November 2024

The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (“MPEP”) is the examination manual used internally at the United States Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to guide examiners in the process of examining patent applications. In practice, patent applicants frequently rely on the contents of the MPEP during patent prosecution to guide their arguments and hold examiners accountable

Support IPWatchdog with an individual sponsorship: Click here “Although the concerns around the bill are focused largely on pharmaceutical patents, Coons pointed out that all of the top users of the PTAB are big tech companies; ‘Samsung, Apple, Google, Intel and Microsoft accounted for 80% of all PTAB petitions a few years ago,’…Coons said.” One

Private limited companies (PLCs) are a popular business structure worldwide, offering limited liability protection to their owners while allowing for a flexible management structure. However, after private limited company registration, as these companies grow and evolve, they often encounter various private limited compliance issues that can pose significant challenges. Understanding these compliance issues is essential

What are the biggest challenges surrounding licensing or negotiations within new markets, and how can one overcome these? In new markets, a key issue is uncertainty as to the value of early-stage technology. The most obvious effect of this is on royalty rates, but the question is so fundamental that it impacts many other issues

Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: OpenAI Accidentally Deleted Potential Evidence in NY Times Copyright Lawsuit First off, today, Kyle Wiggers at TechCrunch reports that OpenAI has claimed, in a letter to the court, that it accidentally deleted evidence it promised to turn in its ongoing case against the

Converting a proprietorship to an LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) is a strategic move for many entrepreneurs looking to enhance their business structure. This conversion not only provides limited liability protection but also facilitates better access to funding and improves market credibility. Here are the 10 key steps involved in the proprietorship to LLP conversion process. 1. Understand the Benefits

As founder and CEO, what is the key to your organisation’s success? I believe that we have been successful for several reasons. We believe in our patents’ strength and have worked hard to communicate this to the market. We will not shy away from asserting our rights. However, I think we are very reasonable when