A shift in gears sees Zwift and Wahoo back in collaboration

A shift in gears sees Zwift and Wahoo back in collaboration

Following on from a lawsuit filed by Wahoo against Zwift back in October 2022, alleging that Zwift’s new Hub trainer infringed Wahoo’s patents, it has been confirmed that the lawsuit has been dropped. Zwift, a brand known for its indoor cycling equipment, had limited...

Powerful new search tool will help IPO maintain patent quality

Powerful new search tool will help IPO maintain patent quality

Office (IPO) performs patent searches. ‘SEARCH’ is based on the state-of-the art patent search tool developed and used by the European Patent Office (EPO), widely regarded as the best such tool in the world. The IPO has worked with the EPO to develop ‘SEARCH’ as the...

Amgen v. Sanofi: The Supreme Court tackles patent enablement

Craig Metcalf of Kirton McConkie reviews the findings in the case that has solidified the enablement requirement for pharmaceuticals in the US patent system.

An interview with Kathi Vidal, Director at the United States Patent and Trademark Office

Kathi sits down with The Patent Lawyer to discuss highlights from her first year as Director, sharing insights into key developments at are striving for a secure future for the IP field.

The new European patent landscape: what companies should know

Dr. Michael Rüberg, LL.M., Dr. Dennis Kretschmann and Dr. Matthias Hofmann detail the successful launch of the European Unitary Patent Court, explaining strategic consideration for enforcing patents across the continent.

Technology transfer unlocked in Brazil: breakthroughs in knowhow and patent licensing

Bruna Valois and Stefany Kokkinovrachos of Vaz E Dias Advogados & Associados address the recent changes affecting technology transfer with 10 key points in favor of patent licensing agreements.

What you need to know about China’s punitive damage for patent infringement

Lunwei Huang, Partner at Beijing Sanyou IP Agency Ltd., informs of the patent punitive damage system that has been introduced as part of the latest version of Chinese patent law and provides advice and guidance for patent practitioners.

Safeguarding traditional knowledge in Africa: legal and ethical challenges

Marisol Cardoso, Patent Consultant at Inventa, details the available protection for traditional knowledge crucial for the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of fair and equitable use.

Overview of intellectual property, contractual, and statutory frameworks for protecting data assets in view of artificial intelligence applications

Kevin Post, Kevin Angle, and Shong Yin of Ropes & Gray review the available forms of protection for data assets, considering benefits and limitations with specific attention to AI.

Filing generative artificial intelligence patent applications at the European Patent Office

Anna Błogowska, Junior Patent Specialist at Patpol Kancelaria Patentowa, discusses pointers for the patentability of generative AI in light of the recent boom while assessing the applicability of current EPO Guidelines.

Potatoes - that’s all you need!

Maria Zamkova, CEO at Fenix Legal, details the weird and wonderful uses and inventions born from the humble potato in advance of Sweden’s annual Potato Day.

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

Featuring: Shu-Pei Oei, Global IP Team Lead at Palfinger Europe

Rankings: Asia Pacific

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

Expanding the USPTO’s Director review process

David McCombs, Eugene Goryunov and Jonathan Bowser of Haynes Boone evaluate the recent updates that are set to adjust the procedure and expand the scope of the Director review process.

How and why: standard essential patent licensing in India

Ranjan Narula and Suvarna Pandey of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys summarize three recent decisions addressing the subject of contentious issues in SEP litigation.

From past to present: shifting interpretations of The Mexican Patent Office on divisional applications

Sergio Olivares, Daniel Sánchez and Rommy Morales of OLIVARES compare the new approach to divisional applications implemented with the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property 2020 with the old to provide guidance for proceeding.

Using ‘Common General Knowledge’ to determine obviousness

DPS Parmer, Special Counsel at LexOrbis, provides guidelines for the use of common general knowledge to support the application and subsequent approval of a patent in India.

Current practice of patenting new crystalline forms of biologically active compounds in the Russian Federation

Elena Nazina and Lev Zhilin of Gorodissky & Partners detail the changes to Rospatent’s approach to the patentability of crystalline forms that are resulting in the termination of issuance or protection.

Fair hearing: mapping the intricacies of natural justice in intellectual property disputes

Tusha Malhotra and Yamini Jaswal of Anand & Anand detail the components of a fair hearing with reference to various judicial precedents specific to patent cases.

Eurasian Patent Office: further developments in Eurasian designs

Dr. Alexey Vakhnin discusses current developments of Eurasian Designs at the EAPO with Dr. Grigory Ivliev, the President of the Eurasian Patent Organization. We are glad to introduce, prepared exclusively for The Patent Lawyer magazine, the summary of the recent developments of the Eurasian Patent System.

Suspension of examination for divisional applications in Japan while parent is under appeal

Debora Cheng of Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law details the process, eligibility, advantages, and disadvantages of the introduction of this new practice.

Creating patentable AI inventions according to EPO standards

Robert Klinski, founder of Patentship, explains the patentability criteria for filling a grantable application for AI inventions at the European Patent Office.

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Open Invention Network takes measures to protect AI / ML in Open Source

According to a report by Contrive Datum Research, the market for machine learning (ML) is expected to reach $209 billion by 2030. When companies and organizations speak of deploying artificial intelligence (AI), they are almost certainly using machine learning. ML is...

Mewburn Ellis praised for achievements in sustainability

EcoVadis ratings highlight environmental policies and sustainable procurement practices as firm launches annual in-depth sustainable communities report European IP firm Mewburn Ellis has for the second year running, been awarded the prestigious silver medal award by...

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Mewburn Ellis praised for achievements in sustainability

EcoVadis ratings highlight environmental policies and sustainable procurement practices as firm launches annual in-depth sustainable communities report European IP firm Mewburn Ellis has for the second year running, been awarded the prestigious silver medal award by...

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Lupton Fawcett to offer onboarding bonus to key hires

Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett is to offer an onboarding bonus to key hires as part of its strategy for continued growth. The firm, which has offices in Leeds, Sheffield and York, is seeking experienced, commercially-minded legal professionals to join its...

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BMW Group joins Avanci 5G Connected Vehicle Licensing Program

Independent, market-led global solution includes 61 licensors, collectively responsible for the vast majority of essential cellular technologies. World leading manufacturer BMW Group expands pioneering relationship with Avanci to cover 5G connected vehicles. DUBLIN,...

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Arkus Consulting hires Clare Palmer as Executive Assistant

Arkus Consulting is pleased to announce the hiring of Clare Palmer as Executive Assistant to support the management team.  Clare has over 16 years’ experience of working within large international law firms supporting senior partners and management teams.  The...

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A shift in gears sees Zwift and Wahoo back in collaboration

Following on from a lawsuit filed by Wahoo against Zwift back in October 2022, alleging that Zwift’s new Hub trainer infringed Wahoo’s patents, it has been confirmed that the lawsuit has been dropped. Zwift, a brand known for its indoor cycling equipment, had limited...

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Powerful new search tool will help IPO maintain patent quality

Office (IPO) performs patent searches. ‘SEARCH’ is based on the state-of-the art patent search tool developed and used by the European Patent Office (EPO), widely regarded as the best such tool in the world. The IPO has worked with the EPO to develop ‘SEARCH’ as the...

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Delhi High Court quashes competition inquiry against Ericsson

The Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated 13.07.2023, has quashed the investigations being conducted by the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”), the market regulator in India, into allegations of abuse of dominant position against Ericsson for exercise of its...

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