Enlarged Board of Appeal fails to offer clear guidance in highly-anticipated “plausibility” opinion
The EBA has not laid out clear rules about when post-filed evidence can be used to demonstrate technical effect
The EBA has not laid out clear rules about when post-filed evidence can be used to demonstrate technical effect
The Munich Regional Court has clarified its stance on the hot topic in German patent litigation, ruling on the new defence in three parallel SEP cases, providing welcome clarity for future litigation strategies.
While the codification of remote hearings, a triple exchange of briefs and the simplification of procedures may present new challenges, these new reforms should ultimately bring about positive changes to the justice system by streamlining and modernising procedures.
In the first of a two-part interview with IAM, the USPTO director opened up about the most pressing issues facing the US patent system
22 February 2023
Joerg Thomaier also shares his thoughts on the UPC and EPO patent quality in an exclusive IAM interview
22 February 2023
After Caltech v Broadcom, suppliers may face higher royalties for infringing components used in downstream products
22 February 2023
The abolishment of the IPAB in 2021 sparked doubts about whether India’s high courts could handle the heavy case load. However, the Delhi High Court continues to prove its ability to stand strong as it rules on claim amendments and divisional applications.
22 February 2023
Patent litigators in Germany are feeling the effects of Phoenix Contact. While it was widely anticipated that German courts might alter their jurisprudence as a result, Düsseldorf and Munich’s regional courts are taking noticeably diverging approaches now that the first decisions on the matter have been published.
22 February 2023
A 15% boost could help bolster staffing and shorten timelines but smarter use of funds is essential
20 February 2023
Saturday Opinion: SCOTUS enablement review has exposed divisions among innovative life sciences companies
18 February 2023
It’s a win for the patent owner seeking to reveal who is behind the IPR petitioner, and may deliver estoppel benefits in underlying district court litigation
17 February 2023
Germany ratifies agreement, Sunrise Period to start on 1 March
17 February 2023
IAM’s latest panel report surveyed sentiment of senior in-house and private practice patent professionals across a range of topics
16 February 2023
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