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More Barks & Bites of the Week: The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has banned Peloton and others from importing streaming fitness devices that infringe Dish’s patents. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is launching a program to expedite patent filings for first-time applicants. A district court awarded her $175 million in damages to Gilead Sciences for her HIV drug fraud.
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Jurors say TikTok doesn’t infringe Stitch Edit’s trademark
On Thursday, a California jury sued social media platform TikTok by British company Stitch Editing, Inc. last year, alleging that TikTok’s video editing tool Stitch infringed its trademark. Cleared TikTok in a lawsuit filed by TikTok he introduced the tool in 2020, and Stitch Editing sought $116 million in damages for trademark infringement of STITCH EDITING’s U.S. registration and STITCH’s common law rights.
Inventor loses patent appeal after claiming invention was directed at NFT technology
On Thursday, March 9, the CAFC ruled that patent owner James Driessen’s U.S. Pat. I decided not to. Previously, the Patent Trial Board (PTAB) backed retailers Best Buy, Target, and Walmart after they filed lawsuits. between the parties It argues that the Driessen patent claims are not patentable. During oral argument at the PTAB, the inventor first introduced the idea that his patent covers his NFT technology, which was not disclosed in the prior art. However, the CAFC states that “the board need not consider untimely new arguments presented by patent owners for the first time in oral arguments.” Ultimately, the Court of Appeal found the inventor’s arguments unpersuasive and upheld the PTAB’s decision.
USPTO Announces Initiative to Expedite Patent Filing for First-Time Applicants
On Wednesday, March 8, the USPTO launched the Inclusive Innovation Council (CI2) First Applicant Accelerated Review Pilot Program. This initiative is designed to expedite patent filing for first-time applicants and stimulate innovation from all communities in the United States. The program benefits individuals or small businesses that qualify as microentities by providing faster initial feedback on first office actions. “This new initiative is another way for us to… LIFT[ing] Independent inventors and small business owners unfamiliar with the patent process (including those in underrepresented communities) provide the resources and assistance they need to protect their patentable innovations.
ITC Bans Peloton Import of Certain Streaming Fitness Devices
On Wednesday, March 8, the ITC issued a limited exclusion order barring the importation of some streaming fitness devices by Peloton and other fitness companies after a judge found the devices infringed Dish Network’s patents ( LEO) was announced. In 2021, he filed a patent lawsuit with the ITC, and in September 2022, an ITC judge upheld his Dish in the dispute. Two of his other fitness companies, Lululemon and Mirror, settled their lawsuits with Dish before the ITC reached this ruling.
District Judge awards Gilead Sciences $175 million in damages
On Tuesday, March 7, a Florida District Court ruled in favor of Gilead Sciences in an HIV medication fraud case against Baikal Marketing Group. A district judge awarded her $131.4 million in damages to Gilead and her $43.8 million in damages from Priority Health Medical Center for Baikal Marketing’s role in the fraud. Gilead has a program that offers her HIV drug treatment free of charge to uninsured patients. The defendant in the case was found to have fraudulently enrolled people in the program, bought back medicine from them, and resold it at a higher price.The defendant was found to have violated the Lanham Act, among other charges. bottom.
USPTO and USDA Outline Plans to Promote Agricultural Competition
On Tuesday, March 7, the USPTO and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a joint blog detailing the agencies’ continued collaboration on increasing competition in the agricultural industry and seed space. As part of the collaboration, USDA has released a report listing key recommendations on how to foster competition and innovation in agriculture. The report details a newly established working group between the USDA and USPTO that will further strengthen the relationship between the two agencies. In a joint blog, the agencies said, “The USPTO and USDA will further work together to protect and promote U.S. innovation in seeds and agriculture while fostering competition that supports the resilience of farmers and supply chains. We will formulate policies that
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Five Nominations
On Thursday, March 9, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a voice vote of five judicial nominations for consideration by the Senate. The Commission appointed Matthew P. Bruckman to the U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana, Damian M. Diggs to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, and his three others to the rank of Marshal of the United States. All other nominations are reserved for further consideration.
IP Offices Worldwide Celebrate International Women’s Day
On Wednesday, March 8, the USPTO, along with 35 other IP offices around the world, released a statement recognizing women’s important contributions to innovation and economic development in celebration of International Women’s Day. The IP theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”. “We must continue to provide support through action beyond March,” said USPTO Director Kathi Vidal. “Women’s empowerment remains a consistent goal that benefits the global economy.” ”
EFF Files Amicus Outline in Jack Daniel’s Trademark Lawsuit
On Tuesday, March 7th, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) filed an Amicus Brief in its Supreme Court case. Jack Daniel’s Properties v. VIP Products seek court support Rogers test. The brief was filed in support of VIP Products, a novelty dog toy company that Jack Daniels accused of infringing on its trademark. EFF wrote: and society. ”
USPTO Announces Special Patent Category for Environmentally Friendly Inventions
On Monday, March 6, the USPTO announced new award categories as part of its Humanitarian Patent Program for Green Energy Inventions. A special category aims to provide incentives to patent applicants whose inventions address climate change through green energy innovation. “Innovation in this field is critical to how we live and thrive in the future. I can give you a rating.”
USCO Appoints Emily Chapuis as Deputy General Counsel
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On Monday, March 6, the United States Copyright Office (USCO) announced the appointment of Emily Chapuis as Under Secretary of Attorney. Chapuis provides legal guidance and assists legal counsel in enforcing copyright regulations. Prior to her stint at USCO, she worked at Jenner & Block LLP as a commercial litigator and partner.
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Netherlands imposes export restrictions on chip technology to China
The Dutch government announced on Wednesday March 8th new restrictions on the export of microchip manufacturing equipment to China. The announcement is part of a joint agreement with the US and Japan to sabotage China’s microchip industry. Although the Dutch government has not specified what equipment will be restricted, ASML, the Netherlands’ largest semiconductor company, said in a press statement that the export restrictions will focus on cutting-edge deposition and immersion lithography tools. I said that I am guessing.
Fed Chairman Powell says interest rates are higher than expected
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before Congress on Tuesday, March 7, saying interest rates were likely to rise more than previously expected. Cautious testimony showed that the Federal Reserve plans to continue its strategy of tightening monetary policy. “We have covered many areas, but the full effect of the tightening to date has yet to be felt.
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