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Delete all IP law: a billionaire’s switch from proprietor to opponent
Jack Dorsey tweeted, “Delete all IP law” on April 12, 2025. It is a strange position to take, considering the co-founder of Twitter has a current estimated stake of $1 billion in X Corp. and owns Block, Inc. (formerly Square). X, formerly Twitter, currently has over...
How generative AI is forcing a rethink on obviousness
Generative AI burst into public consciousness at the end of 2022, and by January 2023, ChatGPT—one of the most popular large language models—amassed over 100 million users, becoming the fastest-growing app ever. Since then, much of the focus for intellectual property...
UK Government responds to the AI Action Plan
In January, the UK government set out its response to the AI Opportunities Action Plan that was developed by tech entrepreneur and Chair of Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Matt Clifford CBE. The plan set out recommendations for the government, which...
Artificial intelligence at the EUIPO
AI governance Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the core of the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) vision. Its approach to AI is human-centric, rooted in the needs and priorities of the staff, ensuring that AI serves as a helpful tool to support...
Public interest prevails: Roche denied injunction in patent dispute
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche) brought a Patent infringement case at the Delhi High Court against Natco Pharma Limited (Natco). The claim of Roche was based on infringement of its patent for a compound Risdiplam marketed under the brand name EVRYSDI® used in the...
Tencent demonstrates longstanding dedication to protecting and enhancing the value of IP at INTA’s 2024 Annual Meeting
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – May 22, 2024 – At this week’s International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting, INTA partner and Meeting sponsor Tencent joined thousands of attendees in celebrating the essential role of IP in creativity, commerce, and innovation. The...
‘Squeeze argument’ in patent infringement: tamper-evident closure case
A recent judgment on 8 May 2024, by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, in Guala Closures SPA v. AGI Greenpac Limited sheds light on the strategic maneuver known as the 'squeeze argument' and its profound significance in patent infringement cases. This case underscores...
ERS Genomics and IRBM sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement
The license agreement provides IRBM access to CRISPR gene editing technology to be applied across its drug discovery services offering. Dublin, Ireland, and Rome, Italy, 20 May 2024 — ERS Genomics Limited (‘ERS’), the CRISPR licensing Company, and IRBM, a leader in...
UPC referendum in Ireland postponed
The Irish Government has confirmed its decision to defer the date for the referendum for the ratification of the agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPC), which was due to be held on 7 June 2024 to coincide with the European and Local elections. No alternative date...
Neuroscience nugget for Mental Health Awareness Week: moving with awareness
We all know that being active is important for our physical and mental health. However, I am going to look beyond the obvious benefits of being active and take a deeper dive into the field of neuroscience, which demonstrates the interconnectedness of our mind and body...
16th edition of Global IP Convention, Istanbul: India’s flagship event is now in Turkey
The Global Intellectual Property Conference (GIPC) is where brilliance meets influence. This isn't your average gathering; it's a convergence of thought leaders, industry titans, innovators, legal experts, and executives from Fortune 500 companies. Step into the...
Number of drone patents filed worldwide jumps 16% in past year
R&D in defense driving innovation in drone technology, alongside agriculture and logistics Russia filing significant number of patents as drones used in conflict AI is also a key part of the increase in drone patent filings. The number of global patents filed for...
EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference: an inside look
We were delighted to attend the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference held in Alicante on the 29-30 of April 2024 – special thanks to EUIPO for the invitation and exceptional hospitality throughout the conference. Following a warm welcome from Master of Ceremony Thomas...
Legal dispute redefining COVID-19 vaccine patents and future of mRNA tech
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 was a global effort, but the aftermath has seen a bitter legal battle erupt between pharmaceutical giants. In August 2022, Moderna, a pioneer in messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, launched a lawsuit against Pfizer and BioNTech,...
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