Eddie Zheng, Partner at Corner Stone & Partners, highlights the challenges and progress in patent transfer and transformation at Chinese universities in light of the introduced policies to promote the commercialization of research.

Eric L. Maschoff and Mark W. Ford of Maschoff Brennan detail the possible advantages of means-plus-function claims to evaluate their use and suggest their possible comeback.

Massimo Galluppi, Patent Attorney at Dennemeyer & Associates, analyses the evolution and patentability of digital twins, considering potential and virtual technical effects, with particular reference to the EPO’s approach.

Gerardo Oliver Silva Castro, Associate at Uhthoff, explores the critical role that legal standing plays in determining who has the right to challenge a patent’s validity and the implications of these challenges on innovation and competition.

David McCombs, Eugene Goryunov, and Mallika Dargan of Haynes & Boone review the recent copyright case that brought the rights of fair use into question regarding electronic copies of books.

Ranjan Narula and Suvarna Pandey of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys outline various factors influencing the determination of inventive step, including the subjective judgment of the Person Skilled in the Art (PSITA), the specific field of technology, legal frameworks across countries, and case-specific elements.

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Dr. Tatiana Vakhnina and Dr. Alexey Vakhnin of Vakhnina and Partners introduce the fee changes effecting registrations as of October 2024 in Russia.

Michael J. Rye, Partner at Cantor Colburn, reviews the Federal Circuit’s recent decision to discard the Rosen-Durling test, eliminating previously key factors for determining obviousness.

Jeremy W. Miller and Wendy M. Slade of Dowell & Dowell explore the essentials of design patent protection in the US with insights on application procedures, drawing requirements, and common pitfalls.

Sergio Olivares and Mauricio Samano of OLIVARES explore the evolving landscape of patent law in Mexico, with a focus on the complexities of divisional applications and the challenges faced by applicants navigating the new legal framework.

Peter Gao, George Chen, and Cory Smith of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisne review the recent IOENGINE v. Ingenico ruling which addressed whether limitations related to “encrypted communications” and “program code” are considered printed matter under federal statutes regarding prior art.

Ji Liu, Director of the patent litigation department at CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office, outlines the essential requirements for claiming punitive damages, focusing on the importance of timely claims and the need to demonstrate intentionality and severity in the infringement.

Diane Silve, Director & Senior Trademark Counsel at Mondelez International, shares insights on fostering a positive and productive team culture through the lens of happiness and collaboration.