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US ITC opens patent probe into Samsung, Apple, and Google over audio technology
BoomCloud 360 alleges that devices incorporating spatial-audio technologies infringe three US patents and seeks a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened a Section 337 investigation into Apple,...
US ITC opens patent probe into Samsung, Apple, and Google over audio technology
BoomCloud 360 alleges that devices incorporating spatial-audio technologies infringe three US patents and seeks a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened a Section 337 investigation into Apple,...
USPTO tightens requirements for restoring abandoned and lapsed patent rights
New practice reduces from two years to one year the period after which applicants and patent owners must provide additional information explaining an unintentional delay. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has changed its practice for petitions...
Daiichi Sankyo loses six Chinese patent-linkage cases over mirogabalin
CNIPA reportedly finds generic versions of two dosage strengths fall outside three Daiichi Sankyo formulation patents. Daiichi Sankyo has lost six Chinese patent-linkage cases concerning generic versions of mirogabalin after China's National Intellectual Property...
English Court of Appeal backs arbitration for global RAND determination in SEP dispute
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an SEP owner can, in appropriate circumstances, offer an immediate license under which final RAND terms are determined by arbitration, potentially providing a single mechanism for resolving global licensing terms. The English...
The cost of waiting: what AI inaction is already costing patent professionals
Picture two patent attorneys starting their Monday morning. The first opens their inbox to a stack of prior art searches, a half-drafted application, and three client requests for updates. They start at the beginning and work through the pile, as they always have. The...
Europe lags behind in securing funding from intellectual property, new EUIPO report finds
Europe is strong in innovation and ideas, but the underuse of intellectual property (IP) as a basis for financing widens the gap with other global economies. Financial and market constraints push many innovative firms to relocate outside the EU. Stronger IP portfolios...
New digital patents services have launched
Today, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has launched a suite of new digital services to apply for, manage, or renew UK patents. The services launched today allow customers to apply for, manage, and renew UK patents in one place. This marks the next step in...
Build vs buy your AI? What patent firms need to know before deciding
The question has moved from law firm strategy meetings into urgent territory: should we build our own AI solution, or buy one? It's a fair question—and for most patent practices, the answer is clearer than it might first appear. AI is no longer a curiosity in the...
Businesses have weeks to beat a sharp rise in UK IP costs
A significant shift is coming for businesses that rely on UK intellectual property rights. From 1 April 2026, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) will implement its biggest fee increase for some time (trademark fees have been unchanged since 1998, design fees...
US Patent Office modernizes design patent examination for computer-generated designs
For more than 30 years, the United States has granted design protection for computer-generated designs such as graphical user interfaces and icons. These designs have traditionally been deemed a “surface ornamentation” design on a “display screen,” which serves as the...
UPC Court of Appeal makes inaugural CJEU referral on long-arm jurisdiction
Two orders issued by the UPC Court of Appeal on 6 March 2026 in Dyson Technology Limited v. Dreame International (Hongkong) Limited and others mark a pivotal moment in the development of the UPC as a pan-European enforcement forum. For the first time, the Court of...
Patent Prosecution in China: What In-House Teams Need to Know in 2026: April 9, 2026
Join us for an Insight IP Virtual Boardroom exploring “Patent Prosecution in China: What In-House Teams Need to Know in 2026”, taking place on 9 April 2026. This session is designed for in-house counsel, IP managers, and legal professionals seeking practical insight...
CAS IP Finder™: precision IP search without compromise
Effective intellectual property (IP) research requires precision, speed, and access to comprehensive data. CAS IP Finder, powered by STN™, continues the STN® legacy by enabling trusted, accurate searches without the complexity of traditional systems. Combining...
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