Prospect of European SEP regulation looms large in US policy debate
During a recent Washington DC event, SEP holders and standards implementers clashed about the European Commission’s draft proposal – and how the US should respond
During a recent Washington DC event, SEP holders and standards implementers clashed about the European Commission’s draft proposal – and how the US should respond
Standards contributors stressed their heavy reliance on licensing income while product manufacturers expressed frustration at the difficulty of calculating total SEP licensing costs
TIPO’s new pilot programme allows certain applicants to swiftly secure protection for their design patents, facilitates rapid responses to counterfeit designs and assists award winners and start-ups to obtain patent rights.
Both the PREVAIL Act and Patent Eligibility Restoration Act seek to enhance participation in the patent system. However, expanded eligibility and a weaker PTAB will undoubtably raise concerns from both SEP holders and implementers, and it remains to be seen whether these approaches will ultimately benefit or harm the larger market.
24 August 2023
IAM speaks with Dr Lee Insil – the first office head from a private sector background – about her vision, AI patent examination and encouraging strategic technologies
23 August 2023
The court set a briefing schedule for Newman’s request for a preliminary injunction to restore her case assignments, but in the Federal Circuit’s disciplinary proceeding, judges are considering suspending her for a year
22 August 2023
Marion Walsmann, already a vocal supporter of the new regulation, has been assigned as the policy’s rapporteur
15 August 2023
Increasing transparency has helped raise awareness with the C-suite and investors, Asics says
15 August 2023
Since Judge Alan Albright’s patent cases started being randomly assigned, filings dived 51% in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, the latest IAM-Docket Navigator litigation report shows
14 August 2023
Saturday Opinion: The court must work hard to address opacity issues in the coming months to secure its position as the world's premier patent dispute resolution venue
12 August 2023
The common guidelines streamline patent filing and prosecution processes across member states, improving transparency and predictability for domestic and foreign innovators alike
11 August 2023
Brazil has become a prominent venue for SEP litigation, mainly due to the early remedies that courts provide, particularly in Rio de Janeiro. As a result, there is an increasing number of declaratory judgment suits being filed by implementers aiming to secure other venues. However, this tactic is not deterring patent assertion.
09 August 2023
Its evolution and the related implications are critical for both originators and generics
09 August 2023
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