Delhi High Court denies AbbVie’s anti-cMet ADC patent
This article discusses an appeal filed by AbbVie Biotherapeutics Inc. and AbbVie Inc. (Appellants) at the Delhi High Court against the refusal of their patent application (Application No. 201817047767) for an anti-cMet antibody-drug conjugate by the Assistant...
Therapeutic efficacy is a must for a novel intermediate compound to overcome Section 3(d) objection
In an appeal case between Zeria Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., v. The Controller of Patents (C.A.(COMM.IPD-PAT) 452/2022) before the Delhi High Court, wherein the appellant - a Japanese Corporation - filed an Indian Patent Application, numbered 3630/DLNP/2011 (the subject...
UPC and EPO diverge on inventive step: lessons from Amgen’s PCSK9 patent battle
In a landmark test of the new Unified Patent Court (UPC), the European patent landscape faces a striking divergence between the UPC and the European Patent Office (EPO) on the issue of inventive step. The dispute centers on Amgen's European patent EP 3 666 797, which...
Should translation requirements apply equally in patent law?
A recent High Court judgment in India highlights a potential procedural fairness question in patent examination regarding English translation standards. While patent applicants face rigorous translation requirements under multiple Patent Rules, with severe...
Brown Rudnick names Erick Robinson and Jayne Piana as co-chairs of PTAB practice
HOUSTON, February 14, 2025 - Brown Rudnick announced today that partners Erick Robinson and Jayne Piana have been named co-chairs of the firm’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practice. Robinson and Piana are seasoned patent litigators with significant experience...
Herrick bolsters its IP and technology practice with the addition of Milton Springut and Caroline Boehm
NEW YORK – February 6, 2025 – Herrick announced today that Milton Springut, an intellectual property practitioner widely regarded for his work on disputes involving computers and electrical systems as well as luxury fashion brands, has joined the firm as partner from...
Getting your IP Investor-Ready: an event for growing startups
When?: February 18, 2025 – 17.30 GMT start Where?: The White Chapel Building, 10 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 8QS Registration: RSVP here Reddie & Grose LLP, the specialist UK & European intellectual property law firm, is set to host an exclusive event...
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IP law firm Powell Gilbert launches office in Ireland
Dublin presence consolidates the firm’s role in the UPC LONDON, 31 May 2023: Leading IP law firm Powell Gilbert today announces the launch of a new office in Dublin to support the firm’s work in advising and representing clients before the Unified Patent Court (UPC)....
Rouse expands leadership team as it continues to invest for growth
Rouse names new Chief People Officer and Chief Technology Officer LONDON, 31 May 2023: Leading International IP services firm Rouse today announces two new leadership hires to support its growth and development strategy. Elle Shoben has been hired as the new Chief...
Proposal for a regulation on standard essential patents
On 27 April 2023 the European Commission presented its proposal for a new regulatory framework for the licensing of standard essential patents (SEPs) in the EU. The draft regulation seeks to '(i) make available detailed information on SEPs and existing FRAND terms and...
Is the European Artificial Intelligence Act going to become the de-facto global regime for artificial intelligence?
11 May 2023 marked the day the European Parliament's Committees gave the green light to the proposed European Artificial Intelligence Act (“EU AI Act”). It is now scheduled for a final debate in Parliament on 13 June 2023. Some members of European Parliament are...
LiquidText achieves ISO 27001 certification, ensuring enhanced information security
New York – May 23, 2023 - LiquidText, the award-winning reading, note-taking and document analysis platform, is proud to announce its recent achievement of ISO 27001 certification. This internationally recognized certification demonstrates LiquidText’s unwavering...
Matheson and UCD launch new fellowship to promote diversity in the legal profession
Matheson announces today a new partnership with University College Dublin (UCD) to launch the Matheson Diversity in Law Newman Fellowship which aims to promote greater diversity within the legal profession. The fellowship will contribute to building research-based...
Gilead wins: high-stakes battle over HIV drug patents
In the hallowed halls of intellectual property (IP) and the pharmaceutical industry, Gilead Sciences' recent victory over the US government is a game changer, folks. This isn't just about Gilead shaking off the government's patent claims like a dog shaking off water;...
Number of UK “Green Channel” patents falls by 47% within the last year
The fall in patent applications indicates the need for a better system to stimulate green technology Reduction of patent fees likely to increase eco-friendly inventions The number of “Green Channel” patent applications in the UK has fallen by 47% within the last year,...
Avanci Broadcast adds ETRI, KPN, NEC and NERC-DTV as licensors
One-stop Licensing Platform Expands to Over 80% of Essential Patent Families for the ATSC 3.0 Broadcasting Standard DALLAS, Texas, May 22, 2023 – Avanci Broadcast, the one-stop licensing platform for ATSC 3.0 launched in March 2023, today announced the addition of...
IPO published transformation document: new patents service – one year to go
The new service will see the process of applying for a patent dramatically transformed over the next 12 months. Today, the IPO has published a transformation document which sets out what patents customers can expect over the next 12 months, and details of upcoming...
BDB Pitmans advise leading data analytics company, Eclipse Analytics Limited
BDB Pitmans have advised leading data analytics company, Eclipse Analytics Limited (Eclipse), on the protection of its intellectual property rights in a deal with a global horse racing operation. Eclipse provides data analytics for bloodstock and horse racing. Based...
STILFOLD patents “industrial origami” manufacturing technology and paves the way for net-zero manufacturing
Swedish design and technology company STILFOLD - the parent company of electromobility startup STILRIDE - has been granted its first patent right for its innovative “industrial origami” manufacturing technology. STILFOLD's technology enables designers to produce...
Clarivate and IPwe to provide financial valuations and business insights for IP assets
Integration of Smart Intangible Asset Management into IPfolio to transform intellectual property management Clarivate to host Innovation Lab during INTA Annual Meeting in Singapore where attendees can view a demo of IPfolio and SIAM integration London, U.K., May 17,...
Unified Patent Court: continued preparations for its imminent launch
The implementation roadmap for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) was released in October 2022 by the UPC Preparatory team. The roadmap displays the key activities and milestones for the UPC in the lead up to its scheduled launch on June 1, 2023. One of those major...
Evergreening of patents: an elixir of life for pharmaceutical companies
“Mindless habitual behaviour is the enemy of innovation.”- Rosabeth Moss Kanter Grant of a patent is a monopoly right given exclusively to an inventor for a limited period of time. Such an invention should be new, non- obvious, and a useful product or process. In the...
Mental Health Awareness Week: get help!
Angus Lyon, LawCare volunteer and former solicitor who now works counselling lawyers online, writes about anxiety in the legal profession for Mental Health Awareness Week. There’s an old New Yorker cartoon by Danny Shanahan. Panel 1 shows Timmy floundering in a fast...
This Mental Health Awareness Week, LawCare is getting the legal community talking about anxiety
Anxiety is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) and LawCare, the legal mental health and wellbeing charity, are highlighting the prevalence of anxiety in the legal community. Anxiety is one of the top three reasons people working in the law...
LexOrbis successfully hosts 5th edition of the AIPLA Women in IP Global Networking Event 2023
On April 28, 2023, the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi was abuzz with over 100+ women professionals from different segments, all in attendance for the Women in IP Global Networking Event 2023 hosted by LexOrbis on behalf of the American Intellectual Property Law...
The three fallacies in modern patent translation 2.0
I am reading a book entitled "Translation Accuracy and Dissemination of Disclosure of Patent Information: An Analysis of Translation and its Influence on Patent Law" by Dr. Aline Larroyed. It is a highly recommended book for patent professionals who must deal with...
Non-compete agreements: shielding or shackling innovation?
Introduction In recent years, former employees of Companies have launched innovative solutions to meet the needs of the public, such as the recent launch of Bluesky, a social media platform by Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter. These recent events have sparked...
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