Five Federal Circuit rulings you can’t ignore from the first half of 2023
Chief IP officers must study new US precedent on enablement, IPR estoppel, design patent obviousness, third-party finance disclosure and attorney fee recovery
Chief IP officers must study new US precedent on enablement, IPR estoppel, design patent obviousness, third-party finance disclosure and attorney fee recovery
A case in China involving a leading toy brand operator demonstrates the importance of employing consistent criteria when assessing the similarity of patent designs during infringement and invalidation proceedings.
The refusal of a judge in Amsterdam to grant the US company relief covering Ireland, France and Germany does not indicate major change to the regime
A UK Supreme Court justice, a former USPTO acting director, a globally-renowned IP scholar, a trailblazing trademark lawyer and a one-time presidential candidate form the class of 2020
20 May 2020
Rights holders would do well to consider alternative technologies before rushing ahead with distributed ledgers
18 May 2020
As IAM celebrates its 100th issue, a look back at how it all began, a fast forward to the future and a massive thank-you
16 May 2020
Leading in-house and private practice lawyers share their experiences of working in the shadow of a pandemic and explain what they believe might happen next
13 May 2020
One of China’s biggest filers and willing enforcers hands rival a setback in Guangdong Higher People’s Court
12 May 2020
Despite the improving Chinese IP environment and trade deal commitments, long-term personal relationships are likely to be increasingly important in getting transactions over the line
09 May 2020
A champion of US innovation and IP departs way too early but leaves a legacy of achievement that very few will ever match
05 May 2020
Several innovators have already waived exclusivities, but big decisions for right holders lie ahead
28 April 2020
Authorities are responding to reports of faulty mask and ventilator exports with stepped up inspections in IP and other areas
14 April 2020
Many court dockets are on hold, but IP disputes are not. Ocean Tomo and the International Arbitration Centre Tokyo think ADR can help bridge the gap
30 March 2020
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