Region: North America

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

Public criticisms of pharma patents are “way overstated”, Kathi Vidal tells IAM

The USPTO director shares her thoughts on life sciences IP rights and ongoing collaboration with the FDA

02 March 2023

A comeback for injunctions would help to revive US patent leadership

Without significant reforms that restore the right to exclude, lower costs and clarify eligibility, SMEs will remain second class citizens and the big calls on FRAND and SEPs will be made in Europe

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

Tips for accused infringers amid uptick in streaming media patent litigation

Increased NPE litigation in the sector emerges from a patent buyer’s market of liquidated assets and divested obsolete portfolios

28 February 2023

Moderna pays $400 million for patent licence amid tense relationship with US government

The vaccine maker has paid for use of state-owned IP, but several points of contention remain

28 February 2023

New Delaware judge signs first multimillion dollar jury verdict

Judge Gregory Williams’ $42 million award to a patentee prompted a dive on Docket Navigator to examine his track record to date

27 February 2023

Samsung deal and nine other licences grow Adeia’s Q4 earnings by 15%

As the Xperi spin-out reports its first annual earnings since becoming a standalone licensing business its executives celebrate revenue growth and chart a course for 2023

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

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