Written description and genus claims: lessons from In re: BAC IP B.V.
On August 5, 2025, in In re: BAC IP B.V., No. 24-2124, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed the rejection of broad genus claims for lack of written description under 35 U.S.C. § 112, first paragraph. The opinion underscores that satisfying the...
Midea Group joins the Open Invention Network community
Smart appliances are household devices like refrigerators, ovens, washers, dryers, and air conditioners, equipped with technology that allows them to be controlled remotely, often through a smartphone app or voice commands. These appliances offer features like remote...
Contours of Section 104A of the Indian Patent Act: burden of proof in case of suits concerning infringement
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche), the Plaintiff, has brought a patent infringement suit against Zydus Lifesciences (Zydus), the Defendant. Roche seeks relief from the permanent injunction restraining infringement of the following two Indian patents: Product...
Sonos v. Google: where’s the prejudice?
In the much-anticipated appeal of Sonos v. Google, oral arguments recently unfolded before the Federal Circuit, involving the doctrine of prosecution laches. The district court decision surprised many, as it marked the first time prosecution laches had been used to...
Cahill adds leading tech IP team of three partners, including new practice chair
New York, NY (April 30, 2025) – Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP today announced the addition of a three-partner intellectual property group that will add significant depth to its litigation practice. Chris Campbell, Britton Davis, and Alfonso Garcia Chan command a...
Bird & Bird appoints 17 to partner, five to senior counsel, 34 to counsel, and five to legal director in annual global promotion round
International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed 17 Partners, five Senior Counsel, 34 Counsel, and five Legal Directors in its annual global promotion round. All are effective from May 2025. Graeme Maguire, Chair, Bird & Bird says: “On behalf of the Board,...
Shakespeare Martineau’s commercial services team celebrates strong growth
Full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau is marking a period of significant growth within its newly rebranded commercial services team, which now includes the combined expertise of the firm’s commercial, intellectual property, and energy practices. The team has...
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Stuff You Should Know About IP podcast: new episode out now!
CTC Legal Media is very excited to announce that, after a long hiatus, the Stuff You Should Know About IP podcast is back with a brand new episode! Hosted by Ray Guarnieri and Thomas J. Colson, episode 50 focuses on eight intellectual property challenges startups must...
Eckert Seamans expands IP practice with addition of member Noland Cheung and team
PITTSBURGH (June 6, 2024) – National law firm Eckert Seamans has welcomed an experienced team of intellectual property attorneys to its Pittsburgh office, including Member Noland J Cheung, Special Counsel Gary F Matz, Associates Mark A Mazza and Cody J Madison, and...
Mewburn Ellis is first European IP firm to earn Great Place To Work Certification™
Mewburn Ellis is the only IP firm to be recognized within the UK so far LONDON – Mewburn Ellis, one of Europe’s leading Intellectual Property firms, has officially been named a Great Place To Work™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace...
USPTO on trial: patent office sued for patent infringement
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been sued for allegedly infringing on six patents it previously granted. The patents involved are two-factor authentication systems belonging to two individual inventors and are now being contested by Factor2 Multimedia....
ABG IP strengthens its firm with 10 new partners
MADRID, Thursday 30 May 2024 - The Spanish intellectual property (IP) firm ABG Intellectual Property has appointed 10 new partners, adding to the six partners it already had to date. This action involves the internal promotion of professionals who work in different...
Pfizer triumphs over AstraZeneca in cancer drug patent dispute
In a landmark ruling, the US District Court for the District of Delaware has ordered AstraZeneca to pay Pfizer $107.5 million in damages for infringing on patents related to the lung cancer drug 'Tagrisso.' This case marks a significant victory for Pfizer in the...
Womble grows leading IP practice with patent partner Young Seok Koo
LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2024) – Womble Bond Dickinson today announced that Young Seok Koo has joined the firm as a partner in the Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group. A registered patent attorney, he focuses his practice on US and foreign patent...
Tencent demonstrates longstanding dedication to protecting and enhancing the value of IP at INTA’s 2024 Annual Meeting
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – May 22, 2024 – At this week’s International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting, INTA partner and Meeting sponsor Tencent joined thousands of attendees in celebrating the essential role of IP in creativity, commerce, and innovation. The...
IPRally announces new CEO to lead the next phase of growth
IPRally is happy to share some exciting news about a major leadership shift as it gears up for the next phase of its growth journey. Sakari Arvela, co-founder and CEO of IPRally, has decided to transition to the role of Chief Product Officer to further evolve the...
‘Squeeze argument’ in patent infringement: tamper-evident closure case
A recent judgment on 8 May 2024, by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, in Guala Closures SPA v. AGI Greenpac Limited sheds light on the strategic maneuver known as the 'squeeze argument' and its profound significance in patent infringement cases. This case underscores...
ERS Genomics and IRBM sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement
The license agreement provides IRBM access to CRISPR gene editing technology to be applied across its drug discovery services offering. Dublin, Ireland, and Rome, Italy, 20 May 2024 — ERS Genomics Limited (‘ERS’), the CRISPR licensing Company, and IRBM, a leader in...
Norton Rose Fulbright strengthens IP practice with patent lawyer trio
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that its IP practice has added partners Adam Rehm and Rhiannon D’Agostin as well as counsel Zack Cleary. This team of lawyers joins the firm’s patent practice from Polsinelli. Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US...
HGF’s 10th annual IP in Healthcare Conference 2024
HGF is delighted to invite you to its 10th annual IP in Healthcare Conference. This year’s theme focuses on emerging technologies. HGF will review the latest intellectual property issues and trends in the pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and medical device sectors. An...
UPC referendum in Ireland postponed
The Irish Government has confirmed its decision to defer the date for the referendum for the ratification of the agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPC), which was due to be held on 7 June 2024 to coincide with the European and Local elections. No alternative date...
Neuroscience nugget for Mental Health Awareness Week: moving with awareness
We all know that being active is important for our physical and mental health. However, I am going to look beyond the obvious benefits of being active and take a deeper dive into the field of neuroscience, which demonstrates the interconnectedness of our mind and body...
Law firm Shoosmiths appoints partner, Graham Burnett-Hall from Marks & Clerk Law
Graham Burnett-Hall has joined Shoosmiths' Intellectual Property (IP) team as a partner, enhancing the firm's capabilities in patent litigation and supporting its strategic ambitions for growth in key sectors and in the London IP market. With a clear strategy to...
ERS Genomics appoints John E Milad as Chief Executive Officer
Dublin, Ireland, 13 May 2024: ERS Genomics Limited (‘ERS’), the CRISPR licensing company, today announced the appointment of John E Milad as CEO, with immediate effect. John brings over 25 years of experience as an executive leader, venture capitalist, and investment...
Questel surpasses 1,000 IPMS clients
Questel, a global leader in intellectual property (IP) management and technology services, has surpassed the 1,000-customer milestone for its IP management systems (IPMS). By positioning IP management technology at the heart of its strategy, Questel has built...
Rimon Law builds on 2023 record attorney growth rate by adding five attorneys
Rimon Law is pleased to announce the arrival of attorneys Aurelia Mitchell Durant, Christine Gregorak, Tara Hummer, Christine Wilson, and Gregory Tolchinsky. The attorneys based in New Jersey, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Orlando, and San Diego bring depth to the...
Harter Secrest & Emery welcomes Douglas R Smith, Ph.D. to the firm’s IP practice group
Rochester, New York, May 8, 2024 – Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, a full-service business law firm with offices throughout New York, is pleased to announce that Douglas R Smith, Ph.D. has joined the firm as counsel in the Intellectual Property practice group and...
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