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.
New policy statement likely to target pay-for-delay deals and sham litigation
18 November 2022
Panellists at IAM’s Patent Policy and Litigation USA event are hopeful in view of Senator Chris Coons being poised to take leadership of the Senate IP Subcommittee
17 November 2022
A fresh decision from the IP and Commercial Court could mark major changes for the Taiwanese hotel industry by extending copyright protection to encompass room configurations.
16 November 2022
The lack of specific trade secret legislation and definition of a ‘fixed form’ in India presents challenges to how edible creative work can be protected.
16 November 2022
Saturday Opinion: The new court must take decisive and transparent action to address concerns about part-time judges
12 November 2022
While final outcomes are still pending, outlook suggests strong IP policy impact
11 November 2022
The Indian government’s constant focus on strengthening the country’s IP ecosystem has brought about major improvements in the way that patents are filed, prosecuted and enforced – but more still needs to be done.
09 November 2022
District Court in Delaware rebuffs company’s attempt to deny liability in the latest development of the increasingly complex mRNA patent wars
08 November 2022
Docket Navigator data shows the drastic impact that USPTO Director Kathi Vidal’s new discretionary denial policies have had at the PTAB
07 November 2022
Surprise decision to hear Amgen’s appeal follows Solicitor General advice not to grant certiorari
07 November 2022
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