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Open Invention Network boosts open source prior art in partnership with Software Heritage
For software, patent examiners are challenged in finding prior art because much of it exists outside traditional patent databases. It's buried in open-source code repositories, developer forums, conference proceedings, and informal technical documentation that...
Decoding inventive step: Madras High Court establishes economic significance as an independent pillar for inventive step
In a significant development for industrial biotechnology and intellectual property jurisprudence, the Hon'ble High Court of Madras has set aside the Patent Office order refusing a patent to Danish Biotech giant Novozymes A/S. Decided by Hon'ble Mr. Justice...
Live Webinar: Reserving freedom to operate in the era of “patent everything”
Join an expert panel for a live webinar on 19 May at 10am PST (1pm EST, 6pm BST) exploring how IP leaders are rethinking freedom to operate (FTO) as patent filing volume accelerates and competitive landscapes evolve faster than traditional clearance cycles can keep...
A growing corporate blind spot: the rise of unprotected intangible assets
Despite relying heavily on intellectual property to drive growth, many companies still treat IP management as a back‑office function rather than a strategic priority. A fundamental shift is underway in how corporate value is created, and many executives are only...
UKIPO publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting out its priorities and commitments for the year ahead. The plan outlines how the UKIPO will continue to deliver a modern, trusted IP framework that continues to...
World’s largest wireless telecommunications operator China Mobile joins Open Invention Network
Chinese companies have become increasingly sophisticated regarding patents. According to the country’s top intellectual property regulator, China National Intellectual Property Administration, the number of invention patents granted in China in the first four months...
Patent law and litigation without Chevron deference
In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the Supreme Court overturned Chevron in a 6-3 decision, thereby eliminating nearly 40 years of Chevron deference to administrative agencies. Based on Section 706 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the majority held that...
Clarivate reveals first year of Unitary Patent Court litigation activity
Consistency in infringement cases with an average of 10 filings per month London, UK - July 10, 2024 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today launched the report One year later in the UPC: First insights from...
Second decision of the Court of Appeal of the UPC on claim construction
On May 13, 2024, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) handed down its second decision dealing with claim construction (CoA_1/2024 / ApL_8/2024). In the first decision of February 26, 2024 (CoA_335/2023 / App_576355/2023), the court had already...
Behind the scenes: Potter Clarkson’s IP Summer School
Our Editor-in-Chief, Faye Waterford, had the unique opportunity to attend Potter Clarkson’s residential IP Summer School, an exclusive event that took place on June 25-26 at the University of Nottingham. After a very warm welcome and humorous icebreaker conducted by...
Samsung’s preemptive strike: precedent or predictable?
Consumers are very familiar with tech product launches. Years of research, speculation, tech blog rumors, and even legal filings all build anticipation for the long-awaited official announcement. The dramatization of the process is, of course, all part of the...
Filings of secret ‘National Security’ patents increase 36% in a year amid military tech developments
Increase in defense spending thought to be driving the trend National security patents cover military-grade technology, sophisticated comms equipment drones, and cutting-edge materials. The number of secret ‘National Security’ patents filed in the UK – those deemed by...
IBM settles patent infringement lawsuit against Rakuten over e-commerce technologies
Recent court filings reveal that International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and Rakuten have reached a settlement in their legal dispute. IBM filed the complaint in 2021 alleging that the e-commerce website violated e-commerce-related patents. The settlement brings...
Clarivate launches IP Collaboration Hub
Enabling users to save time and reduce risks in the IP filing and prosecution process London, UK - June 24, 2024 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today launched the IP Collaboration Hub™ at the 2024 Clarivate...
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