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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

Three things to know about the US government’s new strategy for standards development

Here’s the critical background to know as innovators today participate in a USPTO listening session about the intersection between standards development and IP

New measures aim to refine corporate name dispute adjudication

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.

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UPC already a hit with patentees in Germany

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

US PTAB invalidation rates under the microscope as reform bill refiled

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

If Leahy’s PTAB bill was a dark night for patentees, Coons’ legislation is daylight

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

BREAKING: US Senators Tillis and Coons re-file patent eligibility bill

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

Why utility models could be crucial for domestic SME innovation in India

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

Graphene pioneer Paragraf uses IP to lead the way

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, MPEG-LA merger shows patent pools have come of age

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

The fightback against the European Commission’s SEP proposals shifts up a gear

Saturday Opinion: IP owners have realised that a broader battle for hearts and minds needs to be won

17 June 2023

Patent holder pushback could shake up draft Chinese SEP regulation

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

Know these US International Trade Commission legal developments from 2023’s first half

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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