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...
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...
What is settled and what are our expectations after iRhythm?
The March 26, 2025, memo from the US Patent and Trademark Office director significantly changed the way the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) handles institution decisions by establishing a bifurcated process under which the acting director—rather than panels of...
Powell Gilbert announces promotion of Claire Robinson and appoints three new associates
LONDON - Leading IP law firm Powell Gilbert has announced the promotion of Claire Robinson from Senior Associate to Of Counsel, as well as the appointment of three new Associates, reflecting the firm’s commitment to growing and developing its market-leading team. ...
BRG grows IP practice with addition of two economic analysts
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2025 -- Global expert services and consulting firm BRG announced today that Managing Director Robert Mills and Director Frank Stabile have joined the Intellectual Property (IP) group in Los Angeles. Both bring extensive experience in economic...
Venable San Francisco welcomes IP attorney Rebecca B Horton as partner
San Francisco (April 15, 2025) – Venable LLP is pleased to announce the addition of intellectual property (IP) attorney Rebecca Horton to its San Francisco office as a partner. Horton specializes in helping clients protect their IP and brands. A skilled litigator with...
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EIP welcomes Eric Williams as new Managing Partner in the firm’s Denver office
Today marks a new stage in the development of EIP’s US presence as we announce Eric Williams as the new Managing Partner of our Denver office, succeeding Leigh Augustine. With nearly two decades of expertise as a Patent Attorney, Williams’s extensive background...
Michael Ford promoted to partner at Haseltine Lake Kempner
Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK), the intellectual property firm, has promoted Michael Ford to partner with effect from 1 May 2024. Based in the firm’s Glasgow office, Ford is a dual-qualified UK and European patent attorney who primarily works with clients in the...
Finnegan hires USPTO veteran Mary Till
WASHINGTON, DC — Finnegan is pleased to announce that Mary Till has joined the firm after spending nearly 20 years in the Office of Patent Legal Administration at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Serving as Senior Legal Advisor, her responsibilities...
HGF continues to grow with seven new promotions
HGF is pleased to announce that seven members of its team have been promoted from Director to Partner. These promotions will be effective from 1 May 2024 and reflect the immense dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by these individuals....
Ward Hadaway’s new Managing Partner outlines plans to double in size
A leading Northern law firm's new Managing Partner today announced plans to achieve 100% growth within the next 10 years. Steven Petrie has laid out his ambitions after being announced as the new Managing Partner at Ward Hadaway, a firm with offices in Leeds,...
Number of drone patents filed worldwide jumps 16% in past year
R&D in defense driving innovation in drone technology, alongside agriculture and logistics Russia filing significant number of patents as drones used in conflict AI is also a key part of the increase in drone patent filings. The number of global patents filed for...
EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference: an inside look
We were delighted to attend the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference held in Alicante on the 29-30 of April 2024 – special thanks to EUIPO for the invitation and exceptional hospitality throughout the conference. Following a warm welcome from Master of Ceremony Thomas...
Legal dispute redefining COVID-19 vaccine patents and future of mRNA tech
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 was a global effort, but the aftermath has seen a bitter legal battle erupt between pharmaceutical giants. In August 2022, Moderna, a pioneer in messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, launched a lawsuit against Pfizer and BioNTech,...
Delhi High Court awards Ericsson $29 million in SEP case
On 28 March 2024, the Delhi High Court concluded a decade-long litigation between Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson) and Lava Intl. Ltd (Lava) by delivering a landmark judgment that Lava infringed Ericsson’s eight Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) relating to...
Perkins Coie adds partner Zach Hong to IP Practice in New York
NEW YORK (April 25, 2024)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Zach Hong has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice and Patent Prosecution subgroup as a partner in the New York office. Zach joins from digital healthcare company Cleerly, where he was...
Newlink joins the Open Invention Network community
According to Autovista, registrations for plug-in automobiles grew 46% year on year, reaching a record 980,737 units in China. The growth in EV car sales requires sufficient infrastructure to support the growing demand for convenient electricity charging. NaaS...
Celebrating World IP Day: thoughts from our Editorial Board
As World Intellectual Property Day approaches on 26 April, we asked our Editorial Board their thoughts on this year's focus: 'IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity.' Established by the United Nations in 2015, the Sustainable...
USPTO issues guidance on use of AI tools by patent and trademark practitioners
The USPTO recognizes that practitioners are increasingly using AI tools to prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications. Therefore, to “cabin the risks” arising from the use of AI, on April 11, 2024, the USPTO issued guidance on the use of AI tools....
IP and tourism: navigating a path to success in honor of World IP Day 2024
World IP Day is April 26, 2024, and the theme for this year is “IP and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Building our common future with innovation and creativity.” One often overlooked topic is IP and its role in sustainable tourism. Understanding the...
Barnes & Thornburg adds seasoned litigator Nicholas Sarokhanian in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS – Barnes & Thornburg announced today that experienced litigation and dispute resolution attorney Nicholas A F Sarokhanian has joined the firm’s Minneapolis office as a partner in its Litigation Department. Sarokhanian represents businesses in complex,...
Leading IP law firm Mathys & Squire announces the appointment of a new partner in Munich
Part of the continued expansion of Mathys & Squire’s EU practice Intellectual property (IP) law firm Mathys & Squire is delighted to welcome a new partner in their Munich office, Dr Matthias Brittinger. Brittinger brings with him 20 years of experience in the...
CWB launches new brand identity
CWB is excited to share that its new brand identity has been launched. CWB emerged as an unrivaled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading intellectual property specialists Cedar White Bradley, Hahn & Hahn, and PETOŠEVIĆ Group. With 29...
Sunstein managing partner Kerry Timbers represents Singular Computing LLP in patent infringement trial versus Google
Parties enter into a settlement and patent license agreement Boston, MA (April 3, 2024) - Sunstein LLP announced that earlier this year, Google and Singular Computing LLC entered into a settlement and patent license agreement resolving litigation pending in the US...
USPTO set for new fee structure for 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is poised for a pivotal transformation in its fee structure, slated for fiscal year 2025. This overhaul, far from being a mere procedural update, represents a fundamental shift poised to redefine the landscape of...
Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 27 to partnership
15 April 2024 — Herbert Smith Freehills today announced the promotion of 27 new partners globally – another strong promotion round for the firm. Many of the new partners focus on areas that are aligned with the firm's vision and which the firm has prioritized under...
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