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The partial-problems approach to inventive step is a well-known part of European patent practice, not least as it is used routinely by the EPO. The U…
The partial-problems approach to inventive step is a well-known part of European patent practice, not least as it is used routinely by the EPO. The UPC’s Central Division (Munich) has now also applied this approach in U…
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The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends:
The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends:
“It seems clear that the Trump Administration is advocating a new path forward and a return to the possibility of an injunction issuing to patent own…
“It seems clear that the Trump Administration is advocating a new path forward and a return to the possibility of an injunction issuing to patent owners—even a preliminary injunction.”
Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents,…
Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents, trademarks, designs, GIs, and copyrights. This growth signals rising…
On March 21, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and 6 other government bodies released the “Opinions of the State In…
On March 21, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and 6 other government bodies released the “Opinions of the State Intellectual Property Office, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of…
On April 9, 2025, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper entitled “China’s Position on Certain Issues in China-US Economic a…
On April 9, 2025, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper entitled “China’s Position on Certain Issues in China-US Economic and Trade Relations” (关于中美经贸关系若干问题的中方立场) in response to the ongoing tra…
On March 31, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released their 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, with t…
On March 31, 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released their 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, with the longest section being dedicated to China at 47 pages. With respect…
“[W]orkers employed in such industries enjoy an average wage premium of 40.9%… consistent with the fact that IP-driven industries contribute more val…
“[W]orkers employed in such industries enjoy an average wage premium of 40.9%… consistent with the fact that IP-driven industries contribute more value added per worker.”
In 2024, innovators from around the world submitted a record breaking 3.7 million patent applications, up 4.9% on 2023
In 2024, innovators from around the world submitted a record breaking 3.7 million patent applications, up 4.9% on 2023
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The design of a product can be protected by an intellectual property right through a registration before an intellectual property office. In this art…
The design of a product can be protected by an intellectual property right through a registration before an intellectual property office. In this article, it will be compared the design systems of China and European Uni…
The intellectual property (IP) gender gap is a real problem; only around 16 percent of patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Tr…
The intellectual property (IP) gender gap is a real problem; only around 16 percent of patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) are from women, leaving countless brilliant minds and their…
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The partial-problems approach to inventive step is a well-known part of European patent practice, not least as it is used routinely by the EPO. The UPC’s Central Division (Munich) has now also applied this approach in U…
Want to have your doggie(s) featured in one of our future Barks & Bites Columns? Send your dogs photo(s) along with their name, breed (if you know it) and their age to [email protected]. All photos will be added to the…
The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends:
“It seems clear that the Trump Administration is advocating a new path forward and a return to the possibility of an injunction issuing to patent owners—even a preliminary injunction.”
Summary: India’s intellectual property ecosystem achieved a record-breaking year in FY 2024-25, with total filings surging nearly 20% across patents, trademarks, designs, GIs, and copyrights. This growth signals rising…
Leading medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter International Inc., claiming that Baxter has unlawfully used BD’s patented technologies in it...
Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...
IIPLA News reviews a fresh appellate development affecting timing strategy and disclaimer analysis in pharmaceutical patent litigation.
Intellectual property (IP) is an essential component of any high-tech start-up's business strategy. However, navigating the complex landscape of IP law can be challenging, and there are many potential pitfalls that st...
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities around the world are stepping up their efforts to combat the growing threat of intellectual property (IP) theft. IP theft, which involves the unauthorized use or copying...