It is well known that in the U.S., abstract ideas, laws of nature, natural phenomena, and products of nature are all excluded from patenting under 35 U.S.C. § 101. This article briefly outlines ...
A Full Federal Court ruling on the patent-eligibility of computer-implemented inventions in Australia could pave the way for more filings After years of uncertainty, practitioners have welcomed a ...
The USPTO has prepared soon to be published supplemental guidance for design patent examination for computer-generated electronic images. This guidance relates to determining whether a design patent ...
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Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs) or patent trolls maintain their dominance in patent disputes, particularly within high-tech sectors, with approximately 51% of patent cases being filed by NPEs in the ...
Martin Meng and Howard Hao partners at Chang Tsi & Partners, discuss the patentability of computer-implemented inventions in China and tips when drafting and prosecuting such patents Martin Meng: A ...
“Last year, unitary protection… was requested for about 28,000 patents granted by the EPO, representing slightly more than 25% of all EU patents issued in 2024.” On Tuesday, the European Patent Office ...
Canada’s Patent Office has revised its patent examination guidelines for computer-related subject matter to reflect the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision in Canada (Attorney General) v Amazon.com, ...
Computer technology accounted for more patent applications in recent years than any other industry sector tracked by the World Intellectual Property Organization, although the number of digital ...