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The language used in a patent claim can be a major factor in determining whether that claim survives a challenge. A recent case in which patent claim language was amended during prosecution illustrates the power of words. Panitch Schwarze attorney Liliana Di Nola-Baron, Ph.D. recently authored an article in Law360 examining the implications. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAbQpD_t #Patents #PatentProsecution #PatentLaw

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integral to innovation in many industries, the patent eligibility of machine learning inventions remains uncertain. However, recent IP law developments have shed some light on this issue, addressing whether training an AI model is enough to constitute a patentable product. Panitch Schwarze attorney Sean Douglass recently authored an article in The Legal Intelligencer examining the criteria used to establish patentability in these cases. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_KikPCi #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #Patents #IPLaw

Panitch Schwarze attorney Liliana Di Nola-Baron, Ph.D. recently discussed her experience in patent prosecution across the life sciences, biotech, and chemical fields during a presentation for The Lex Fellowship, a global academic program for high-achieving undergraduate students interested in pursuing legal careers. #PatentProsecution #LifeSciences #IPLaw

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On August 4th, Panitch Schwarze attorney Liliana Di Nola-Baron, Ph.D. will discuss her experience in patent prosecution across the life sciences, biotech, and chemical fields during a presentation for The Lex Fellowship, a global academic program for high-achieving undergraduate students interested in pursuing legal careers. She will provide an overview of an IP law case as well as her work with artificial intelligence, exploring the intersection of science, technology, and the law. #PatentProsecution #LifeSciences #IPLaw https://lnkd.in/eKiwEqZa

🌱 Ready for CIOPORA Academy Workshop Madrid? Have you already checked out the agenda for this year's CIOPORA Academy Workshop? As in previous years, we’ll gather in Madrid just before Fruit Attraction to explore the latest in innovation and the protection of new plant varieties. 📍 Join us on September 29 at NH Madrid Ventas for a full day of insights and networking with industry leaders. 👉 https://lnkd.in/evfjXycp 🎤 Five expert speakers will dive into critical topics for the horticultural sector: ✅ Emma Brown, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited: This session explores New Zealand’s updated plant variety rights and importation systems, highlighting breeder protections, Māori engagement, and biosecurity. Key changes in the 2022 Act and practical insights on plant importation will offer a comprehensive view of how New Zealand supports innovation while safeguarding its ecosystem and indigenous values. ✅ Peter Button, PJ Button Consultancy: This session will explain the value for cultivation and use (VCU) and the proposed value for sustainable cultivation and use (VSCU) testing, a new EU requirement extending to fruit crops. It explores how variety registration may evolve under the 2023 EU proposal, shifting toward sustainability criteria and raising questions about its impact on fruit production. ✅ Antoinette Monjauze, STAR FRUITS: Antoinette is an agronomist and a former HEC Paris Business School and she spent most of her career in the Fresh Fruit industry, but has also worked as a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Consultant. With her team, she oversees global breeder partnerships, variety evaluation, and experimentation. She manages IP protection (PBR and trademarks) and variety licensing, including royalties. ✅ Thomas Leidereiter. Green Rights: This session offers a practical guide to the EU’s upcoming rules on green marketing. Learn which environmental claims will be banned or require proof, how courts are already enforcing them, and how plant businesses can adapt their messaging to stay compliant, avoid risks, and build consumer trust. ✅ Travis Bliss, Ph.D., Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP: This session explores how plant IP owners can fight the growing threat of online infringement and illegal imports. Learn which IP rights are most effective, how to strengthen enforcement cases, and what legal actions can be taken through courts, the USDA, and local authorities to protect your varieties. 💡 Let’s learn, share, and connect! #CIOPORA #PlantVarieties #Innovation #IPProtection #Horticulture #MadridWorkshop #FruitAttraction

lululemon complaint could set trade dress example: counsel https://lnkd.in/ezZ42AyF Attorneys predict how Lululemon’s trade dress and design patent suit against Costco could play out Insight from Steven Lustig (Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP), Anna Naydonov (White & Case LLP) and Milton Springut (Herrick, Feinstein LLP) #lululemon #tradedress #design #patent #ipstrategy

Denmark has taken a stand against the widespread popularity and growing concerns associated with deepfake technology – technology relying on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate images, videos, and audio recordings which, although technically fake, appear convincingly realistic.  In our latest blog, Panitch Schwarze attorney Julianna Hunt explores Denmark’s approach of amending its copyright laws and the global impact. #copyright #deepfake #iplaw #intellectualpropertylaw https://lnkd.in/eCZHH4Gx

A dispute between athletic apparel company Lululemon and retailer Costco may prove to be a roadmap for other trade dress and design patent infringement cases. As the case progresses, IP owners may want to note how the outcome could inform their own trademark strategy. Steven Lustig weighed in on the case in an interview with Managing IP for a recent article. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dZ5SEh4Y #TradeDress #DesignPatent #PatentInfringement