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How I would use AI to steal your design… and what you can do about it

How I would use AI to steal your design… and what you can do about it

To protect our designs, ideas, and innovations, we must think like an infringer. May AI allow bad actors to knock off your design… and get away with it? First, we need to understand AI-assisted design. Like all new tech, AI will follow Amara’s law. We overestimate the...

AstraZeneca challenges Axelpharm’s cancer drug patent

AstraZeneca challenges Axelpharm’s cancer drug patent

AstraZeneca is a world-renowned pharmaceutical company. It owns many patents in Russia and takes steps to protect them against encroachers. Its medicines are exempt from sanctions because they are mainly used for the life-preserving treatment of cancer. Axelpharm, a...

Calcutta High Court issues IP Division Rules

Calcutta High Court issues IP Division Rules

The Calcutta High Court recently adopted the much-awaited Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2023 (Calcutta IPD Rules), making it the third High Court in India, after Delhi and Madras, to implement specialized regulations for IP matters. While the Calcutta...

USPTO issues final rule on Director Review of PTAB decisions

USPTO issues final rule on Director Review of PTAB decisions

On October 1, 2024, the USPTO published a new final rule, Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions. 89 Fed. Reg. 79,744 (October 1, 2024). The final rule codifies many aspects of the PTAB’s revised interim Director Review...

2024 IP impact study: trends in benchmarking value

UnitedLex presents its report on how private practice and in-house IP professionals measure IP impact, revealing insights for the future of the industry.

An interview with ERS Genomics’ Vice-President of Intellectual Property and Commercial Development, Michael Arciero

Michael sits down with The Patent Lawyer to discuss the importance of developing a robust intellectual property portfolio in rapidly evolving technologies like CRISPR/Cas9, the considerations for maintaining a global patent portfolio, and the importance of having the correct IP in place to protect product development timelines and ensure the ability to commercialize.

Tesla sues supplier Matthews International Corporation for misappropriation of trade secrets related to battery manufacturing

Dr Dustin Bauer, Associate at Reddie & Grose LLP, enters the trade secret vs. patents debate, analyzing the recent case between Tesla and its supplier to evaluate the advantages and potential drawbacks of each type of protection.

Patent revocation actions under the new European patent system: UPC vs. EPO and why it may be wise to reappraise your European filing strategy

Sophie Ertl and Heike Röder-Hitschke of Maiwald evaluate the first 15 months of the Unitary Patent Court to assess its success in comparison to the EPO system, whilst providing guidance for leveraging the best available protection.

Invention harvesting in emerging technologies

Robert Klinski, Founder of Patentship, analyses how to harvest valuable inventions to develop sustainable IP portfolios in digital technologies.

The way(back) to public accessibility

David McCombs, Eugene Goryunov, and Eric Horsley of Haynes & Boone review recent cases that have questioned public accessibility to provide best practice advice for indexing and searchability.

A study on product claims defined by parameters from laws and judicial precedents

Yingan Gu, patent attorney of Beijing Sanyou IP Agency Ltd., identifies relevant laws and regulations surrounding parameters in patent examination whilst reviewing recent trends with case examples.

Key factors for WIPO ST.26 adoption at the Mexican Patent Office

Rommy Morales, Sergio Olivares, Daniel Sánchez, and Jorge Juarez of OLIVARES introduce the changes set out in WIPO Standard ST.26, including new rules for representing amino acids and nucleotides and the need for applicants to adjust in preparing and submitting patent applications.

Can obtaining a preliminary injunction for patent infringement be considered abusive if the patent is later annulled?

Alina Tugearu, Partner at Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners, details the enforcement of provisional measures for patent infringement and the concept of fault-based liability.

Women in IP Leadership: An interview: inspirations, experiences, and ideas for equality

Featuring: Xiyin Tang, Professor of Law at UCLA

Sponsored by: Clarivate

Women in IP Leadership: An interview: inspirations, experiences, and ideas for equality

Featuring:Kisha Iles: Senior Manager of IP Information Management, Johnson & Johnson

Sponsored by: Clarivate

Rankings: Asia Pacific

10 of the best law firms from each of the top Asia Pacific jurisdictions, including China, India, and Japan.

Solicitation of third-party opinions under the Japanese amicus brief system increases attention to patent practice in the medical field

Koji Sugimura and Takuya Izumi of Sugimura & Partners provide an overview of the questions solicited by third parties around the industrial applicability requirement and the historical development and current status of the patent requirement in the medical field.

What you need to know about transferring patent ownership in Russia

Olga Dolgikh, Patent Advisor to the Managing Partner at Zuykov and partners, details the procedure for ownership transfer in line with relevant legislation in her jurisdiction.

The rise of patents in Indian IP law: a year of transformative developments

Pravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal, and Siddhant Chamola of Anand and Anand dive into the significant developments in Indian patent law over the past year, exploring major case outcomes, evolving legal principles, and new legislative changes that have shaped the patent landscape in the region.

Unfair competition liability for patent infringement: implications, sanctions, and case law analysis

Anton Melnikov, Senior Lawyer at Gorodissky & Partners, delves into the legal and financial consequences of exploiting patents without the owner’s consent and examines the application of competition protection law in such cases.

Navigating sufficiency and credibility requirements in Mexican Patent Law

Esau Andrade, Patent Practitioner at Dumont, discusses the recent interpretation and practice of the MPO regarding sufficiency and credibility requirements, exploring how the practice aligns with concepts from the USPTO and the EPO.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Eurasian Patent Convention: an interview with EAPO President Grigory Ivliev

Alexey Vakhnin, Partner and Managing Director of Vakhnina and Partners, sits down with Dr. Grigory Ivliev, the EAPO President, to discuss the EAPO’s achievements over the past 30 years along with future goals and aspirations.

A person skilled in the art is not “Omniscient”

Ranjan Narula and Suvarna Pandey of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys raise key points around the role of a person skilled in the art of determining patentability, drawing on recent cases related to inventive step and patent eligibility under section 3(k) of the India Patent Act.

Insider’s Look: The Growing Importance of Patents in the UAE

David Aylen and Rachel Armstrong of Gowling WLG discuss patents in the UAE, highlighting the basics for establishing a strong application and the balance between enforcement and tech transfer.

The Patent Lawyer Annual

Barnes & Thornburg announces 2025 partnership promotions

Barnes & Thornburg announced today that 19 attorneys, including five IP attorneys, have been promoted to its partnership, effective January 1, 2025. The new partners represent a diverse range of practice areas and geographic locations across the firm’s national...

Nokia signs patent license agreement with HP

License covers the use of Nokia’s video technologies in HP’s devices Nokia to receive royalty payments The agreement resolves all patent litigation between the parties 29 October 2024 – Espoo, Finland – Nokia announced it has signed a multi-year patent license...

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Calcutta High Court issues IP Division Rules

The Calcutta High Court recently adopted the much-awaited Intellectual Property Rights Division Rules, 2023 (Calcutta IPD Rules), making it the third High Court in India, after Delhi and Madras, to implement specialized regulations for IP matters. While the Calcutta...

read more

Barnes & Thornburg announces 2025 partnership promotions

Barnes & Thornburg announced today that 19 attorneys, including five IP attorneys, have been promoted to its partnership, effective January 1, 2025. The new partners represent a diverse range of practice areas and geographic locations across the firm’s national...

read more

Nokia signs patent license agreement with HP

License covers the use of Nokia’s video technologies in HP’s devices Nokia to receive royalty payments The agreement resolves all patent litigation between the parties 29 October 2024 – Espoo, Finland – Nokia announced it has signed a multi-year patent license...

read more

AstraZeneca challenges Axelpharm’s cancer drug patent

AstraZeneca is a world-renowned pharmaceutical company. It owns many patents in Russia and takes steps to protect them against encroachers. Its medicines are exempt from sanctions because they are mainly used for the life-preserving treatment of cancer. Axelpharm, a...

read more

USPTO issues final rule on Director Review of PTAB decisions

On October 1, 2024, the USPTO published a new final rule, Rules Governing Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions. 89 Fed. Reg. 79,744 (October 1, 2024). The final rule codifies many aspects of the PTAB’s revised interim Director Review...

read more

AI patents at BofA increase 94% since 2022

Company’s patent portfolio includes nearly 1,100 AI and machine learning patents CHARLOTTE / LONDON / HONG KONG – Bank of America is dedicated to the use of innovative technology to best meet the needs of its clients and employees. This commitment to innovation has...

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UK IPO campaign highlights dangers of counterfeit vehicle parts

The campaign focuses on the serious risks these goods pose, warning that ‘Fake Always Breaks’  The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has launched a new national awareness campaign warning of the dangers of buying counterfeit vehicle parts The ‘Fake Always...

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Welcome to Hangzhou! The AIPPI World Congress 2024

AIPPI World Congress 2024 opened its doors in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday, 19 October. All attending were warmly welcomed, and there was general excitement for the next few days of educational sessions, member meetings, and networking. Guoqing ZHANG, Vice Premier of...

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Crystalizing plant variety infringement protection in India

On September 20, 2024, the Delhi High Court ruled in Pioneer Overseas Corporation v. M/s Evercrop Agro Science & Star Agrotech Pvt. Ltd. (CS(COMM) 759/2024), a significant case addressing plant variety infringement under the Protection of Plant Varieties and...

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Increase in patent fees in Russia

From October 5, 2024, the amount of patent fees collected in Russia has increased in accordance with the relevant draft government resolution. The changes will affect legally significant actions related to such intellectual property items as inventions, utility...

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Veteran patent prosecutor John Mills launches Mills IP Law

October 7, 2024, Reston, VA — Veteran intellectual property lawyer John Mills is pleased to announce the launch of Mills IP Law, PLLC, a boutique law firm that will provide sophisticated services in strategic patent counseling, including the development of patent...

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By providing a platform to share personal experiences we aim to continue the empowerment of women in the world of IP.

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In this six-part series Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, of Worthwhile Research & Consulting, talks to The Patent Lawyer about diversity, equity, and inclusion: what it means; the current challenges; DEI in law; gender bias; and what we can all do to improve.

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