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“Clearing the way” in Indian patent law: an equitable consideration in interim injunctions
The principle of "clearing the way" has become a significant, though non-statutory, aspect of Indian patent litigation, particularly in cases involving interim injunctions. This concept, borrowed from UK and European patent law, expects a party intending to enter a...
More than 100 companies join Open Invention Network as it evolves to OIN 2.0
Since 2005, Open Invention Network (OIN) has continued in its mission of protecting and promoting open source software (OSS) from patent threats. Its efforts have shielded the open source community from patent aggression, enabling new kinds of industries to take root...
Mewburn Ellis achieves Great Place To Work™ Certification for second consecutive year
LONDON – European Intellectual Property law firm, Mewburn Ellis, today announces that it has been awarded the Great Place To Work™ Certification 2025 by Great Place to Work ®, marking the firm’s second consecutive year receiving the distinction. The internationally...
The corporate IP tech stack 2026: what in-house teams should demand from AI tools
By 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer be a “nice to have” in corporate IP departments. It will be a baseline requirement for managing invention capture, patent quality, portfolio scale, and legal risk. That transition is already well underway. A 2025 LawNext...
Clarivate reveals Top 100 Global Innovators 2026
The Top 100 organizations lead the way in innovation, contributing an exceptional 16% of the world’s highest-strength AI inventions. London, UK, January 21, 2026 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the...
A shift in gears sees Zwift and Wahoo back in collaboration
Following on from a lawsuit filed by Wahoo against Zwift back in October 2022, alleging that Zwift’s new Hub trainer infringed Wahoo’s patents, it has been confirmed that the lawsuit has been dropped. Zwift, a brand known for its indoor cycling equipment, had limited...
Powerful new search tool will help IPO maintain patent quality
Office (IPO) performs patent searches. ‘SEARCH’ is based on the state-of-the art patent search tool developed and used by the European Patent Office (EPO), widely regarded as the best such tool in the world. The IPO has worked with the EPO to develop ‘SEARCH’ as the...
Protecting organoleptics in food IP: a problem to sink your teeth into!
Recently, plant-based protein manufacturer “Juicy Marbles” announced their newest product: vegan pork ribs, with edible bones. The soy-based ribs will join the brand’s roster of plant-based “whole cuts”, filet steaks, and joints. The USP of the Juicy Marbles range is...
Integrating intellectual property considerations in AI into contract drafting: insights from the World Commerce & Contracting Conference 2023
Amidst engaging dialogues held at the World Commerce & Contracting (WCCC) conference in Melbourne this month, the potent impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation has emerged as a compelling subject of reflection and dialogue for the legal profession...
Imprisonment provisions removed from the Patents Act to bolster trust-based governance
After being cleared by both houses of Parliament, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 (JVB) received presidential assent on 11 August 2023 and thus became the law. Several provisions in different Acts have been decriminalized through this bill by...
Delhi High Court quashes competition inquiry against Ericsson
The Delhi High Court, in a judgment dated 13.07.2023, has quashed the investigations being conducted by the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”), the market regulator in India, into allegations of abuse of dominant position against Ericsson for exercise of its...
Government proposes amendments to Indian Patent Rules
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the body responsible for administering Indian IP laws has, on August 22, 2023, published the Draft Patents (Amendment), Rules, 2023 (Draft Rules). The Draft Rules...
Transformation consultation II – Modernizing IPO’s services Consultation kicks off work on new digital trademarks and designs services
Government launches consultation as work on new trademarks and designs services starts The UK Government has launched a second consultation on proposed changes to allow the Intellectual Property Office to deliver better digital services. In July, the government...
Room temperature superconductivity in sight
Room temperature superconductivity has been a dream for researchers and industry alike for many years, and a new paper released by South Korean scientists suggests that it may have been discovered. The ability to conduct electricity without loss of energy has the...
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