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More of this week’s Barks & Bites: The UK High Court has made an important decision regarding standard essential patents (SEPs) in the FRAND dispute between InterDigital and Lenovo. Following a joint initiative, the USPTO will update the patent term extension list to add information from the Food and Drug Administration and the USDA. The United States Copyright Office (USCO) launches a new plan to address the impact of AI on copyright law and policy. A Miami nightclub is trying to block LIV Golf’s trademark filing. Also, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in favor of his Apple pending with the USPTO.
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UK Judge Gives Mixed Judgment in Lenovo-InterDigital SEP Licensing Dispute
On Thursday, March 16, a British High Court judge ruled that Chinese multinational Lenovo must pay InterDigital $140 million in patent licensing fees for mobile phone technology. . Lenovo claimed that InterDigital was not offering a fair licensing fee, and InterDigital claimed that Lenovo was not an active licensee. The UK ruling held that neither party’s proposal was FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) and offered a new FRAND analysis of his, Lenovo reimbursing all past sales beyond the statute of limitations. partly states that you must pay However, Lenovo said in a statement that it is encouraged by the judgment’s finding that Lenovo is a willing licensee. “This underscores both the importance of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms for patent licensing and the requirement for transparency by patent holders engaging in licensing practices to help the technology industry and our services. We see this as a big win for our customers who offer
InterDigital is also partially satisfied with the ruling. InterDigital Chief Legal Officer Josh Schmidt said: “However, we believe certain aspects of the decision do not accurately reflect our licensing program and will be appealing.”
USPTO Adds FDA Information to Patent Term Extension Page
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced Thursday that it will add the US Food and Drug Administration or the US Department of Agriculture designation number to applicable patents listed on its public web page that provides information on patent term extension applications. This change Joint USPTO-FDA Public Listening Session on January 19, 2023, according to the announcement. The Office will launch a web page in September 2022 listing information about his PTE applications and extensions. The listing originally included the patent application number, patent number, trade name identified in the PTE application, and a link to the electronically filed PTE document. The spreadsheet now also provides the Biologics License Application (BLA) and New Drug Application (NDA) application numbers for all his PTE applications filed after January 19, 2023. For more information, please refer to the Patent Examination Manual. Procedures, section 2750 onwards.
US Copyright Office Launches AI Initiative
On Thursday, March 16, USCO announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence mimic that will explore the new challenges posed by AI to copyright law and policy. The Secretariat also announced new registration guidelines that require copyright applicants to disclose the use of her AI-generated content when applying for registration. The new initiative and guidelines come as the use of AI has grown rapidly in recent months and high-profile AI-related copyright lawsuits have made several headlines. In the coming months, USCO plans public listening sessions with various creative, legal, and technology industry stakeholders.
USPTO Offers Relief to IP Applicants and Patent Owners Affected by Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
On Thursday, March 16, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that patent and trademark applicants, patentees, reexamination parties, and registrations affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February. Announced remedies and special measures for trademark owners. 6. This will waive petition fees for affected stakeholders and allow patent applicants to resume the response period, among other relief options. The USPTO has declared the effects of the earthquake an “extraordinary circumstance” allowing the USPTO to implement relief measures. A full breakdown of remedies can be found here.
District Court Invalidates Most Of Gamevice’s Patent Claims In Dispute With Nintendo
On Tuesday, March 14, a district court judge ruled that all but one of Gamevice’s asserted patent claims were invalid, as expected by Nintendo Switch. The claim included his three patents for Gamevice, a California-based gaming product maker. The only argument that the district court denied Nintendo’s summary judgment was that of U.S. Patent No. 9,808,713, which relates to the controller’s structural bridge. In other allegations, Nintendo has successfully argued that Gamevice had no prior knowledge of the technology before the Switch device hit the market.
CAFC Allows Apple to Challenge Improper Processing of USPTO Discretionary Non-Disclosure Practices
On Monday, March 13, the CAFC issued a precedent decision allowing Apple to file claims with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Apple, Cisco, Google, and Intel have appealed to the CAFC, and the USPTO Director’s instructions to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) regarding discretionary denial practices are: Apple Inc. vs. Fintiv, Inc. Created without proper notice and comment rulemaking. The CAFC affirmed the district court’s ruling on two challenges brought by Apple, Cisco, Intel, and Edwards Lifesciences, but Apple found that any denial order was improperly issued and revoked on that grounds. It called the appeal “close to pressing.” See here for a detailed description of the case.
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Bill introduced by the Senate Judiciary Committee to televise Supreme Court proceedings
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Whip Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and U.S. Sen. reintroduced a bipartisan bill requiring A court session, unless a majority of judges determines that televising the case violates due process. The bill’s resubmission will take place during National Sunshine Week, which celebrates open and transparent governance. “Allowing camera access to the Supreme Court is a victory for transparency and will help the American public build more trust and understanding of the judiciary,” Grassley said.
USPTO Updates Paper Grants to eGrants Transfer Form
On Thursday, March 16, the USPTO amended the Issuance Fee Submission Form (PTOL-85B) to reflect the switch to issuing electronic patent grants beginning April 18. Printed directly from the Patent Center at issue. The USPTO says the switch to eGrants will allow grants to be issued more quickly. The new modified form can be found here.
USCO Appoints Iauta Green as Deputy Director of Operations
On Wednesday, March 15, USCO announced the appointment of Iyauta Green as Deputy Director of Operations. In this role, Green supports USCO’s strategic planning, financial activities, and business processes. Green previously worked for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a Deputy Assistant Secretary.
Miami nightclub seeks to block Saudi LIV golf trademark
On Saturday, March 11, Miami’s LIV nightclub filed a notice of opposition to a trademark application by Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf. This notice was filed with the Trademark Trial Board (TTAB). The nightclub said in its notice that LIV Golf’s proposed trademarks are “very similar in sight, sound, meaning and overall commercial impression.” Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf is looking to compete with the PGA Tour.
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DOJ arrests Chinese billionaire and Bannon supporter Guo Wengui in $1 billion fraud case
On Wednesday, March 15, the Justice Department announced it had arrested Guo Wengui, a Chinese billionaire in self-imposed exile, for defrauding his online followers of more than $1 billion. Wengui went by various names and aliases, including Ho Wan Kwok and Miles Guo. The Chinese tycoon was a staunch critic of the Chinese Communist Party and a close ally of Trump supporters, including Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani.When Bannon was arrested for fraud in his 2020, he Long was on Wengui’s yacht on his island. Wengui fled China in 2014 during the country’s anti-corruption crackdown.
Treasury, Federal Reserve, FDIC Fully Protect Silicon Valley Bank Depositors
On Sunday, March 12, the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the FDIC released a joint statement urging depositors of the failed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) to remove not only the $250,000 FDIC limit, but their full deposits. announced to receive SVB was hit by a bank run after depositors (mostly startup founders) began trying to withdraw funds from banks based on volatile financial news swirling in the bank. Likewise, the statement ensured that depositors of the undersigned bank received full protection after the New York-based bank collapsed. In his remarks on Monday, President Biden tried to reassure the nation, saying, “Small businesses across the country that have accounts at these banks know they can pay their employees and pay their bills.” I can breathe a sigh of relief,” he said.
Quarterly results – The following companies, identified among the IPO’s top 300 patentees for 2022, will announce quarterly earnings next week (2022 ranking in parentheses):
- Monday: none
- Tuesday: Nike (111)
- Wednesday: none
- Thursday: Accenture (177)
- Friday: none
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