Europe’s SEP licensing regulation on course to become law
As momentum for the controversial legislation builds in EU institutions, it will be tough to halt even though its multiple flaws are becoming increasingly apparent
As momentum for the controversial legislation builds in EU institutions, it will be tough to halt even though its multiple flaws are becoming increasingly apparent
Here’s the critical background to know as innovators today participate in a USPTO listening session about the intersection between standards development and IP
While new SAMR measures now provide a clear framework for handling corporate name disputes and specify some punitive measures, they only address conflicts between corporate names – not increasingly prevalent disputes between these and prior trademarks.
The majority of filings so far have been in Germany, establishing Munich as a key destination. The number of international disputes is also expected to surge as English is introduced as a language option for proceedings.
05 July 2023
It’s true that patent holders rarely score a full win after a petition has been instituted, but the invalidation rate isn’t as high as some have said
26 June 2023
Saturday opinion: The proposal to reform the Patent Trial and Appeal Board could not be more pro-patentee compared to former Senator Patrick Leahy’s attempt last Congress
24 June 2023
The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act aims to repair damage from US jurisprudence that Tillis says “is undermining American innovation and allowing foreign adversaries like China to overtake us”
22 June 2023
While various government initiatives have been successful in growing the number of patent filings in the past two years, sizeable hurdles remain. Utility models could be a game-changing option and to encourage more domestic innovation and R&D.
21 June 2023
IP Head Anne McAleer speaks to IAM about patents, trade secrets and China as the company seeks to advance one of the world’s hottest material technologies
20 June 2023
Via Licensing Alliance’s novel patent pool merger and Avanci’s stunning success licensing the automotive sector serve as examples of a maturing patent pool marketplace
19 June 2023
Saturday Opinion: IP owners have realised that a broader battle for hearts and minds needs to be won
17 June 2023
A proposal that heavily targets SEP holders may be adjusted to reflect an increasing licensor focus if there is enough criticism, local experts say
16 June 2023
One 2023 US ITC ruling in a case by DISH against lululemon, Peloton Bikes, and NordicTrack, should serve as a reminder that cases can be won or lost based on the specific wording of remedial orders
15 June 2023
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