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This week in Other Barks & Bites: Six former IP leaders have sent their comments to the European Commission, expressing concern over a “clear shift” in EU policy related to standard essential patents (SEPs). Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Holds Hearing on Competitive Threats to U.S. Innovation. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to discretionary body practices. Amazon plans to release anti-counterfeiting data exchange.
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Former head of US agency says EU Commission’s draft SEP regulation will disrupt SEP ecosystem
Six former leaders of IP policy in the Trump and Obama administrations sent a letter to the European Commission on Friday April 21 asking them to reconsider the draft proposals on standard essential patents published at the end of March. . Christine A. Varney, former Assistant Attorney General for DOJ Antitrust under President Barack Obama. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Affairs at the Department of Justice under President Donald J. Trump. David J. Kappos, his USPTO Director under President Obama. Andrei Iancu, his USPTO Director under President Trump. Walter G. Copan, Ph.D., Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, his Director of NIST under President Trump. Noah Joshua Phillips, former commissioner of the FTC under President Trump, also all signed the letter. It would unnecessarily insert (EUIPO) (a body that currently has no meaningful experience with patents) into one of the most complex areas of patent policy and create delays.” In enforcing valid patent rights and uncertain royalty guidance that adversely affects the value of intellectual property rights and, in turn, innovation in Europe. The Draft Regulations are expected to be formally published on World IP Day on 26 April.
Amazon Announces Anti-Counterfeit Information Exchange
On Thursday, April 20th, Amazon announced the Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange (ACX). This is a joint exchange of information aimed at making it more difficult for counterfeiters to move to another retail platform. Stores and retailers can participate in this program to share information and data about known counterfeiters. Amazon uses his ACX internally to identify counterfeiters trying to create new accounts. “This is the beginning of a greater battle against counterfeiters and criminal gangs, and it will require much more participation from all industries and sectors to reach its full potential,” said the Coordinating Center.
USPTO Seeks Public Comment on Potential PTAB Reform
On Thursday, April 20, the USPTO will issue advance notice of proposed rulemaking for public comment on proposed changes to discretionary body practices in American Invents Act (AIA) proceedings, wording restrictions on petitions, and settlement practices. announced (PTAB). Prior notice allows the public to comment on the USPTO’s proposals and other proposals from the public. “Our goals are aligned with the USPTO’s mission to promote and protect innovation and investment, as well as a cheaper alternative to district court litigation for resolving certain patentability issues while protecting against patent owners. “Our goal is to ensure that our practices are consistent with Congress’ intent behind the AIA to provide for harassment,” said USPTO Administrator Kathi Vidal. Read the full text of the advance notice here.
CAFC confirms ITC import ban in patent dispute over fiber optic equipment
On Thursday, April 20, the CAFC confirmed the import ban imposed on FS.com Inc. by the International Trade Commission (ITC). In a precedent decision, the Court of Appeals agreed with the ITC’s decision, which was “supported by substantial evidence.”
Senate holds hearings on threats to US innovation
On Tuesday, April 18, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing titled “Foreign Competitive Threats to America’s Innovation and Economic Leadership.” The hearings focused primarily on the risks China poses to U.S. innovation. US Senate Majority Whip and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL) questioned expert witnesses, INFORM Consumer Lawa bipartisan law to combat counterfeiting in e-commerce, passed in December 2022.
Mercedes files trademark lawsuit against Lenovo
On Tuesday, April 18, Mercedes-Benz filed a trademark lawsuit against Lenovo, alleging that the electronics company’s logo on its gaming computer bears a confusing resemblance to Mercedes’ logo. and the gaming computer is now available in the United States. In the lawsuit, Mercedes said it had raised concerns about similarities and potential trademark infringement to Lenovo in 2021. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
CAFC Overturns $20M Patent Verdict, Gives Google Victory
On Tuesday, April 18, the CAFC reversed a district court ruling that Google infringed three patents of inventors Alfonso Cioffi and Allen Rozman. The CAFC ruled that the Texas District Court erred in holding that his four claims spanning his three patents were not invalid. Google successfully argued that the claims were invalid because they included claims in the reissue that were not disclosed in the original patent.
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Report Finds Thousands of Patents Filed to Fight COVID
On Wednesday, April 19, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released a report stating that the leaders in patent filings related to COVID-19 are China, the United States, South Korea, Germany and the United Kingdom. WIPO found that between January 2020 and September 2022, his 7,758 patent applications related to COVID-19 were filed. More than half of the applications were for treatments aimed at people already infected with the virus.
CAFC Upholds Netflix Patent Victory
On Tuesday, April 18, the CAFC confirmed the PTAB’s determination that claims in the DivX patent relating to digital video technology are not patentable. The CAFC agreed with his PTAB claim construction that gave streaming giant Netflix a win. Last month, an appeals court reversed his PTAB judgment between his two companies that invalidated another of his DivX patents.
George Washington School of Law Wins 2023 National Patent Filing Competition
On Monday, April 17, the USPTO announced that the George Washington School of Law was the winner of the 2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition. On April 14, he held the final round of the National Patent Application Drafting Competition (NPADC) at USPTO Headquarters. The competition spanned several months, and 55 teams improved their skills in drafting, modifying, and examining patent applications.
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Buzzfeed News Shuts Down, Company Lays Off 180 Staff
On Thursday, April 20, Buzzfeed Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti announced: company-wide memo The company has announced that it will shut down news brand Buzzfeed News. News In addition to closing his brand, Peretti said the company would lay off 15% of his workforce in various departments. Buzzfeed News has looked volatile in recent months, as in December 2022 he laid off his 12% of Buzzfeed News employees.
Over 5,000 Southwest flights delayed due to technical glitches
On Tuesday, April 18, more than 5,000 Southwest Airlines flights were delayed due to what the company called “data connection issues due to firewall failures.” The passenger airline carries his second-most passengers in the country, after the cancellation of his 16,700 flights by Southwest Airlines disrupted many customers’ Christmas 2022 travel plans. , has been thoroughly investigated. The Department of Transportation has an ongoing investigation into the company.
Quarterly results – The following companies, identified among the top 300 patentees of 2022 for IPO, will release quarterly earnings next week (2022 rank in brackets):
- Monday: none
- Tuesday: Raytheon (9), Alphabet (15), Microsoft (18), General Electric (28), Halliburton (44), Texas Instruments (48), General Motors (57), Verizon (61), 3M Company (85), Visa(141)
- Wednesday: Boeing (36), Meta (42), Boston Scientific (88), Thermo Fisher (190)
- Thursday: Intel (12), Amazon (16), Honeywell International (56), Caterpillar (90), Comcast (104), Mastercard (144), Sanofi (210), Merck Group (238), Bristol Myers Squibb (252)
- Friday: Sony (11th), Exxon Mobil (156th)
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