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Another milestone in China’s implementing regulations of patent law
The Implementing Regulations and Examination Guidelines came into force in January this year. The new regulations have optimized the previous version in aspects such as application, examination, enforcement, and protection. These optimizations should make applying for...
Google settles lawsuit over computer chips that power AI
On January 24, 2024, Google LLC settled a patent infringement lawsuit over computer chips that power its artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The settlement comes the same day that closing arguments were scheduled to begin in a trial on the lawsuit by Singular...
The Irish Government announces referendum on joining the UPC
The Irish Government has announced that it will hold a referendum on joining the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in June 2024. This news moves Ireland closer to becoming the 18th EU country to join the UPC and unitary patent (UP) system. The news was widely welcomed by the...
China’s revised Seed Law allows breeders to bet the farm
From knock-off luxury clothing to replica iPads, trademark and copyright infringement come in many forms. More recently, copycats are turning to plant breeders' highly crafted innovations: fruits and vegetables. Specifically, in China, there are a growing number of...
Chips and justice: PepsiCo’s battle over potato variety in India
PepsiCo, the world's second-largest food and beverage corporation, has finally won the long-term court battle against a group of Indian farmers concerning IP rights over its registered potato variety. Recently, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court Division Bench set aside a...
LOT Network achieves significant membership milestone – 1,000 members and counting
LOT Network releases detailed report on its breadth of protections across software, automotive, electronics and other high-tech industries PHOENIX (OCTOBER 28, 2020) - LOT Network Inc., the leading international community of high-tech companies protecting against...
Chris Carter & Mattia Pagani report: new roulette layout application refused by Australian Patent Office
On 16 October 2020, in the decision of Crown Melbourne Limited [2020] APO 47, the Australian Patent Office refused a patent application by casino owner Crown Melbourne Ltd for a new roulette table layout after it found that the new layout did not provide any...
Cloud gaming positioned for strong future growth according to new research from Clarivate
More than four in five gamers who do not currently play cloud games say they will start cloud gaming in the next twelve months London, UK, October 20, 2020 — Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace...
Robert Stoll reports: Supreme Court to hear Athrex Case on issues relating to the Appointment of Patent Judges
In a not unexpected decision, the Supreme Court (SC) granted cert to hear the Athrex v. Smith and Nephew, Inc. case on October 13, 2020 on two questions. The first question is whether the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) judges are “principal” officers needing...
Karmanya Singh Sareen discusses why the TKDL should be made public
The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is the first database of its kind in India. It is being used to document and protect traditional Indian knowledge of medicinal practices, from misappropriation and monopolization by corporate entities and foreign...
Jonathan Foster, Appleyard Lees trainee patent attorney, goes above and beyond to raise awareness this World Mental Health Day
Jonathan Foster, Appleyard Lees trainee patent attorney, is raising awareness of and working to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness. Jonathan is working with the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) and Jonathan’s voice, an organisation...
Synamedia Joins LOT Network
First UK-headquartered video and pay-TV solutions provider to join the non-profit community London – October 8, 2020 – Synamedia, the world’s largest independent video software provider, today announced it has joined the global non-profit organization LOT Network as a...
Jevgenijs Fortuna gives an overview on Registered Community Design
Content of packaging is neither part of the industrial design, nor does it extend the protection conferred on the design. The CJEU has put an end to the saga of invalidity of Registered Community Designs for sprats in transparent packaging (C-199/20 and C-200/20) by...
CEO of Clarivate Jerre Stead comments on the acquisition of CPA Global
Clarivate Completes Acquisition of CPA Global to Form a Global Intellectual Property Powerhouse Creates end-to-end solution covering the entire intellectual property, science and innovation lifecycle Clarivate reaffirms standalone 2020 financial outlook London, U.K.,...
Mathys & Squire launches innovative online advisory platform providing IP resources for startups, SMEs and entrepreneurs
Genprex names seasoned IP Executive, Thomas C. Gallagher, as Senior Vice President of Intellectual Property and Licensing
Katherine Wang, Partner at Ropes & Gray, summarizes the Draft Measures proposed by NMPA.
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