United States Patent and Trademark Office & business activity
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Pfizer wins pause on Moderna's COVID-19 patent lawsuit: Moderna's patent lawsuit claiming Pfizer and BioNTech copied its COVID-19 vaccine technology will be put ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/pfizer-wins-pause-modernas-covid-19-patent-lawsuit-2024-04-12/
David Chang and Momofuku will no longer enforce 'chili crunch' trademark: David Chang apologized amid criticism over Momofuku attempting to trademark the term ...
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/david-chang-momofuku-will-no-longer-enforce-chili-crunch-trademark-rcna147838
China’s world-leading patent applications being sped up, scrutinised to boost key industries
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3258849/chinas-world-leading-patent-applications-being-sped-scrutinised-boost-key-industries
Apple, Google again lose lawsuit challenging US patent-review policy: Apple , Google and other major tech companies have failed to convince a California federal ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/apple-google-again-lose-lawsuit-challenging-us-patent-review-policy-2024-04-01/
Momufuku responds to backlash in trademark war over chili crunch: Momofuku wants 'chili crunch.' Fly by Jing wanted 'Sichuan chili crisp.' Why they shouldn't ...
latimes.com/food/story/2024-04-08/chili-crunch-chili-crisp-trademark-war-momofuku-fly-by-jing
Women inventors make gains, but gender gaps in patents remain
Women are being named in more scientific patents, but most inventors are still men ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/women-inventors-gender-gap-stem-patents/
Sanders, House Dems Propose Guaranteed 'Paid Time Off for All': "Americans who put in an honest day's work deserve to take time off," said Rep ...
commondreams.org/news/paid-time-off-bill
Women inventors make gains, but gender gaps in patents remain
Women are being named in more scientific patents, but most inventors are still men ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/women-inventors-gender-gap-stem-patents/
How Silicon Valley patents are evolving in the era of AI: Use of AI systems like ChatGPT has highlighted existing ambiguity about what qualifies for a patent.
axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/04/03/silicon-valley-patents-ai-chatgpt
Car color showing too much dirt? Toyota is researching tech that may help you change it. www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2024/04/09/toyota-paint-changes-color/73135509007/
Women in AI: Kathi Vidal at the USPTO has been working on AI since the early 1990s | TechCrunch
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Apple Watch as a lifesaver: Rumors about new function: A patent provides clues to a possible new function for the Apple Watch. Can the Apple Watch soon save ...
connect.de/news/apple-watch-lebensretter-im-wasser-patent-3205094.html
This new Samsung electronic mask can help you breathe cleaner air: Samsung electronic mask has apparently been in the work for quite some time ...
mspoweruser.com/this-new-samsung-electronic-mask-can-help-you-breathe-cleaner-air/
Nissan Trademarks "Tetra" For Future Vehicles: Autoguide has discovered a new Nissan trademark, filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) ...
autoguide.com/auto/auto-news/nissan-trademarks-tetra-for-future-vehicles-44610250
Microsoft may want to “spy” on your working schedules, a recently published patent reveals
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-may-want-to-spy-on-your-working-schedules-a-recently-published-patent-reveals/
Angel Reese won't re-up case for Bayou Barbie trademark after being denied: Angel Reese's Bayou Barbie trademark bid was denied because of its closeness to the ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaw/2024/02/21/angel-reese-bayou-barbie-trademark-bid-denied-lsu/72687031007/
Ferrari Will Make Electric Supercars Sound Good Without Speakers: Ferrari is ensuring that even it's electric supercars will provide auditory feedback to ...
carbuzz.com/ferrari-electric-patent-axle-aerodynamic-noise/
Apple suing over patent office’s refusal to grant augmented reality software trademark
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4492134-apple-suing-over-patent-offices-refusal-to-grant-augmented-reality-software-trademark/
Only 'Natural Persons' Can Patent Things in the U.S., as Ruling Leaves AI Inventors Out in the Digital Cold
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Only real people can patent inventions — not AI — US government says: The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has said that to obtain a patent a real person ...
cnn.com/2024/02/14/tech/billions-in-ai-patents-get-new-regulations/
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Ford Develops Active Suspension With Hubless Wheels: Ford has developed what it calls a "centerless wheel," and it's straight out of a sci-fi film ...
carbuzz.com/ford-develops-active-suspension-wheels-with-no-hub/
Microsoft Patents Faster Platform for Typing With Your Eyes: If it ever becomes a real product, this technology could help people use their computers efficiently ...
extremetech.com/electronics/microsoft-patents-faster-platform-for-typing-with-your-eyes
Remember the MacBook Touch Bar? Future iPhones could get something similar: Apple is experimenting with a side-mounted iPhone display
techradar.com/phones/iphone/remember-the-macbook-touch-bar-future-iphones-could-get-something-similar
Superman vs. Spider-Man is back: DC and Marvel are reprinting coveted crossover comics
omaha.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/marvel-dc-crossover-comics/article_b4da5d77-4c5e-5aa3-aaff-eef5db22f861.html
Moto Guzzi Updates Stornello Trademark: Moto Guzzi has renewed its trademark on the Stornello name, raising the question of what bike will use it ...
cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/moto-guzzi-updates-stornello-trademark/
This Tiny Website Is Google’s First Line of Defense in the Patent Wars: TDCommons is a free space for inventors to lay claim to breakthroughs without having to ...
wired.com/story/google-tdcommons-dpub-patents-prior-art/
PayPal files patent for new method to detect stolen cookies: PayPal has filed a patent application for a novel method that can identify when ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/paypal-files-patent-for-new-method-to-detect-stolen-cookies/
Stellantis Two-Speed Gearbox Patent Could Make Jeep EVs Better Off Road: A new patent filing suggests Stellantis is looking into two-speed gearboxes to optimize ...
thedrive.com/news/stellantis-two-speed-gearbox-patent-could-make-jeep-evs-better-off-road
Subaru Files 12 Trademarks For Off-Road-Y Names: Subaru has filed a total of 12 trademark applications for various names with the United States Patent and ...
autoguide.com/auto/auto-news/subaru-files-12-trademarks-for-off-road-y-names-44609638
GPT is not a thing to trademark, the Feds tell OpenAI: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said the acronym “GPT” is merely a description conveys a feature of ...
qz.com/openai-gpt-trademark-denied-us-patent-office-ai-1851269149
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US Patent Office Denies OpenAI's 'GPT' Trademark Application: The term "GPT" stands for "generative pre-trained transformer ...
techtimes.com/articles/301746/20240217/us-patent-office-denies-openais-gpt-trademark-application.htm
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Inventions and innovations by Black Chicagoans: Black inventors have assembled an impressive list of pioneering designs and mechanisms — ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/15/vintage-chicago-tribune-inventions-and-innovations-by-black-chicagoans/
Nike Denied ‘Footware’ Trademark as It Seeks to Add More Tech Elements to Shoes: The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board halted Nike’s attempt to secure a U.S ...
footwearnews.com/business/legal-news/nike-denied-footware-trademark-details-1203591007/
Patent Office Clarifies AI Inventorship Rules for Patent Filings: Although AI systems and other entities lacking natural personhood cannot be credited as ...
techtimes.com/articles/301605/20240213/patent-office-clarifies-ai-inventorship-rules-patent-filings.htm
Artificial intelligence: fundamental decision on patent rights: In the USA, a fundamental decision has been made regarding patent rights involving AI ...
pcgameshardware.de/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz-Hardware-279517/News/KI-Grundsatzentscheidung-bei-Patentrechten-1440886/
This week, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published guidance on inventorship for AI-assisted inventions, clarifying that while AI systems can ... Show more trib.al/wq0ABpR
What is a Trademark? Is Your Business Ready for one?: What is a trademark? Learn its importance for your business and the steps to register one ...
smallbiztrends.com/2024/02/what-is-a-trademark-small-business.html
What Was Bella Hadid Doing at Ulta's Headquarters?: The model made an appearance at Ulta HQ in Chicago, leading fans to believe a beauty line is in the works ...
marieclaire.com/beauty/bella-hadid-ulta-headquarters-beauty-brand/
Tiger Woods Teases New Apparel Line On Social Media: The 15-time Major winner dropped yet another hint on his potential new apparel line, 'Sunday Red' ...
golfmonthly.com/news/tiger-woods-teases-new-apparel-line-on-social-media
Is Rivian planning a Tesla Powerwall-like home energy storage system?: Is Rivian planning its own home energy system like the Tesla Powerwall? The EV maker’s ...
electrek.co/2023/12/29/rivian-planning-tesla-powerwall-home-energy-system/
Quick Glance: Rivian Plans Affordable R2 Model
- Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe announces the R2 model as the counterpart to the Tesla Model 3.
- Rivian starts with more expensive flagship models, similar to Tesla.
- Rivian plans to expand into new markets, like Tesla.
- Rivian is adopting Tesla's idea with its own charging network.
Why is the US patent system working against US interests? : For decades, numerous U.S. administrations have taken steps to decelerate China’s technological ...
thehill.com/opinion/technology/4379360-why-is-the-us-patent-system-working-against-us-interests/
A fresh look for Tiger? Trademark filings hint at new clothing deal with TaylorMade
golf.com/news/tiger-trademark-filings-hint-new-clothing/
A fresh look for Tiger? Trademark filings hint at new clothing deal with TaylorMade
golf.com/news/tiger-trademark-filings-hint-new-clothing/
Flexible Side Skirts Coming To Mercedes-AMG Supercars: Mercedes-Benz is considering applying ground effect aerodynamic principles to future road cars ...
carbuzz.com/news/flexible-side-skirts-coming-to-mercedes-amg-supercars
Ford draws up an Ultium-like EV platform for any vehicle type, from trucks to small coupes
electrek.co/2024/01/08/ford-ultium-like-ev-platform-trucks-suvs-sedans/
Quick Glance: New EV Platform: Ford Embraces Flexibility
- Is Ford taking cues from GM?
- A new patent suggests a flexible EV platform for future Ford electric vehicles.
- Introduction of the 'T3 Project', Ford's next-gen pickup, in March.
- Ford is preparing to launch a three-row electric SUV.
Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories: Rivian has filed a patent for a full-size spare wheel mount designed to accommodate ...
thetruthaboutcars.com/cars/news-blog/rivian-files-patent-for-unique-spare-tire-design-with-accessories-44504386
How Mazda Will Make Its Luscious Soul Red Crystal Metallic Paint Even Better: We've already rounded up some of the best tech we discovered this year ...
carbuzz.com/news/how-mazda-will-make-its-luscious-soul-red-crystal-metallic-paint-even-better
F-150 Lightning Frunk Designed For Mobile Cinema: Ford wants to make the front trunk (frunk) of the F-150 Lightning even more practical by adding some shade,...
carbuzz.com/news/f-150-lightning-frunk-designed-for-mobile-cinema
Lexus RZ To Get High-Performance RZ550e Variant: Lexus has filed several trademark applications related to its electric SUV, the RZ, pointing to at least th...
carbuzz.com/news/lexus-rz-to-get-high-performance-rz550e-variant
Supreme Court Justice Bails on Case Right After It Starts: Justice Samuel Alito seemingly bailed on his vote in the case over a California lawyer's effort to ...
newsweek.com/supreme-court-justice-bails-case-involving-trump-phrase-1840036
Rivian Creates Mobile Movie Projector For R1T Gear Tunnel: CarBuzz has discovered yet another developing technology at the United States Patent and Trademark ...
carbuzz.com/news/rivian-creates-mobile-movie-projector-for-r1t-gear-tunnel
Zynga wins jury trial in IGT patent lawsuit over mobile gaming technology: Zynga convinced a jury in Austin, Texas on Friday to find that its slot-machine games ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/zynga-wins-jury-trial-igt-patent-lawsuit-over-mobile-gaming-technology-2023-10-20/
Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?: Recent patent filings suggest that Ferrari is aiming to make in-wheel motors work for electric ...
greencarreports.com/news/1141505_could-ferrari-be-readying-in-wheel-motors-for-performance-evs
Ford's Inflatable Bumper Fixes The Big Problem With Trucks And SUVs: Ford is working on an innovative new inflatable bumper for trucks and SUVs that aims to ...
carbuzz.com/news/fords-inflatable-bumper-fixes-the-big-problem-with-trucks-and-suvs
Ford's Anti-Eavesdropping Tech Is Straight Out Of A Spy Movie: Ford has filed a patent for a new motor vehicle workspace with enhanced privacy ...
carbuzz.com/news/fords-anti-eavesdropping-tech-is-straight-out-of-a-spy-movie
Pfizer resolves Promosome patent lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine: Pfizer (PFE.N), BioNTech (22UAy.DE) and biotech firm Promosome told a federal judge in San Diego ...
reuters.com/legal/pfizer-resolves-promosome-patent-lawsuit-over-covid-19-vaccine-2023-10-05/
Genesis Creating Folding Steering Wheel For Maximum Driver Comfort: Hyundai has filed a patent for a foldable steering wheel, which will most likely debut in a ...
carbuzz.com/news/genesis-creating-folding-steering-wheel-for-maximum-driver-comfort
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Copyright Lawsuit Is Her Latest Holiday-Related Legal Battle
forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/11/02/mariah-careys-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-copyright-lawsuit-is-her-latest-holiday-related-legal-battle/
Quick Glance: Legal Battle Reignites Over Mariah Carey's Monster Holiday Hit
- Country musician Andy Stone has refiled his $20 million copyright infringement lawsuit, alleging that Carey's holiday hit shares the same title, lyrics, and composition as his 1989 song.
US Patent Office won't review two Novo Nordisk patents for Wegovy, Ozempic: A U.S. Patent Office tribunal on Monday rejected challenges to two key patents owned ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-patent-office-wont-review-two-novo-nordisk-patents-wegovy-ozempic-2023-10-02/
Electric Ferraris Will Use In-Wheel Hub Motors For Individual Wheel Control: CarBuzz has discovered a new patent filing at the United States Patent and Trademark ...
carbuzz.com/news/electric-ferraris-to-use-motors-mounted-inside-each-wheel
GTA 6 is apparently going to be a realism revolution: New hints about the development of GTA 6 suggest that the game could be a real realism revolution!
pcgames.de/GTA-6-Spiel-55239/News/Realismus-Revolution-Patent-1432626/
Five Student Teams’ Innovations Win 2023 Collegiate Inventors Competition: Finalist teams, consisting of 22 students from eight colleges and universities ...
automation.com/en-us/articles/october-2023/five-student-teams-innovations-2023-inventors
US Trademark Office still wants to keep faxes, but is willing to try this cloud thing
theregister.com/2023/09/25/trademark_office_faxes/
Ferrari Develops Fart-Cancelling Seats To Save Your Blushes: Ferrari is taking noise insulation to a new level with its patented anti-fart technology ...
carbuzz.com/news/ferrari-develops-fart-cancelling-seats-to-save-your-blushes
Huawei patents mobile phone microscope camera that can detect bacteria: Huawei has obtained a smartphone microscope-camera technology patent ...
technode.com/2023/10/09/huawei-patents-mobile-phone-microscope-camera-that-can-detect-bacteria/
Ford Wants to Offer a Bolt-On Third Axle for the F-150: A recent Ford patent filing shows off a potential bolt-on third axle, which could increase the ...
thedrive.com/news/ford-wants-to-offer-a-bolt-on-third-axle-for-the-f-150
Meghan Markle ‘officially abandons Archetypes podcast’ after Spotify deal collapses
standard.co.uk/news/world/meghan-markle-abandons-archetypes-podcast-spotify-b1108979.html
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle ends Archetypes podcast following Spotify deal collapse
- Meghan Markle officially discontinues her Archetypes podcast after the £15.5 million deal with Spotify failed.
- The Sussexes withdraw their trademark application for the podcast name, indicating it will not continue.
- The application was submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in March last year and was rejected.
- Archetypes had already been registered by US-based firm Miracle IP Holdings in May 2019.
USAA wins another remote-deposit patent victory, this time over Truist: Truist Bank has agreed to pay licensing fees to USAA for the use of mobile-check-deposit ...
americanbanker.com/news/usaa-wins-another-remote-deposit-patent-victory-this-time-over-truist
Paid articlePaid US court upholds rulings for Apple in Masimo smartwatch patent fight: Apple (AAPL.O) convinced a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday to uphold U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-court-upholds-rulings-apple-masimo-smartwatch-patent-fight-2023-09-12/
Apple's smart ring may let you control your iPhone and desktop with a few touches
techradar.com/computing/apples-smart-ring-may-let-you-control-your-iphone-and-desktop-with-a-few-touches
Meati Foods' plant-based product receives US patent: US-based animal-free meat company Meati Foods has received a US patent for its MushroomRoot food ...
newfoodmagazine.com/news/195402/meati-foods-plant-based-product-receives-us-patent/
Pfizer, BioNTech challenge Moderna COVID-19 vaccine patents at US Patent Office: Pfizer (PFE.N) and BioNTech (22UAy.DE) asked a U.S. government tribunal on ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/pfizer-biontech-challenge-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-patents-us-patent-office-2023-08-28/
Quick Glance: Pfizer and BioNTech Challenge Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Patents
- Moderna has sued Pfizer and BioNTech in a high-stakes patent case
- Pfizer and BioNTech claim the inventions were 'known long before'
Ferrari Drivers At The Track Will Soon Race Friends Gaming At Home: Ferrari has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a ...
carbuzz.com/news/ferrari-drivers-at-the-track-will-soon-race-friends-gaming-at-home
ProFrac unit defeats Halliburton patent lawsuit over electric fracking tech at trial
reuters.com/legal/profrac-unit-defeats-halliburton-patent-lawsuit-over-electric-fracking-tech-2023-08-25/
New GM Cars Will Automatically Detect Wheel Alignment Issues: General Motors has filed a patent application for an automatic wheel alignment detection system for ...
carbuzz.com/news/new-gm-cars-will-automatically-detect-wheel-alignment-issues
Coinbase CEO stands up for DeFi, Polygon says $1B ZK-rollup paying off: Finance Redefined
cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ceo-stands-up-for-defi-polygon-says-1b-zk-rollup-paying-off-finance-redefined
Ford's New Roof With Integrated Lighting Has Plenty Of Potential: Ford has filed a patent for a new light assembly that slots vertically underneath the roof ...
carbuzz.com/news/fords-ambient-surround-roof-lighting-wants-to-chase-darkness-away
Ferrari Daytona SP3 Has A Canvas Roof You Didn't Know About: In November 2021, Ferrari revealed the stunning Daytona SP3 hypercar, a limited edition with plenty ...
carbuzz.com/news/ferrari-daytona-sp3-has-a-canvas-roof-you-didnt-know-about
Nike notches win in fight to register US 'SNKRS' trademarks: Nike (NKE.N) convinced a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office tribunal to revive the shoe giant's bid ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/nike-notches-win-fight-register-us-snkrs-trademarks-2023-07-31/
The UFC, NBA, and NFL ask the government for "instantaneous" DMCA takedowns of illegal streams
techspot.com/news/99961-ufc-nba-nfl-ask-government-instantaneous-dmca-takedowns.html
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