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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

Three key takeaways from how the new disproportionality defence is affecting SEP infringement cases

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.

New legislation overhauls and their impact on IP litigation

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.

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New head of Mexican IP office begins work amid IP community concerns

Director General José Sánchez Pérez meets with local lawyers to discuss enforcement and implementation of IP law

25 January 2023

What the plausibility requirement means for Turkish IP law

The heavily debated concept of plausibility is quickly gaining prominence in invalidity proceedings. While it remains to be seen how the EPO will cement the concept into case law, several key existing cases present a number of conflicting arguments on the issue.

25 January 2023

Six key outcomes of Taiwan’s IP law overhaul

Taiwan’s Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act is being amended in order to strengthen the protection of trade secrets and modernise the country’s IP litigation system.

25 January 2023

Collaboration not confrontation is the route to US patent reform

Individual inventors and innovative small businesses have a compelling story to tell about a system that does not work for them, but it has yet to hit home

19 January 2023

Former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu calls for robust IP regime to keep pace with China

America risks losing ground in the next tech revolution he warns in an interview with Burford Capital Managing Director Katharine Wolanyk

17 January 2023

Prepare now: call to action for chief IP officers on draft FTC non-compete policy

Commission may face legal challenges but risks of trade secrets breaches and increased litigation abound

13 January 2023

Lula clears out Brazil IP office leadership

Move could see ‘temporary paralysis’ at INPI

12 January 2023

The patent licensing market is working, so let it be

A string of deals announced during December and the beginning of January send a very clear message to policymakers and regulators

12 January 2023

SCOTUS will not hear $1.2 billion written description appeal, despite landmark enablement review

The court rejected Juno Therapeutics’ appeal, despite claims of similarity with Amgen v Sanofi dispute

11 January 2023

USPTO director welcomes turn of year with wave of patent battle decisions

Kathi Vidal will conduct a sua sponte review in Samsung vs Netlist and issued updates on VLSI IPR abuse reviews

06 January 2023

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