UK IPO campaign highlights dangers of counterfeit vehicle parts
The campaign focuses on the serious risks these goods pose, warning that ‘Fake Always Breaks’ The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has launched a new national awareness campaign warning of the dangers of buying counterfeit vehicle parts The ‘Fake Always...
Crystalizing plant variety infringement protection in India
On September 20, 2024, the Delhi High Court ruled in Pioneer Overseas Corporation v. M/s Evercrop Agro Science & Star Agrotech Pvt. Ltd. (CS(COMM) 759/2024), a significant case addressing plant variety infringement under the Protection of Plant Varieties and...
Welcome to Hangzhou! The AIPPI World Congress 2024
AIPPI World Congress 2024 opened its doors in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday, 19 October. All attending were warmly welcomed, and there was general excitement for the next few days of educational sessions, member meetings, and networking. Guoqing ZHANG, Vice Premier of...
German criminal court finds three defendants guilty of fraud for sending misleading invoices to EUIPO customers
In September 2024, the Munich Court (Germany) found three defendants guilty of commercial gang fraud for sending misleading invoices to EUIPO customers. Each defendant was sentenced to one year and 10 months of imprisonment, suspended with a three-year probation...
World’s largest wireless telecommunications operator China Mobile joins Open Invention Network
Chinese companies have become increasingly sophisticated regarding patents. According to the country’s top intellectual property regulator, China National Intellectual Property Administration, the number of invention patents granted in China in the first four months...
Clarivate reveals first year of Unitary Patent Court litigation activity
Consistency in infringement cases with an average of 10 filings per month London, UK - July 10, 2024 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today launched the report One year later in the UPC: First insights from...
PCB Byrne announces the promotion of Olga Bischof to its equity partnership
Olga Bischof joined PCB Byrne in 2023 as a consultant partner and brings with her a wealth of commercial litigation and arbitration expertise, having represented clients in disputes in all divisions of the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and pursuant to the rules of...
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Hoffmann Eitle launches firmwide “Fit-For-the-Future” initiative to transform IP service delivery in partnership with IP technology specialist MaxVal
Los Altos, California, October 4, 2022: Hoffmann Eitle Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartmbB (“Hoffmann Eitle”), one of Europe’s leading IP law firms, today announced that it has selected Symphony, from MaxVal Group, Inc. (“MaxVal”) as the new Intellectual Property...
World Mental Health day, 10/10/22/:10 reasons to contact LawCare
As World Mental Health Day falls on the 10th day of the 10th month here are 10 reasons why you might consider reaching out to legal mental health charity LawCare for support. Everyone you'll speak to on the phone, email or online chat either works in, or has worked in...
The USPTO should review Examiner Analytics if it wants to improve the patents it grants
The USPTO is a unique government organization in that its size is something that is not an issue of partisan contention. The purpose of the patent side of the USPTO – to encourage innovation – is generally encouraged by both sides of the aisle. Public debate...
USPTO Lead Administrative Patent Judge Jennifer Meyer Chagnon joins Sterne Kessler
Washington, D.C. (September 29, 2022) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is pleased to announce Lead Administrative Patent Judge (APJ) Jennifer Meyer Chagnon of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has joined...
Morgan Lewis adds patent prosecution team with technology focus led by Manita Rawat
SILICON VALLEY, September 28, 2022: Morgan Lewis is expanding its nationally recognized intellectual property capabilities with the arrival of a five-member multi-office, technology-focused patent prosecution team led by Manita Rawat, who joins as a partner resident...
Anaqua’s market leadership and innovation in IP management solutions recognized by top industry analyst
Hyperion Research’s MarketViewTM report spotlights Anaqua AQX’s ‘transformational’ integration capabilities and PATTSY WAVE’s ‘streamlined’ approach to docket management BOSTON, September 28, 2022 - Anaqua, the leading global innovation and intellectual property (IP)...
Cybin obtains exclusive license to a novel catalog of psychedelic-based compounds
- Provides access to large catalog of compounds complementary to Company’s preclinical assets - - Strengthens drug discovery and development platform to build future potential novel drug candidates - - Supports broad intellectual property portfolio of innovative...
EIP launches regional hub in Sweden following strategic hires
EIP, the patent law firm specialising in high-value and complex matters, is expanding its presence in the Nordics by opening in Sweden. It is the international firm’s first Nordic office, and the move will bring the firm closer to its existing clients across the...
Finnegan appoints First-Chair ANDA Litigator Scott Burwell to Partner-in-Charge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
WASHINGTON, DC—Finnegan is pleased to announce that partner L. Scott Burwell has been appointed to serve as the firm’s Partner-in-Charge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In this role, he will work closely with the firm’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer...
Powell Gilbert hires life sciences patent litigator as Associate
James Bergus’ appointment marks the firm’s third Associate hire this year LONDON – Specialist IP law firm Powell Gilbert LLP today announces that it has expanded its leading team of IP lawyers with the appointment of James Bergus as an Associate. James joins Powell...
Avanci expands 4G coverage to over 80 auto brands
Avanci’s one-stop licensing marketplace now covers more than 100 million connected vehicles on the world’s roads DALLAS, Texas, September 21, 2022 – Avanci announced that more than 100 million connected vehicles sold by more than 80 automotive brands are covered by an...
MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s largest engine manufacturer, joins the Open Invention Network
Open source software code powers many of the electronic gadgets that people use throughout their day – smartphones, computers and entertainment and gaming devices. It is also the technology that undergirds the financial and communications industries and their...
Mewburn Ellis leads UK IP sector in industry-leading EcoVadis sustainability rankings
Recognition comes as firm launches its in-depth Sustainability Report examining progress to date and strategy for coming years European IP firm Mewburn Ellis has been awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis, the universal sustainability ratings provider. They are the first...
Patent applicants dash to avoid costly new Canadian rules
This article will look at a couple of key aspects of the newest Canadian Patent Rules that have caught the attention of patent filers. Many applicants are currently taking immediate action to avoid the new rules and get grandfathered under the current rules. As...
Could machines take over the world of patent translations?
Under EPO practice, an application is most often filed in one of its official languages – English, French and German. If filed in another language of an EPC-contracting state, a translation of the specification into one of the three EPO official languages must be...
Almost 5,000 drone patents granted last year – a 39% increase
China leads global efforts to dominate drone market, accounting for two-thirds of patents Patents granted for drones worldwide have increased by 39% to 4,876 in the past year*, shows new research by leading intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire. The...
Full programme announced for Lawcare’s inaugural conference
Learn more about how to improve the culture in the law and how to make your legal organisation a happy and healthy place to work Legal mental health charity LawCare has announced the full line up of speakers for its online conference ‘Building a Better Life in the...
Anaqua announces executive leadership changes in the Asia-Pacific region
Shinji Tokunaga Joins as President & General Manager, Japan BOSTON, September 6, 2022 – Anaqua, the leading global innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced changes to its executive leadership team in the...
Perkins Coie Launches Patent Agent Training Program to Expand Patent Counseling and Prosecution Capabilities for High-Tech Clients
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the launch of a new patent agent training program designed to significantly expand the firm’s patent counseling and prosecution capabilities for high-tech clients. Six college graduates, known as technical advisors, are currently...
The first international scientific & business conference on the European patent with unitary effect and the Unified Patent Court to be held in Poland soon!
We are witnessing the most substantial changes in European patent law since its inception. As announced, the European patent with unitary effect will soon become operational, and with it the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will be launched. The establishment of an...
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