Following on from Singapore Convention Week, The Patent Lawyer caught up with Edwin Tong to learn more about developments in the IP field in Singapore.

Dr. Brent Johnson of Maschoff Brennan identifies the flaws in the current system when applying hindsight to a patent claim or patent application and propose an alternative system.

Dr. Mathieu Buchkremer of Dennemeyer & Associates examines the patenting trends in sustainable innovations and discusses factors that could assist in propelling sustainability.

Caitlin Kavanagh, Marketing Manager at Minesoft, evaluates the post-COVID patent market, affected by royalty-free licenses granted during the pandemic, to see how PatBase can assist patent owners in regaining commercial control over their assets.

Aghata Rodrigues Souza and Marina Castro dos Santos of Vaz a Dias Advogados & Associados address the contents of the Technical Note and the effects on the patentability of transgenic inventions under IP Law.

Patrice P. Jean and Andrew Kopsidas of Hughes Hubbard & Reed evaluate the problems patent tickets present and explain why the USPTO is seeking public comment.

Brian Jackson and Christian Ehret of The Webb Law Firm evaluate the American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. v. Neapco Holdings, LLC case to conclude that the denial of certiorari is a more positive outcome than many first assumed.

Pravin Anand & Achuthan Sreekumar of Anand & Anand evaluate the positions of witnesses to express why following the Hague Convention is the best practice.

Featuring: Lena Shen of Dukan IP Law Firm

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Dr. Tatiana Vakhnina and Dr. Alexey Vakhnin of Vakhnina and Partners explain the additions and amendments coming into force as of 1 November 2022, in EAPO (comprising Russia, Armenia, and other Eurasian countries).

Tina Dorr and Maggie Russell of Cantor Colburn evaluate the differences in the protection offered by patents and trade secrets to provide insight into which protection is best for which type of asset.

Sergio Olivares and Mauricio Samano of OLIVARES compare the original and new IP Law to identify continuing challenges and to evaluate when the new IP Law will truly take hold.

Dr. Xin Chen, Deputy Director of the Electrical Patent Department at CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office, explains the PE program process including important aspects such as requirements, eligibility, and invalidation.

Adv. Mohan Dewan, Principal at RK Dewan & Co., evaluates the attempted use of “patent agent negligence” to restore abandoned patents and patent applications in India.

Daniela Fasoli, Partner at Simoes IP Law Firm, reviews analysis from 263 opinions in pharmaceutical patent prosecution cases in Brazil to highlight the greatest problems facing those working to protect their assets.

Rachna Bakhru and Suvarna Pandey of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys compare cases to identify key findings for defining Doctrine of Equivalence, drawing interesting conclusions relating to sequences over elements.

Luciana Bach and Thiago do Espírito Santo of Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello evaluate the patentability of AI inventions in Brazil compared to other jurisdictions.

Megan Rannard, Associate at Marks & Clerk and member of IP Inclusive, provides an insight into the difficulties facing those with disabilities when entering and integrating into the workforce and offers some first steps for promoting inclusivity.