Region: Asia-Pacific

Can ChatGPT replace a patent lawyer?

We asked the large-language model to draft a patent claim, design around a claim, and identify prior art – and concluded that it is potentially helpful but unreliable

02 March 2023

Meet the man who helps innovative operating companies realise huge patent ROI

Ron Epstein’s IP advisory firm acts as “virtual in-house counsel” for small companies and his recent successes include a $150 million settlement for one client and half-a-billion in verdicts for another

01 March 2023

Natural justice redefined and reinforced in key 2022 decisions against the Patent Office

Last year saw many decisions that could well have a lasting impact on the Indian prosecution landscape. The Delhi High Court continued to display its strength as it went head-to-head with the Indian Patent Office in several landmark rulings.

01 March 2023

Top Chinese EV battery maker wins patent battle but war with rival set to continue

CATL bags injunction and compensation from first instance court but opponent CALB poised to appeal

28 February 2023

Oppo rejects Nokia’s arbitration proposal

The Chinese handset maker has opted to fight on for now, but alludes to "counter-offer" in the pipeline.

27 February 2023

Asia-Pacific increases domination of top 100 global innovators, while European companies drop off

IAM caught up with Clarivate’s Ed White about shifts in the worldwide innovation landscape

24 February 2023

Vidal reveals perspective on UPC, SEPs and competition with China

In the second part of IAM’s exclusive interview with USPTO Director Kathi Vidal, she shares her thoughts on international patent issues

23 February 2023

IP profession diversity is a marathon – and we have the endurance to finish

We’re feeling hopeful that patent professionals are taking real action, as explained in the 2023 Q1 Special Report “Advancing IP Diversity”

23 February 2023

Assessing patent stability before enforcement in China

The number of invalidation attempts in China is staggering, with chances of success in such actions fairly high. It is thus vital for patentees to be armed with knowledge before enforcing their patent as doing so will almost always trigger an invalidation attempt.

22 February 2023

Critical 2022 high court decisions shaping the Indian prosecution landscape

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

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