Pravin Anand, Prachi Agarwal, and Elisha Sinha of Anand and Anand explore the complexities of biosimilar litigation, examining India’s Guidelines on Similar Biologics, which have shaped key cases to ensure pharmaceutical products meet regulatory standards for market approval and sale.

Osamu Yamamoto of Yuasa and Hara examines the recent Intellectual Property High Court decision on a patent infringement case involving a “composition for breast augmentation,” emphasizing the importance of balancing healthcare practices with robust patent protection.

Andy sits down with The Patent Lawyer to discuss the vital role of IP in driving innovation and collaboration within the clean energy sector, addressing the challenges and strategies that ensure the company’s technology remains at the forefront of the industry.

Mark Nichols and Peter Finnie of Potter Clarkson provide insight into their assistance in the upcoming UK High Court appeal involving Dr Stephen Thaler’s AI system, DABUS; a significant case that may determine whether a human can be named as the inventor of an AI-generated invention.

Xiaodong Wang and Yajing Zhang of Beijing Sanyou IP Agency Ltd. examine the key challenges of patenting AI algorithms within traditional patent systems and provide strategic guidance for developing effective and comprehensive patent protection in this evolving field.

Yoshiteru Mizumoto of Asamura IP analyzes recent trends in AI-related patent applications across Japan, the US, Europe, China, and Korea, highlighting the need for Japan to update its legislation to clarify whether AI can be recognized as an inventor.

Michael Pfeifer and Dirk Schüßler-Langeheine of HOFFMANN EITLE reflect on the two years since the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent came into effect, providing strategic guidance for navigating and optimizing UPC/UP approaches.

Ranjan Narula and Suvarna Pandey of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explore the recent decision in Dolby International AB & Anr v. Lava International Limited, highlighting the value of pro tem arrangements in cases involving SEPs, due to their unique nature and their public interest implications.

Mikhael Mikhalev of Maschoff Brennan outlines the USPTO’s newly established statutory penalties for false claims of small or micro entity status, providing guidance to patent attorneys on how to avoid these sanctions.

Ana Paula Caetano Rocha of Vaz e Dias Advogados & Associados discusses Brazil’s recent accession to the Budapest Treaty, a move driven by the need to standardize and simplify the international recognition of biological material deposits, thereby strengthening national innovation.

Erick Robinson and Eugene Goryunov of Brown Rudnick tackle the concept of ‘motivation to combine’ in the context of prior art references in obviousness analysis, highlighting its inconsistent treatment by the courts.

Dr Joshita Davar Khemani and Sonal Mishra of L. S. Davar & Co. focus on how courts are addressing issues related to prior art combinations and the formation of Person Skilled in the Art (PSITA) teams, highlighting significant cases that underscore the importance of clear technical reasoning in patent rejections.

Otto Licks, Alysson Araujo, and João Cruz of Licks Attorneys emphasize Brazil’s rise over the past two decades as a leading jurisdiction for patent enforcement, propelled by a reliable and efficient legal framework that has offered strong protection for patent holders, particularly in the ICT and life sciences sectors.

Corina Silva Alvarez of Uhthoff Gomez Vega & Uhthoff shares insight into the recent developments regarding divisional application practice, following the introduction of the Federal Law for Protection of Industrial Property in Mexico.

Sergio L. Olivares Sr. and Mauricio Samano of OLIVARES review the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property, highlighting a significant gap in the legislation stemming from the absence of regulations governing divisional applications.

Yury Kuznetsov of Gorodissky & Partners provides expert guidance on the essential tools IP firms should adopt and evaluates the potential benefits of AI-driven solutions and mobile applications.

Robert Klinski of Patentship presents a practical blueprint for IP professionals working with digital technology inventions, particularly in software-heavy domains such as AI, gaming, or fintech and edtech. Drawing on real-world EPO rejection patterns, Robert provides actionable reframing strategies using established EPO logic, especially the problem-solution approach used to asses patentability and inventive step under Articles 52 EPC and 56 EPC.

Vakhnina and Partners reflects on the career of its Founder and Senior Partner, Dr Tatiana Vakhnina, whose leadership and over 50 years of expertise have been instrumental in shaping the firm’s practice and driving its achievements.