PatentsUSA
Biotechnology company Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to settle patent litigation over technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, resolving a dispute with Arbutus Biop…
Biotechnology company Moderna has agreed to pay up to $2.25 billion to settle patent litigation over technology used in its COVID-19 vaccine, resolving a dispute with Arbutus Biopharma and Genevant Sciences. The lawsuits alleged that Moderna’s vaccine relied on patented lipid nanoparticle delivery systems, a technolog…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsEurope
“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorabl…
“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorable outcomes for rights owners.”
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsUSA
Section 337 complaint targets major crystalline silicon panel makers, seeking broad exclusion of infringing TOPCon solar cells from U.S. market
First Solar has filed a Section 337 complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, alleging that ten leading solar panel manufacturers have infringed its patent covering tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology. The company seeks a general exclusion order to block imports of any TOPCon solar cells…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Engagement with Am Law 200 firm aims to secure IP, streamline technology transfer, and accelerate commercialization of electro-optic polymer platform
Lightwave Logic, Inc. has engaged Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as outside counsel to lead its intellectual property strategy, focusing on invention harvesting, patent prosecution, international filings, portfolio management, and licensing. The collaboration is designed to protect Lightwave Logic’s proprietary electro-…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
Engagement aims to fortify IP protection and streamline licensing as Lightwave Logic advances commercialization of electro-optic polymer technology.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. has engaged Michael Best & Friedrich LLP as its strategic intellectual property advisor, seeking to bolster protection of its proprietary electro-optic polymer platform and facilitate a licensing-driven revenue model. The collaboration will focus on invention harvesting, patent prosecution, inter…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsUK
IP law firm expands UK presence with move into Birmingham’s tallest office building
Withers & Rogers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations. The firm’s new base will be located in the tallest office space in the city, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsEurope
Efforts by Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security to tax vehicle leasing as royalties spark legal debate and industry concerns
Ukrainian legal professionals are raising alarms over the Bureau of Economic Security’s attempts to classify leasing payments for vehicles, including aircraft, as royalties subject to additional taxation. Experts argue that such payments do not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights and warn that the mov…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsEurope
Court affirms intra-procedural condition on revocation counterclaim, but finds no infringement and orders defendant to pay related costs
The Munich Local Division of the Unified Patent Court has ruled that a defendant may condition a counterclaim for revocation on a finding of infringement, provided it does not disadvantage the claimant. In the case between Emboline Inc. and AorticLab srl, the court ultimately found no infringement, rendering the count…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
WIPO and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office underscore how patents, trademarks, and designs drive innovation, economic growth, and inclusion in global sports ahead of World I…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has announced that the theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2026 will focus on the intersection of intellectual property and sports. The Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt (DPMA) is supporting this initiative, emphasizing the essential role of IP rights in fosterin…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsGlobal
First formal EU-Japan IP initiative aims to strengthen rights protection, streamline processes, and address challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has inaugurated the EU-Japan IP Action in Tokyo, marking the first dedicated intellectual property cooperation project between the European Union and Japan. The initiative seeks to enhance IP rights protection, foster policy dialogue, and address the impact of ar…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsEurope
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are beneficial to the economy, Tiago Guerreiro, project leader of the IP Key Southeast Asia Project, said.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are beneficial to the economy, Tiago Guerreiro, project leader of the IP Key Southeast Asia Project, said.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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PatentsEurope
This report highlights key findings from WIPO’s global study on intellectual property (IP) awareness and perceptions, accompanied by an overview of t…
This report highlights key findings from WIPO’s global study on intellectual property (IP) awareness and perceptions, accompanied by an overview of the methodology used. It also compares results from 2023 and 2025 to id…
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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