The quiet power of confidentiality clubs in SEP litigation
In standard essential patent (SEP) disputes, especially those involving FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) terms, confidentiality clubs play a vital role. They protect sensitive commercial data, such as licensing agreements, royalty rates, and...
Chevron’s ghost and the return of deference
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 467 US 837 (1984) instructed courts to defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute. In 2024, the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 144 S. Ct. 2244,...
A $10 million patent win reduced to a $1 lesson in damages
In a decision that will resonate as a stark warning to patent litigants, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed Rex Medical a textbook Pyrrhic victory against Intuitive Surgical. The Court affirmed the jury's finding that Intuitive had infringed Rex...
China’s push to lead AI-driven communication: patents, innovation, and global competition
On a technical level, one of the most significant trends in the global information and communication industry today is the deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with communication connectivity technologies. From network infrastructure to terminal devices,...
Cantor Colburn LLP welcomes partner Michael H. Brodowski, Ph.D., and patent agent Ruslan M. Arbit, Ph.D.
Cantor Colburn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished intellectual property professionals and chemists Michael H. Brodowski, Ph.D., Partner, and Ruslan M. Arbit, Ph.D., Patent Agent, who have joined the firm’s chemical practice. Dr Brodowski is a...
Fenwick elects 2026 new partner class
Fenwick today announced the election of three lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. "Fenwick's new partner class will play a vital role in advancing the firm's continued success, especially after an exciting year of growth and expansion...
HOFFMANN EITLE strengthens its patent litigation capabilities with UPC litigator Dr Thomas Gniadek
HOFFMANN EITLE is pleased to announce that German Attorney-at-Law and experienced patent litigator Dr Thomas Gniadek will soon join the firm as a partner and co-chair of the patent litigation group. Dr Gniadek brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation in...
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Smart AI automation in IP management
Just like websites, smartphones, and open-source software dramatically changed our modern era, artificial intelligence (AI) is an irreversible trend that will transform every aspect of society – from industries and the workforce to daily life and the environment. AI...
The quiet power of confidentiality clubs in SEP litigation
In standard essential patent (SEP) disputes, especially those involving FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) terms, confidentiality clubs play a vital role. They protect sensitive commercial data, such as licensing agreements, royalty rates, and...
Cantor Colburn LLP welcomes partner Michael H. Brodowski, Ph.D., and patent agent Ruslan M. Arbit, Ph.D.
Cantor Colburn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished intellectual property professionals and chemists Michael H. Brodowski, Ph.D., Partner, and Ruslan M. Arbit, Ph.D., Patent Agent, who have joined the firm’s chemical practice. Dr Brodowski is a...
Fenwick elects 2026 new partner class
Fenwick today announced the election of three lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. "Fenwick's new partner class will play a vital role in advancing the firm's continued success, especially after an exciting year of growth and expansion...
A $10 million patent win reduced to a $1 lesson in damages
In a decision that will resonate as a stark warning to patent litigants, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed Rex Medical a textbook Pyrrhic victory against Intuitive Surgical. The Court affirmed the jury's finding that Intuitive had infringed Rex...
Chevron’s ghost and the return of deference
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 467 US 837 (1984) instructed courts to defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute. In 2024, the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 144 S. Ct. 2244,...
China’s push to lead AI-driven communication: patents, innovation, and global competition
On a technical level, one of the most significant trends in the global information and communication industry today is the deep integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with communication connectivity technologies. From network infrastructure to terminal devices,...
Director Review reverses PTAB decision based on contradictory expert testimony in Interactive Communications v. Blackhawk Network Inc.
The USPTO Director's recent reversal of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Final Written Decision in Interactive Communications International, Inc. v. Blackhawk Network Inc., IPR2024-00465, signals heightened scrutiny of expert testimony reliability in inter...
AI and the corporate IP landscape: strategic transformation and the road ahead
The pace of change in intellectual property (IP) management is accelerating, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of this transformation. For corporate IP professionals, AI is not just a tool for efficiency; it’s a strategic enabler that is reshaping how...
HOFFMANN EITLE strengthens its patent litigation capabilities with UPC litigator Dr Thomas Gniadek
HOFFMANN EITLE is pleased to announce that German Attorney-at-Law and experienced patent litigator Dr Thomas Gniadek will soon join the firm as a partner and co-chair of the patent litigation group. Dr Gniadek brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation in...
Survival of the fittest: Strava sues Garmin for patent infringement
Fitness app company Strava has recently made waves in the running and cycling communities after suing Garmin for patent infringement in the US, with many users concerned that the historic cooperation between the companies may be coming to an end. In the eyes of many...
FRAND compliance and conditional injunctions: key lessons from China’s VoiceAge v. HMD SEP decision
Case background and conditional injunctions A recent ruling by the Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court has drawn significant attention to China’s evolving approach to standard-essential patent (SEP) disputes. On June 19, 2025, the Court handed down its decision in two...
Clarivate delivers new AI-powered solutions within Innography for competitive benchmarking and standard-essential patent analysis
AI Classifier delivers patent classification with up to 97% first-pass accuracy for portfolio benchmarking, while SEP Analyzer enhances reporting with clear, intuitive visualizations. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced...
New Minister appointed with responsibility for intellectual property
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) CEO has welcomed the new Minister. Kanishka Narayan MP has been confirmed as the new Minister with responsibility for intellectual property following their appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the...
Bike safety and kitchen elegance win big at the DesignEuropa Awards 2025
COPENHAGEN — Today, the design community recognized two exceptional creations and two notable designers in the sixth edition of the DesignEuropa Awards, organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in the Danish capital. The DesignEuropa Awards...
Powell Gilbert grows London team with four Associate hires
London - European IP law firm Powell Gilbert has today announced the expansion of its market-leading team of IP lawyers with the appointment of four Associates in London. Ioana Sabau joined the firm in August after working as an Associate to the Honourable Justice...
Pharmacyclics LLC v. Deputy Controller of Patents: the evolving landscape of divisional applications in India
The Calcutta High Court's recent judgment in Pharmacyclics LLC v. Deputy Controller of Patents marks a pivotal moment in Indian Patent Law, offering a clear and definitive interpretation of Section 16 of the Indian Patents Act. For years, a persistent ambiguity...
Beyond stability and mixtures: patent law challenges for biologics in India
A patent application filed for a formulation or composition typically involves at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that is combined with various excipients. The excipients are substances that serve as carriers, stabilizers, solubilizers, preservatives,...
Small investment, big protection: why clear communication in IP builds real business value
“A brand dispute can cost tens of thousands – while protection costs only a few hundred.” A single brand dispute can cost tens of thousands. A trademark registration often costs only a few hundred. The difference between these outcomes lies not in legal detail, but in...
FisherBroyles strengthens IP group with James Vaughan and Andrew Claerbout as partners
ATLANTA—(September 15, 2025)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, has grown its Intellectual Property group in Atlanta with the additions of partners James Vaughan and Andrew Claerbout. The former Womble Bond Dickinson...
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