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Table of Contents

• This Week's Patent News

• Weekly Statistics

• Main Article

• Trivia (question)

• Featured Inventor

• Today in Patent History

• Our Features

• Centurion Patentors

• Trivia (answer)

• Recommendations

This Week's Patent News:

1. Publishers Sue AI Firm Cohere for Copyright Violations: Major publishers, including Condé Nast and McClatchy, filed a lawsuit against AI startup Cohere. They allege that Cohere used over 4,000 copyrighted works without permission to train its language model and displayed entire articles to users, bypassing the publishers' websites. The lawsuit seeks damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work.

2. Federal Court Ruling Raises Legal Risks for AI Companies: A U.S. judge in Delaware ruled that Ross Intelligence violated Thomson Reuters' copyright, rejecting Ross's fair use defense. This decision could have significant implications for AI companies using copyrighted content to train their models.

3. Tesla Seeks Dismissal of Self-Driving Patent Infringement Suit: Tesla Inc. requested a federal judge to dismiss most claims in a lawsuit alleging that its self-driving cars infringe on three autonomous vehicle patents. The company argues that the claims lack merit.

4. Blue Yonder Settles IP Lawsuit with Kinaxis: Blue Yonder, a leader in digital supply chain transformation, reached a settlement with Kinaxis Inc., resolving all pending litigation between the companies. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

5. Open Invention Network (OIN) Surpasses 4,000 Community Members: OIN, focused on mitigating patent risks in open-source software, announced that its community now includes over 4,000 organizations. Collectively, these members hold more than three million patents and applications worldwide, underscoring the growing importance of open-source innovation.

The brainchild of Italian robotics firm Makr Shakr, the Bionic Bar features two robotic arms that mimic the fluid grace of a master mixologist, minus the small talk. Programmed to shake, stir, muddle, and pour with uncanny precision, these arms can craft thousands of cocktails from endless ingredients. Order via an app, watch the robots get to work and marvel as your drink glides into your hands flawless, Instagram-worthy, and free of judgment for your overly fruity preferences.

Yet, the Bionic Bar isn’t just about flashy tech. It's a playful commentary on the human experience: sure, robots can serve you drinks, but they can't replicate the artistry of a bartender's advice or the charisma behind a wink.

Perfect for cruise ships and upscale venues, it combines spectacle with efficiency. Don’t expect the robots to remember your name or that questionable story you told at 1 a.m.

At its heart, the Bionic Bar isn’t here to replace bartenders; it’s here to remind us that sometimes innovation is best served shaken, not stirred.

Please scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to find out.

Whether it’s developing ceramics that make electronics cooler (literally) and faster or composites that power connectivity, Dipankar’s work shapes electrical and electronic industries while keeping corporate balance sheets happy.

With 25 U.S. patents granted, 14 as lead inventor, and 52 international patents, Dipankar isn’t just innovating; he’s building an impressive portfolio. His 21 peer-reviewed research publications showcase a knack for scholarly research in an industrial setting, a trait that’s driven multiple commercialized Horizon 3 products at 3M. His ability to pivot from strategic planning to hands-on IP analysis makes him a versatile researcher with focus on product commercialization.

Dipankar’s global perspective is as impressive as his resume. From collaborating with teams across Germany, China, and South Korea to mentoring budding scientists in the U.S. and India, his outlook is truly global. As a past chair of an NSF consortium and a senior IEEE member, he’s as comfortable on a conference stage as he is in a lab.

Dipankar’s work continues to pave the way for innovation, proving that the intersection of science, strategy, and leadership is where the future is forged.

Congratulations to last week's Centurion Patentors!
We are excited to welcome the following inventors into these prestigious patent clubs:

For more info about their research & patents, click here

The answer is:

All patent types - Tuanfang Liu with 120 utility and 170 design patents.

Design only - Rie Yatsugi-Kang with 246 patents.

Plant only - Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten with 234 patents.

For more info, click here