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government-and-ethics14 days ago•1 min saved

USPTO Director Squires Postpones Controversial Anniversary Gala Amid Ethics Scrutiny

USPTO Director John Squires postponed a one-year anniversary celebration scheduled for September 29, citing scheduling conflicts. The event, which included a private film screening and remarks by Squires, has drawn criticism for potential ethical violations, including the use of a personal Gmail address for official communications and funding by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, an entity with business before the agency. Squires has not clarified whether the event is official or personal, nor who is paying for it, prompting calls for transparency and potential Freedom of Information Act requests.

via IPWatchdog.com|

#ethics #foia #government-and-ethics

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Nintendo’s Palworld Patent Bid Narrowed to Obsolete Versions, Likely Tiny Damages

As an October 1 evidentiary hearing looms, Nintendo’s patent suit against Pocketpair over Palworld has been narrowed to older Palworld versions, with virtually no path to winning against current or upcoming releases; even if Nintendo were successful on the old-version claims, damages would max at about 5 million JPY (~$30,000), a fraction of litigation costs. The development signals limited impact on Palworld 1.0’s launch and highlights the broader challenge of securing game-rule patents in key jurisdictions, potentially dampening future patent-enforcement efforts in the industry.

via games fray|

#court-case #nintendo #palworld

law5 months ago•2 min saved

Court weighs skinny labeling as a path for generic drug competition

The Supreme Court signaled skinny labeling—allowing generics to enter the market for a specific use to avoid patent suits—may survive, potentially preserving a long-standing route to competition under Hatch-Waxman.

via statnews.com|

#generic-drugs #hatch-waxman-act #law

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Computer scientist's lawsuit over AI-generated inventions rejected by US Supreme Court.

The US Supreme Court has rejected computer scientist Stephen Thaler's appeal against the US Patent and Trademark Office's refusal to issue patents for inventions created by his AI system. Thaler's DABUS system created unique prototypes for a beverage holder and emergency light beacon, but the patent office and a federal judge rejected his patent applications on the grounds that DABUS is not a person. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld those decisions last year, stating that US patent law requires inventors to be human beings.

via Reuters|

#ai-generated-inventions #dabus-system #patent-law

science-and-technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Amgen's Attempt to Control Nature Under Scrutiny.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Amgen v. Sanofi, a case that could have immense consequences for scientific innovation. If the overbroad patents at issue are upheld, it could allow early inventors to monopolize entire fields of future scientific endeavor, creating barriers to innovation and depriving doctors and patients of medical treatments. A balanced patent system that rewards new inventions while leaving undiscovered territory open for exploration is crucial for scientific progress.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#amgen-v-sanofi #patent-law #pharmaceutical-industry