Alternative Options under Federal Rule 4(f)(3) could Simplify the Patent Litigation Process, says CAFC
shot by IP News Shots / 5:30 pm on 12 October, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) stated that alternative options under Federal Rule 4(f)(3) could simplify the patent litigation process. Generally, adherence to The Hague Convention on Service is required for serving a district court complaint for patent infringement on a foreign defendant. The latest decision by CAFC advocates alternative choices under Federal Rule 4(f)(3) which could remarkably make the process easier for plaintiffs. The decision will make the process harder for the overseas defendants to evade service and delay participation in patent litigation in the U.S.
Industry: Others | News Category: Regulatory Announcements | Type of IP: Patent
Read more at The National Law Review
USPTO Announces a Program for Reviewing High Priority Patent Applications
shot by IP News Shots / 5:47 pm on 24 September, 2021
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that it will increase the number of patent applications for a priority patent program (Track One) to 15,000 per year. The Track One program permits inventors and companies to seek their patent applications to be addressed within a year. With a fee of USD 4000 with the applications can speed up the decision to 8 months in contrast to a normal petition that requires two years.
Industry: Others | News Category: Regulatory Announcements | Type of IP: Patent
Read more at Law360
Vermont Senator Announces a Bill for Abolishing PTAB’s Power to Reject AIA Petitions
shot by IP News Shots / 6:28 pm on 23 September, 2021
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s head has announced a bill abolishing the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB’s) debated power to reject America Invents Act (AIA) petitions. The bill will allow government agencies to file challenges.
Industry: Others | News Category: Regulatory Announcements | Type of IP: Patent
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WHO Committee’s Views on Distribution of Genome Editing Patents
shot by IP News Shots / 6:28 pm on 15 July, 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) committee has urged genome editing patents holders to strive to maintain equitable distribution of the technology across the world. The committee went on to say that a group should be put together with a representative from among the various stakeholders to work on the ethical licensing of the relevant patents.
Industry: Biotechnology | News Category: Regulatory Announcements
Read more at Law360
USPTO’s Fast-Track Examiner Appeal Program Gets Extension
shot by IP News Shots / 6:58 pm on 05 July, 2021
The US Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) fast-track patent examiner appeal program has been extended. The patent office extended the program that was set to end last week, for another year. As per the fast-track program, examiner appeals decisions are targeted to be closed within six months, as opposed to one year through the regular process.
Industry: Others | News Category: Regulatory Announcements
Read more at Bloomberg Law
UK IPO Vows to Provide SMEs with COVID-19 Support
shot by IP News Shots / 6:25 pm on 27 May, 2021
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has vowed to support its SMEs financially in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is one of the targets of the office for the year 2021-22.
Read More at: https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/uk-ipo-pledges-covid-support-for-smes-147096.htm
Industry: Others | News Category: Regulatory Announcements