protect it from the competition.
Five forms of intellectual property and legal protections to consider include trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements.
This guide will provide you the basics on each form of protection from scopes, lengths, and confidentiality considerations.
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