Use of terms “payment” and “transactions” does not automatically classify an invention as a business method
The case involves an appeal by COMVIVA TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT)492/2022) against the decision of the Assistant Controller of Patents and Designs. The Controller refused the patent application titled "Methods and Devices for Authentication of an...
Gotta catch ‘em all: an update on the Nintendo-Pocketpair lawsuit
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company made waves in the video game industry when they jointly announced a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketair, Inc. back in September 2024. Their press release cryptically alleged that Pokémon competitor and monster-catching game...
Apple v. Masimo: the clash over pulse oximetry patents
Why would a trillion-dollar company leading the smartwatch market challenge a barely known watch? In this case, Apple sued Masimo for patent infringement, targeting its health watch which has negligible sales. In October 2024, a Delaware jury ruled that Masimo’s watch...
EUIPO unveils five-year strategy focused on providing high-quality IP services while fostering competitiveness, innovation, and economic growth in Europe
The plan, adopted at the EUIPO's Management Board and Budget Committee meetings, will come into effect on 1 January 2025 One of the priorities is to enhance the customer experience by delivering high-value IP products and services while further improving...
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...
Quarles & Brady announces 2024 partner class
October 2, 2024 (Milwaukee) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that it has elected 18 new partners. “We’re thrilled to welcome this excellent group of attorneys to the partnership at Quarles,” said Mike Aldana, the firm’s managing...
Counsel promotions in the Life Sciences Team at Carpmaels & Ransford
Jennie Cox and Stephen Michell were promoted to Counsel as of October 1, 2024 Carpmaels & Ransford is pleased to announce two new Counsel promotions effective from October 1, 2024. Jennie Cox handles a broad range of subject matter, including industrial and...
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João Negrão begins his mandate as Executive Director of the EUIPO
João Negrão takes up office on 2 October 2023 as Executive Director of the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). With a strong record of almost 25 years of leadership experience in the intellectual property (IP) field, the Portuguese national was appointed to the...
Quarles Denver Office adds intellectual property litigator Matthew Holohan as Partner
The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Matthew Holohan has joined the firm’s Denver office as a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group. He was previously at an intellectual property (IP) firm in Denver. Holohan counsels clients...
Former Finnegan attorneys return to expand IP transactions practice with in-house experience
Finnegan is pleased to announce that alumni Nishla Keiser, Ph.D., and Malcolm Meeks have rejoined the firm, bringing extensive in-house insight to enhance Finnegan’s services, and expand the growing IP transactions practice. They each bring valuable experience from...
Adobe’s $33.8 million patent verdict: lessons in intellectual property protection
In the whirlwind of the technology sector, where innovation thrives and boundaries blur, legal disputes surrounding intellectual property are all too familiar. Recently, Adobe, a prominent player in the digital landscape, found itself entangled in a legal tempest,...
Payments company Worldline joins the Open Invention Network
According to a recent report from Macrotrends, global payments revenue for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, was $2.452B, a 7.52% increase year-over-year. Payments services play an increasingly important role in our economy. They enable seamless, near real-time...
Rouse appoints new Joint COO to support M&A ambitions
LONDON, 25 September 2023: Leading International IP services business Rouse today announces the appointment of Paolo Tavolato to the position of Joint Chief Operating Officer (COO), as Rouse continues to expand its leadership team as part of its growth and development...
Anaqua builds on its momentum in Japan with new leadership, clients, solutions and country HQ
Futoshi Saito Joins as President & General Manager, Japan BOSTON, September 26, 2023 – Anaqua, the leading global innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced changes to its executive leadership team in Japan as the...
Innovation in plastic has more than tripled globally, report reveals
European nations must evolve faster, as nearly half of all plastic patents have been developed in Asia over the last two decades. A new report reveals innovation in plastic technology has more than tripled since 2015, following legislative action and policy...
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...
Clarivate launches AI-powered tool to simplify IP budgets and forecasts
New tool tracks and predicts IP costs more accurately and efficiently Clarivate, a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today launched Forecast, the next generation artificial intelligence...
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...
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...
Border patrol: D.C. Circuit confirms boundary between the legitimate exercise of patent rights and antitrust enforcement
Antitrust law and patent law can at times appear in conflict. The principal goals of the antitrust laws are to enhance competition and prevent exclusionary conduct. Patents, on the other hand, provide a right to exclude others, including competitors, from the...
Evidence of copying by IPR petitioner may be enough for secondary considerations to overcome showing of obviousness
In Volvo Penta v. Brunswick (2022-1765), evidence of copying overcame the showing that all claim limitations were obvious in light of the prior art. The goal for petitioners in an inter partes review is pretty straightforward: find prior art that teaches all of the...
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,...
Lewis Silkin continues to strengthen IP offering with partner hire
Lewis Silkin has today announced the appointment of specialist patent partner Jonathan Hewett to its market leading, full-service IP practice. With more than 20 years of experience working with a range of clients including start-ups, universities and multinational...
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...
Fintech NatWest Group joins Open Invention Network community to reduce patent risk
In this dynamic environment, patent protection plays a crucial role in safeguarding fintech innovations that improve user experiences, enhance payment systems, and streamline financial processes. The number of fintech patents and applications continues to grow...
Dykema expands its IP depth with the addition of Michael J. Word in Chicago
Chicago – September 7, 2023 – Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced the addition of Michael Word as a Member of its Intellectual Property Department resident in the firm’s Chicago office. Word joins Dykema after practicing at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago and...
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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