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 validates second medical use patent in Sanofi v. Amgen antibody therapeutics ruling, finds non-infringement
The Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has handed down a key decision in UPC CFI 505/2024, affirming the validity of a second medical use patent owned by Regeneron and licensed to Sanofi. The case involved alleged infringement by Amgen’s PCSK9...
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...
Annual Report 2024 of the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office
The Annual Report 2024 of the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office has been published today. It is available in English, German, and French on the Boards' website. Delivering decisions of the highest quality continued to be a central priority in 2024. As in...
Clarivate identifies top 50 universities powering global innovation
Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released The top 50 universities powering global innovation report, which analyzes the critical role of research in shaping global industrial innovation and societal impact, using data and...
Omnus Law appoints four practice group chairs in emerging industries
January 29, 2025 - Omnus Law, a firm redefining the practice of law by prioritizing attorney well-being and streamlined client services to deliver superior results with fewer compromises, announces its first major leadership appointments with Practice Group Chairs:...
Buchalter welcomes new IP shareholder in Arizona
January 28, 2025 – Buchalter is pleased to announce that Jonathon Talcott has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in the Scottsdale, Arizona office and as a member of the Intellectual Property Practice group. Talcott is an accomplished intellectual property counselor,...
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RPC hires Dr Matthew Jones as Partner to join its award-winning IP and technology practice
International law firm RPC announced today that intellectual property (IP) lawyer and patent specialist Dr Matthew Jones has joined the firm's award-winning IP and technology practice as a Partner in London. Jones joins RPC from boutique patent firm EIP, where he has...
Powell Gilbert promotes TMT-focused IP litigator to partnership
Rajvinder Jagdev has a computer science background and focuses on IP disputes in the TMT sector Specialist IP law firm Powell Gilbert LLP today announces that Of Counsel Rajvinder Jagdev has been promoted to its partnership, bringing the total number of partners at...
EIP Litigation head moves to new role as chairman
– EIP, the international high-value patents firm, has announced changes to its leadership. From 1 April 2023 current Head of EIP Litigation, Gary Moss, will move to become Chairman of EIP. Litigation partners Andrew Sharples and Robert Lundie Smith will become...
Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum is now a certified B Corporation
Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum is the leading company in intellectual and industrial property and intangible asset management in Argentina, and has been certified as a B Corporation by B Lab, the global non-profit organization. As highlighted by Juan Carlos Ojam, managing...
MoU between IPO and CMA
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has agreed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today. This MoU reiterates the commitment of the IPO and CMA to furthering their strong co-operation, and work closely in areas...
Clarivate announces Gordon Samson as President of Intellectual Property
Naming the first of three business leaders for its newly created market segments Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust, today announced that Gordon Samson, currently Chief Product Officer, has...
Evolving scope of patent claim amendment
The recent orders from the Delhi High court clarify that the claims can be amended by including the features from the description, thus redefining the permissibility of the claim amendments by the Indian Patent Act. The Delhi High Court, Intellectual Property Division...
Innovation stays strong: patent applications in Europe continue to grow in 2022
Patent applications at the European Patent Office (EPO) up 2.5% despite global uncertainties Record demand for patents reflects attractiveness of European market Digital and clean-energy technologies on the rise China and US are main engines of growth in patent...
Anaqua provides platform for intellectual property management to Fujitsu
BOSTON, March 28, 2023 – Anaqua, the leading innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced that information and communications technology company Fujitsu has adopted Anaqua’s AQX platform to optimize the digital management...
Circle joins LOT Network to protect digital asset products from patent litigation
BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circle Internet Financial, a global digital financial technology firm and the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), today announced it has joined LOT Network, a non-profit global community of companies that protects its members against...
SoftSmile honored as 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award Winner
SoftSmile’s first product, VISION, ranks as a top AI-driven solution that is democratizing orthodontics NEW YORK - March 23, 2023 - SoftSmile, a technology company focused on delivering best in class software to the dental and orthodontic industry, today was named a...
Is ChatGPT for patent lawyers?
When I was young, Steve Jobs famously called computers “bicycles for the mind,” and the metaphor helped explain why computers are so useful to human beings. Bicycles help humans conserve energy from one step to the next, which is why they are the best walkers in the...
A surge in innovation in the Femtech sector is set to revolutionise healthcare for women
And this is just the beginning says Mewburn Ellis report LONDON – International IP firm Mewburn Ellis today publishes its latest report which explores some of the exciting new technologies that have entered the Femtech market in recent years, as well as analyzing the...
Alice Motions at the pleading stage in patent infringement litigations in the United States
Defendants in patent infringement cases filed in the United States by non-practicing entities (commonly known as “patent trolls”) typically move to dismiss such cases pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12 on patent eligibility grounds. The recent decision...
Mewburn Ellis backs up strong growth with four partner promotions
Leading European Intellectual Property firm announces the promotion of two equity partners, two new partners along with a new IP Director whilst strengthening its legal team in Munich with new Senior Associate LONDON – Intellectual Property firm Mewburn Ellis today...
Avanci Broadcast launched as one-stop licensing platform for ATSC 3.0 standard
New platform includes more than 70% of ATSC 3.0 essential patent families and licensees responsible for vast majority of ATSC 3.0 televisions sold to date DALLAS, Texas, March 7, 2023 – Avanci, a leader in simplifying the sharing of advanced technologies, has launched...
The wonder materials driving battery innovation
Every aspect of the battery lifecycle is experiencing innovation which is pushing batteries towards being arguably the most important technology of the 21st century. For this reason, our recently published Battery Insights & IP Trends special report analyses...
A killer comma (,) that crashed Boeings’ patent
Boeing the US aerospace giant ended up losing a very crucial patent due to a misplaced comma in the patent claim. Background: The patent under question was EP1798 872 dealing with the method of handling aircraft communication. The method discloses the use of different...
Third largest semiconductor production equipment manufacturer joins Open Invention Network
Across the globe, governments are in a race to bring semiconductor manufacturing within their borders. The United States is providing an unprecedented $39 billion in government support to build new semi factories and to expand production. Why? Because chips are the...
Robert A. Matthews joins Leverage IP as its patent-law expert
Newest leader brings three decades of legal experience to IP consultancy Bridgewater, NJ (March 6, 2023) – Leverage IP, a global consultancy providing holistic IP strategy, unparalleled advising, and creative solutions to help companies benefit financially from their...
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