Patent granted to IamResponding.com

USPTO has granted a new patent for an innovative technology by IamResponding.com. The technology in focus aims at reducing emergency response times by knowing instantly , who is responding to the emergency event. IamResponding.com's web based system is currently accessed by fire departments, EMS agencies, and other emergency responding organizations across North America. USPTO granted patent no. 8,009,810 for the invention titled “ Emergency responder reply system and related methods”. 

 

The patent claims :
“A method for providing a notification service that is independent of any outbound notification service that originates a dispatch for services, the method comprising: receiving a telephonic response from a responder to the dispatch for services regardless of how the responder becomes aware of the dispatch for services , and obtaining an indication of whether the responder is responding to the dispatch for services, identifying the responder from which the telephonic response has been received , and providing for display , the identity of the responder and the indication ”.

In general, the technology in focus is a web based system used by emergency responders to report their chiefs, team leaders and fellow colleagues. In turn, responding members dial a pre-assigned number on any phone, and their name, information and response status which appear on any internet-enabled device. Hence, the respondent’s name and other relevant details can be easily accessed via the internet .Such a technology is a boon for emergency conditions where immediate aid is required . The technology appreciably reduces the response time taken by the emergency responders and thus ensures quick and appropriate emergency responses.

We hope in the near future such innovative and web based technologies prosper and tap new domains of applicability.

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Access the gTLD Webcast

Being a close observer of IP in Digital Economy and having compiled earlier blog posts on gTLDs and Web domains, I think the IP savvy readers will join a free online webcast  on the "Overview of new gTLDs : the Application period". The webcast covers topics like basics of  gTLD program, ICANN background, application process, application expenses (pre and post delegation), application window period, objection types and objection procedures, registry responsibilities etc. 

Businesses thinking of extending their brand power in the digital society will find this a useful resource.The webcast is archived on INTA website and you may follow the link here for an instant registration.The webcast is available through December 31, 2011. Don't forget to check your email for the final access to the webcast URL link. So, keep growing your brand power and brand presence in digital society with the launch of new gTLDs.

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Poll of the Week

The results for the last poll of the week : Do you think Patent troll is impeding Innovation. 72 percent readers voted for a big "Yes" implying that Patent troll indeed impedes the pace of Innovation.14 percent voted for "No" and the rest 14 percent readers voted for "Maybe".

New poll of the week : Do you think the Mobile App patent wars are delaying further Innovations.You may cast your opinion here or scroll down the blog page to vote there. Readers opinions on the current IP issues are a great way to gauge the IP know how , hence keep logging in.

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Trademark owners worried with the advent of new domains

While it has been in the buzz for quite sometime that the advent and launch of new .xxx sponsored top level domains (sTLD), which are vested for adult entertainment, are going to raise speculations and concerns amongst the business and the trademark owners for the probable misuse of their brand names and trademarks. But the relief comes along as the ICM registry has given provisions to the trademark owners who do not wish to be included under these domains. The ICM registry has allocated a period called as the Sunrise B, for the Trademark and Intellectual property owners to block and opt out from the abovementioned domains and to ensure that their trademarks or brand names are not registered as domain names by others in .xxx domain.  

 Such brand or trademark names will be reserved from registrations or blocked from registrations and will be removed from the pool of domain names available for future registrations provided that there are no conflicts with the Sunrise A period applicants. To summarize, I can say that while internet is marching towards discovering new horizons, it is utmost important to realize the fact that protection of trademarks and brand names are extremely important to maintain your business and trade integrity and at the same time to avoid your Intellectual Property getting trapped under future conflicts. So keep a keen observation around to maintain your Brand Integrity.

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Guide to WIPO Services Published

 

As we all know, WIPO has been a Pioneer organization in managing global IP related Information, Guides and Manuals to enhance our levels of Intellectual Property know-how. This time around, WIPO has published a "Guide to WIPO Services" to cover brief overviews of areas like PCT, Madrid and Hague systems, Arbitration and Mediation. The short guide gives readers a fair idea of the above-mentioned concepts which are immensely required by the innovators as well as the corporate people to further augment their Intellectual Property knowledge. The published Guide's English version could be accessed here .

 

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