Patent Newz Box – Sep 13,2017
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IPOS: New practice of examiner-initiated informal communications with applicants
LEXOLOGY | Aug 24, 2017
In current practice, communications between examiners and applicants are carried out formally via written opinions and responses. The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) will be implementing a new practice of examiner-initiated informal communications. Under this, examiners may informally communicate with patent applicants by, for example, email, telephone and/or face-to-face interviews. Effective from 15 September 2017 this practice will be applicable to all Singapore patent applications.
Global increase in Legal technology patents to 484% in last 5 years
ABA | Aug 18, 2017
There has been a 484 percent increase in legal technology patents. “Technological innovation across the financial and professional services industries has grown rapidly over the last few years,” says Charlotte Rushton, managing director of Thomson Reuters. She added saying “Law firms expanding into sectors such as management consultancy are being exposed to new practices and implementing technology changes as a result”.
Ford patents removable steering wheel and pedals
BEHIND THE WHEEL | Aug 21, 2017
Ford has revealed the next step towards its fully autonomous cars through a patent application which describes removable steering wheel and pedals. Automotive News reports the U.S. patent application describes a dashboard assembly with a “receiving niche” that can receive the removable steering wheel or a removable “filler module” for when the wheel is not in use.
Amazon 1-Click Patent About to Expire
THE NATIONAL LAW REVIEW | Aug 21, 2017
Amazon’s 1-Click is responsible for making the firm a decent amount of money over the years. Certainly, it’s produced enough revenue for Amazon to defend its exclusivity of it in the courts, at great cost. The patent on this technology expires in 2017, and it’s likely we’ll see a lot of online stores adopting similar.
Ericsson Sues Wiko for Infringement of Patents
BUSINESS INSIDER | Aug 17, 2017
Swedish mobile infrastructure firm Ericsson has sued French-Chinese smartphone maker Wiko for infringement on patents essential for 2G, 3G and 4G cellular technology, as well as the implementation of these patents for six years without any license or compensation.
Prevnar 13, pneumonia vaccine from Pfizer wins Indian patent
IIFL | Aug 25, 2017
Pfizer Inc., an American pharmaceutical corporation got a patent for pneumonia vaccine in India. The patent will allow Pfizer to exclusively sell its pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) designed to protect against 13 types of bacteria and prevent other companies from producing the same vaccine till 2026.
A major loophole allowing patent term extensions for certain Swiss-style claims closed in Australia
JDSUPRA | Aug 25, 2017
The Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal opened the door for patent term extensions based on a Swiss-form claim which enlarged the scope of applications of patent term extensions considerably. Recently, the Full Federal Court has reversed that decision. Patent term extensions continue to be available for product claims and claims to processes of preparing a product that uses recombinant DNA technology. However, other method and Swiss-form claims cannot support a patent term extension. Purpose-limited product claims are yet to be considered in this context.
Samsung’s new smartphone may reveal if you are drunk!
it | Aug 20, 2017
Samsung has planned to launch Galaxy Note 8 before the end of the year, featuring the world’s first stylus, capable of bending within its housing to act as both a microphone and a breathalyzer as it will have a built-in gas sensor able to accurately determine the user’s blood alcohol levels.
