The Supreme Court's recent Amgen ruling has ushered in a new era of enablement law. The decision clarifies and strengthens the disclosure requirements for patents, emphasizing the need for comprehensive information about the invention's functionality.
This landmark ruling will have a significant impact on patent applicants, practitioners, and litigators, promoting transparency while striking a balance between innovation and avoiding overly broad patents. The Court's understanding of evolving technology is evident, solidifying its role in shaping intellectual property law.
US Supreme Court Dismisses AI-Generated Inventions Lawsuit
The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a computer scientist seeking patent rights for inventions created by artificial intelligence (AI).
USPTO announces new Patents for Humanity Green Energy category
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced that it has launched a special category of its Patents for Humanity Program for green energy inventions. This new award category will provide business incentives for patent applicants, holders, and licensees whose inventions are addressing the challenges of climate change through green energy innovations, including wind, solar, hydrogen, hydropower, geothermal, and biofuels technologies.
Understanding the Complexities of IP License Obligations: Balancing Tradition and Clarity
The latest article from IP Watchdog examines the importance of proper wording when drafting Intellectual Property (IP) licenses. It acknowledges the need to balance tradition and clarity when writing agreements, and cautions against overusing the term "shall."
It examines alternatives to "shall," such as "will," "agree," and "must," and emphasizes the need to use plain English that can be readily understood by diverse audiences. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that any use of "shall" passes the "has a duty to" test when used to impose obligations on a particular party to the agreement.
Metrolex IP changing Letters Patent procedures to accommodate USPTOs new eGrant program
Beginning April 18, 2023, the USPTO will begin issuing electronic patent grants (eGrants) to patent recipients, which minimizes paper waste, potentially reduces patent pendency, and allows recipients to get their patent grant in PDF format on the day of issue.
METROLEX IP Annual Christmas Lunch
As the year comes to a close, Metrolex IP Law Group is celebrating the holiday season and reflecting on another successful year thanks to our wonderful clients and staff. Our annual Christmas lunch or “忘年会” (bōnenkai) is a chance for us to come together as a team, enjoy each other's company, and celebrate the end of the year!
