Today is Monday, October 7th - Here’s the inventor news: 1. USPTO Terminates Patent Application Proceedings for Fraudulent Use of Signature The USPTO has terminated around 3,100 patent applications due to fraudulent signatures, highlighting a significant breach of integrity in the patent application process. This case serves as a stark reminder to inventors and practitioners to safeguard their credentials and underscores the importance of vigilance when working with representatives. Read the full article here: https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-terminates-patent-application-proceedings-fraudulent-use-signature 2. Nike Accused of ‘Killing’ Small Company It Stole Trademark Technology From Nike is embroiled in a legal battle with small company Lontex, which claims that Nike willfully infringed its “Cool Compression” trademark. Despite losing a court case, Nike continues its fight, with allegations that it is using its vast resources to burden Lontex with overwhelming legal costs in an attempt to destroy the smaller company. Read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2024/10/07/nike-tries-to-kill-small-company-it-stole-trademark-technology-from-judge-asserts/ 3. The Latest on the WordPress Fight Over Trademarks and Open Source A public dispute between WordPress cofounder Matt Mullenweg and hosting provider WP Engine has ignited a legal battle over trademark use. What began as a critique of WP Engine's contribution to the WordPress ecosystem has escalated into lawsuits, raising important questions about the future of open-source software and its monetization. Read the full article here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/4/24262410/wordpress-fight-trademarks-open-source-mullenweg 4. Tractor-Based Frankenstein Motorcycle Brought to Life Inventor Kenny Paton has built a one-of-a-kind motorcycle using tractor parts, a giant front wheel, and a steering wheel in place of handlebars. Known as the "Penny Farming," this quirky creation combines vintage inspiration with modern DIY ingenuity, and Paton’s plans to test it soon are sure to turn heads. Read the full article here: https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/tractor-motorcycle 5. Protecting Pharmaceutical Innovation in Brazil Despite Lack of Patent Linkage System Brazil's approach to generic drug approval, which favors rapid market entry over patent protection, has left innovators searching for ways to defend their intellectual property. With no Hatch-Waxman-style system in place, pharmaceutical companies are turning to alternative legal strategies to extend market exclusivity and protect their innovations. Read the full article here: https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/10/07/protecting-pharmaceutical-innovation-brazil-despite-lack-patent-linkage-system/id=181622/ 6. WIPO Issues Patent Landscape Report on Generative Artificial Intelligence The global boom in Generative AI has led to a surge in patent filings, with over 14,000 GenAI-related patent families registered in 2023. As the technology continues to evolve, corporations and research institutions are racing to claim intellectual property rights in areas ranging from natural language processing to image generation. Read the full article here: https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/patent/1526956/wipo-issues-a-patent-landscape-report-on-generative-artificial-intelligence-genai Stay updated with more inventor news next week! #InventorNews #IntellectualProperty #USPTO #PatentProtection #TrademarkDispute #Innovation #NikeVsLontex #WordPress #OpenSource #GenerativeAI #PharmaceuticalInnovation #DIYEngineering #Inventors #TechNews #LegalUpdates #Entrepreneurship

Posted by InventorNews at 2024-10-07 14:30:31 UTC