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UKIPO launches Knowledge Asset Management Hub
New resource to strengthen IP capability and support commercialization across the UK research sector The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has today launched the Knowledge Asset Management Hub. This new resource is designed to help universities and other...
Hyundai Motor and Kia join OIN 2.0 community
Modern cars may be powered by gasoline or electricity – but they run on code. Software-defined vehicles, connected-car platforms, and cloud services now depend on Linux and other open-source technologies. That dependence carries some patent risk capable of stalling...
Clarivate introduces IPOne
A unified IP intelligence platform for AI-powered research ecosystem, workflow automation, and enterprise AI connectors London, UK - May 29, 2026 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced IPOne, a unified...
The IP operating model is broken – and billable hours won’t fix it
The legal profession has never been comfortable with disruption. But what's happening in intellectual property (IP) right now isn't a trend to monitor from a distance. It's a fundamental shift in how IP work gets done, and attorneys who don't adapt will find...
Road to victory: how Innoscience turned an ITC threat into an approval hearing of its redesigns and secured uninterrupted market access
Innoscience did not simply defend itself in a high-stakes Section 337 investigation at the US International Trade Commission (“ITC”)—it rewrote the playbook. Rather than waiting for a final ruling on the accused products, Innoscience pursued and implemented critical...
Tesla demolishes Avago in two UPC cases
Late August 2024 saw two UPC cases decided in Avago’s patent litigation battles with Tesla, with Tesla coming out in front in each case. In the first decision, by the UPC Local Division Hamburg, Avago’s patent EP1612910B1 was narrowed to such an extent that there was...
Important notice from UKIPO: action needed to continue using EPO online filing
European Patent Office (EPO) smart cards will expire soon. The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has updated its information on GOV.UK with specific details on what actions customers need to take and when. After September 30, 2024, customers will no longer be...
Delhi High Court allows Blackberry patent on ‘auto-selection of media files’
The convergence of various technologies on single devices has posed significant challenges to technology developers. The Appellant, BlackBerry Limited, is a corporation organized under the laws of Ontario, Canada, specializes in providing telecommunication products,...
MR Technologies emerge victorious in patent infringement case against Western Digital
Many remarkable legal actions have been taken on behalf of MR Technologies GmbH. Recently, it proved to be victorious in a dispute against Western Digital Technologies Inc. by defending its IP at the US District Court for the Central District of California....
The rise of “dupe” culture: designers struggle to protect their designs
With rising prices, it can be tough to look cute on a budget. The rise of fast fashion and “dupes” – cheap imitations of more expensive goods – have captivated the younger generation. In the past, wearing an imitation of a brand was looked down on. The new generation...
USPTO updates on AI patent eligibility: key takeaways for practitioners
The USPTO has issued updated guidelines on patent subject matter eligibility, specifically addressing artificial intelligence (AI) inventions under 35 USC 101. These updates, aligned with Executive Order 14110, clarify the evaluation process for AI innovations,...
The Uber-Waymo patent dispute: self-driving technology’s legal battles
Self-driving technology, once the stuff of science fiction, has become a rapidly advancing field poised to revolutionize transportation. At the heart of this technological evolution are companies like Uber and Waymo, pioneers in developing autonomous vehicles....
UKIPO issues new Civil Procedure Rules guidance
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has today issued new guidance reminding legal professionals of their obligation under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) to notify the UKIPO of new court cases started in the UK courts, which involve registered intellectual...
HGF launches forward-thinking and inclusive parental leave policy
This policy positions HGF as the first Intellectual Property firm in the UK to provide all eligible colleagues, irrespective of gender, with access to the best parental leave and pay offering including up to 52 weeks of leave with 26 weeks at full pay. Launching...
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