USPTO Computer-Based Training on Restriction Practice

The USPTO has released a computer-based training module on restriction practice for its examiners. This training aims to standardize the application of restriction requirements in patent examinations.

USPTO Guidance on Examining Functional Claim Limitations

The USPTO has released video training on examining functional claim limitations in computer-implemented inventions. This training is intended to assist patent examiners in their review process.

USPTO Trademark Center Replaces TEAS for Applications

The USPTO announced that the new Trademark Center will replace the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) for all trademark applications starting January 18, 2025. The Trademark Center, currently in beta, aims to provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience for trademark applicants and owners.

USPTO and Cade Museum Collaborate on Inventor Videos

The USPTO has partnered with the Cade Museum to release a series of educational videos exploring Thanksgiving through the lens of innovation and intellectual property. The videos aim to teach families about patents and trademarks using everyday kitchen inventions as examples.

Isoniazid Tablet Price Increase in Kansas 340B Program

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced a 252% price increase for isoniazid (INH) tablets within its 340B program. This notice advises healthcare providers to prioritize alternative TB treatments for latent infections to preserve INH stock for active TB cases.

Meningitis Patient Factsheet and Vaccination Advice

The MHRA has published a patient factsheet on meningitis, providing information on the condition, its causes, symptoms, and the role of vaccination. The guidance also advises on reporting vaccine side effects through the Yellow Card scheme.

Russell v. Scott - Constitutional Rights of Pretrial Detainees

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Russell v. Scott that a corrections officer's alleged sexual abuse of a pretrial detainee violates the Fourteenth Amendment. The court clarified the distinct legal standards for pretrial detainees versus convicted prisoners and affirmed the denial of qualified immunity to the officer.

2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Opinions for Cases 23-258 and 23-354

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has issued opinions related to cases 23-258 and 23-354. The court denied a petition for rehearing en banc in case 23-258, with opinions concurring and dissenting from the denial. The document also indicates opinions were issued for case 23-354.

Suarez v. Sullivan - Eighth Amendment Conditions of Confinement

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the District Court's grant of summary judgment in Suarez v. Sullivan. The court found genuine disputes of material fact regarding the plaintiff's Eighth Amendment claims of deliberate indifference to his conditions of confinement and medical needs, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Asylum Denial for Sri Lankan National - Material Support Bar

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals granted in part a petition for review concerning the denial of asylum and withholding of removal for a Sri Lankan national. The court remanded the case to the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine eligibility for relief, excluding the material support bar, due to procedural issues.