Sílvia Bessa Venda reports: Excessive pharmaceutical prices in times of COVID-19
In the EU, unlike in the US, monopoly pricing constitutes an abuse of dominant position. It is not for competition to regulate prices, so the Competition Authorities have been rather cautious in this matter. According to the case law of the ECJ, the assessment...
Sidley Austin Report: affirmance of $182M judgment from jury trial on biotech patent
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently upheld a US $182 million judgment in favor of Bayer HealthCare against Baxalta’s flagship hemophilia drug Adynovate. Bayer had sued Baxalta for patent infringement in the District of Delaware. On...
Sonal Mishra reports: Ordinance to dissolve the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB)
The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Bill, 2021 was introduced in the house of the people (Lok Sabha) by the Government, on February 13, 2021. The aforesaid bill could not be taken up for consideration and passing in the house of the...
Withers & Rogers appoints new Chair and Head of Strategic Operations
European intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers, is delighted to announce the appointment of as its new Chair, as well as the appointment of Zoe Bailey, who is joining the firm as its new Head of Strategic Operations. With her career in intellectual property...
EIP announces hire of new CEO from AWA
EIP, the leading international IP firm, have announced the appointment of Magnus Hallin as Chief Executive. He joins from AWA, an eminent European IP firm. Magnus is a lawyer who spent 10 years practicing IP law and litigation before moving into management at AWA...
IP leader Powell Gilbert further expands team with new associate hire
Law firm adds Jennifer O’Kane to its growing team LONDON – Top-ranked IP law firm Powell Gilbert LLP today announces that it has bolstered its team with the appointment of Jennifer O’Kane as an associate. Jennifer’s arrival makes her the fifth addition to the...
Nokia and Samsung sign patent licensing agreement for video standards
Agreement covers use of Nokia’s inventions in video standards Espoo, Finland – Nokia and Samsung sign patent licensing agreement. Nokia recently announced that it has signed a patent license agreement with Samsung, which covers the use of Nokia’s innovations...
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Anaqua acquires Quantify IP to offer advanced intellectual property cost budgeting and forecasting capabilities
Acquisition expands and enhances IP management products with Global IP Estimator and Portfolio Estimator Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property management solutions, today announced that it has acquired global IP cost estimating software...
CTC Legal Media partners with ‘Stuff You Should Know About IP’ podcast
CTC Legal Media is very excited to announce the partnership with the podcast 'Stuff You Should Know About IP' - a entertaining and didactic show that explores many aspects of IP in a relatable and relevant way. Previous episodes include: The Crystal Ball of Data...
NorthInvest partners with leading intellectual property law firm Appleyard Lees
Leeds-based investment non-profit NorthInvest and Appleyard Lees are delighted to announce their partnership, offering specialist IP support to tech and digital start-ups. This collaboration will enable Appleyard Lees to help Northern start-ups reach their full...
European IP professionals struggle with getting value for money from IP management services and technology, according to NovumIP research
74% of those surveyed in Europe are not satisfied with their current technology systems. The number one investment area for European IP professionals is IP advisory/strategic services. More than four in ten French respondents and a quarter of British and German...
Sonal Mishra reports: Draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2021
The Government of India through its Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), a wing of Ministry of Commerce and Industry has circulated the draft patents (amendment) rules, 2021 dated 9th Feb, 2021 proposing to amend the patent rules, 2003. The...
Priggya Arora reports: Patent trolls: ICT vs. Pharmaceuticals
Patent trolls have been an element of the intellectual property regime almost since the beginning- although they were known as “patent sharks” during Edison’s time. This is in itself not surprising- any new form of legal system is going to have those who seek to...
New COO for leading intellectual property firm Appleyard Lees
(Manchester – 4 Feb 2021) Appleyard Lees are delighted to announce the appointment of John Kushnick as their Chief Operating Officer (COO). John is based in Manchester. John, who is also a qualified solicitor, joined the leading intellectual property firm on 1...
Anaqua Successfully Completes SOC 2 Examination
Leading IP management solutions provider demonstrates strength of commitment to information and systems security BOSTON, January 26, 2021 – Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property management solutions, today announced that it has...
Ropes & Gray and Novavax pursue a COVID-19 vaccine
Ropes & Gray’s life sciences practice played a critical role in helping longstanding client Novavax, Inc. pursue a COVID-19 vaccine; on January 28, Novavax announced that NVX-CoV2373, its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, met the primary endpoint, with a...
Startup Pakistan reports: Apple granted patent for Face ID biometric security system
Apple has just been granted a new patent that is related to its Face ID biometric security system. The patent details a next gen advancement in facial recognition technology, which apparently uses facial heat mapping for authentication. According to a Patently Apple...
Top-ranked IP law firm Powell Gilbert adds to team with associate hire
Leading IP firm continues to expand its team with the addition of Daniel Down LONDON – Specialist IP law firm Powell Gilbert LLP today announces that it has added to its market-leading team with the appointment of Daniel Down as associate. The hire, which follows the...
Jeffrey Han Rejoins Vinson & Elkins as Intellectual Property Litigation Counsel
Jeffrey Han, an attorney whose practice covers a wide range of intellectual property matters with an emphasis on patent litigation, has rejoined Vinson & Elkins as counsel in the firm’s Austin office. Han’s experience extends to all phases of intellectual property...
NovumIP launches global research report highlighting key challenges and opportunities for IP industry in 2021 and beyond
88% of IP professionals have felt the impact of the pandemic on their organisation, but the majority anticipate a strong recovery Global IP provider NovumIP has today published its ‘IP industry outlook 2021’, a new research report which aims to help IP departments,...
Three new partners at IP boutique firm HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is pleased to welcome three new partners, including two internal promotions and one lateral hire (at the Madrid office). Mathis Breuer (Dusseldorf office) has been working as an attorney since 2013 and joined the firm in 2015. He represents clients...
Carpmaels & Ransford announces new Senior Associate promotions
The promotions will take effect from 1st January 2021 Carpmaels & Ransford is pleased to announce the promotion of Peter Herrick and Russell Woolley to Senior Associate, effective from 1st January 2021. Peter, who sits within the Engineering and Tech teams, has a...
Yokogawa Joins LOT Network to Promote and Safeguard Open Innovation
–Partnership with a global community of leading companies to protect against patent assertion entities– Tokyo, Japan - December 10, 2020 Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces it has joined LOT Network, a global non-profit organization that aims to...
New appointments signal rapid growth for Mewburn Ellis in Munich
Leading European specialist IP firm continues to bolster international offering with a spate of new hires 14 December 2020: Leading European IP firm Mewburn Ellis has continued to demonstrate impressive growth with a series of new hires in its Munich office bringing...
Clarivate Acquires Hanlim IPS
Combining strengths to accelerate innovation in South Korea by offering a more comprehensive range of IP information and insights solutions London, U.K. December 1, 2020 – Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to...
UKRI announces latest tranche of funding to develop legal tech within UK law sector
Wyser, Juralio and Office & Dragons among six businesses to receive funding as part of a £550 million scheme by UKRI to drive innovation during the Covid-19 pandemic UKRI’s Sustainable Innovation Fund targeted organisations requiring investment to keep R&D...
Legrand Innovates with Anaqua’s AQX IP Management Platform
French industrial group selects Anaqua software and services to streamline patent and trademark management processes BOSTON, December 1, 2020 – Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property management solutions, today announced that France’s...
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