Inventor News Recap: September 16, 2024 We read the news, so you don’t have to! Here are the most important headlines inventors should know from the past few days: 1. 🌿 Indigenous Colombian Coca Company Challenges Coca-Cola In a bold legal move, Coca Nasa, an Indigenous Colombian business, is asking the government to revoke Coca-Cola’s century-old trademark on the word “coca.” The company claims that Coca-Cola’s use of the name violates Indigenous rights and cultural heritage. The case highlights the ongoing struggle between global corporate giants and Indigenous groups trying to protect cultural symbols and resources. If successful, Coca Nasa could potentially shake up Coca-Cola’s global branding. 🔗 Read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/15/coca-nasa-cola-columbia-indigenous/ 2. 🐦 Flappy Bird Makes an Unlikely Comeback Remember the viral mobile game Flappy Bird? It’s making a return, but without its original creator. A group called The Flappy Bird Foundation acquired the trademark and is relaunching the game, sparking debate about the ethics of its revival. The return of Flappy Bird has reignited questions about ownership, intellectual property rights, and the role of nostalgia in gaming. Fans are divided on whether this new version will capture the magic of the original. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/flappy-bird-makes-an-unlikely-comeback-after-its-creator-apparently-let-the-trademark-lapse-and-the-vultures-swept-right-in/ 3. 🤖 Google Sued for Trademark Infringement Over ‘Gemini’ AI System Google faces a new lawsuit from Gemini Data, a small AI company that claims Google’s use of the "Gemini" name for its AI system is a trademark infringement. The case could have major implications for AI and intellectual property rights. With both companies involved in cutting-edge AI developments, this legal battle will be closely watched for its impact on how AI technologies are branded and protected. It could also influence future trademark disputes in the tech industry. 🔗 More details: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/google-sued-trademark-infringement-over-gemini-ai-system-2024-09-12/ 4. 💻 The Role of Functional Language in AI Patent Claims As AI technology expands, patenting AI inventions becomes more complex. This article dives into how AI patent claims are impacted by functional language and the challenges inventors face in securing their rights. Functional language can create ambiguity in AI-related patents, often requiring inventors to provide clear and specific descriptions of how the technology operates. This trend is shaping the future of AI patents and could impact innovation strategies moving forward. 🔗 Read the full article: https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/15/role-functional-language-ai-patent-claims/id=181213/ 5. 💰 Nvidia Faces Billion-Dollar Patent Lawsuit Over AI Blackwell Chips A Texas tech firm, Xockets, is suing Nvidia for patent infringement, claiming that the AI acceleration technology used in Nvidia’s new Blackwell chips was "stolen." The lawsuit could potentially block Nvidia’s AI chip launch. With Nvidia commanding 90% of the AI accelerator chip market, a successful lawsuit could significantly disrupt the industry and delay key advancements in AI technology. Billions of dollars are at stake as the legal battle unfolds. 🔗 Find out more: https://fortune.com/2024/09/13/nvidia-blackwell-chip-ai-patent-xockets/ 6. 🏛️ Chamber of Commerce Urges USPTO to Avoid FDA Collaboration The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is cautioning the USPTO against deepening its coordination with the FDA on patent reviews, arguing that such collaboration could slow down innovation and lead to unnecessary red tape. Critics argue that involving the FDA too much in patent decisions could complicate the process for inventors, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The debate emphasizes the balance between regulation and innovation in intellectual property management. 🔗 Read the full story: https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/16/chambers-gipc-tells-uspto-pivot-coordination-plans-fda/id=181236/ Stay informed and ahead of the game! #InventorNews #Innovation #PatentProtection #CocaColaChallenge #AI #FlappyBird #Nvidia

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