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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...
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...
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...
Clarivate’s IPfolio and renewal services selected by IGT
Managing global intellectual property more efficiently with trusted data, expert support, and integrated services London, UK, May 21, 2026 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced that IPfolio has been...
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...
UPC grants access to evidence but concerns remain over how transparent the new European Court system is going to be
Comments on the Unified Patent Court’s (UPC) decision to grant Mathys & Squire's access to evidence in a Unified Patent Court case between Astellas and Healios Background Mathys & Squire, the intellectual property law firm, had brought a test case to try and...
Calcutta High Court sets aside template order in patent (post-grant) opposition proceedings
Terex India Private Limited (Terex) filed an appeal against the order passed by the Deputy Controller of Patent and Designs on March 2, 2023 (under Section 117A of The Patents Act, 1970), challenging the refusal of the post-grant opposition filed by Terex for the...
The obviousness-type double patenting saga continues!
It is very common for patentees to have multiple granted patents within the same patent family, and due to patent term adjustment (PTA), one or more of those patents could expire well beyond the expiration date of other patents in the family. However, what if an...
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