The existence of TRIPS-plus provisions in bilateral or regional trade agreements may suggest that the TRIPS agreement is no ...

In a mature industry such as medical device manufacturing, companies can be lulled into thinking that they already have their patents and intellectual property issues covered. But Robert Lord, partner ...

Washington got one right for a change. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s proposed new “One Challenge” rule may finally ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – BOTS, Inc. (BTZI)("The Company"), a developer of a suite of advanced robotic automation and AI driven manufacturing ...

USPTO Director Squires’s 2025 policies encourage more use of evidence-based SMEDs to challenge patent rejections, especially ...

Dongguo Liang of Liu, Shen & Associates says DeepSeek should take swift action to address ‘insufficient planning’ in its intellectual property protection strategy and an ‘underdeveloped’ patent ...

“The tension between patents and trade dress protection is most evident when the alleged trade dress (or aspects thereof) has been disclosed in a utility patent.” Patents and trademarks protect ...

Issuance of a new patent strengthens Nutriband's intellectual property protection for its AVERSA™ transdermal abuse deterrent technology in the United States. The technology potentially addresses ...

This week on IPWatchdog Unleashed we will explore the age-old question about whether it is best to keep an innovation as a trade secret or if it makes sense to seek patent protection. And while this ...

Emilio Berkenwald of Berken IP examines Argentina’s continued absence from the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the practical ...

Product designs often serve as the cornerstone of a brand’s identity, evoking instant recognition and loyalty among consumers. From the iconic silhouette of Coca-Cola’s glass bottle to the distinctive ...