Standards contributors stressed their heavy reliance on licensing income while product manufacturers expressed frustration at the difficulty of calculating total SEP licensing costs
TIPO’s new pilot programme allows certain applicants to swiftly secure protection for their design patents, facilitates rapid responses to counterfeit designs and assists award winners and start-ups to obtain patent rights.
How to determine compensation amounts and effectively protect rights holders’ interests is a critical point of concern. It is therefore vital to analyse patent infringement litigation cases that have awarded high compensation and which kinds of claims and evidence have been well received by Chinese courts.
It is not uncommon to see office actions alleging that the claimed invention lacks inventive step on the grounds that the distinguishing feature is common knowledge. While difficult to overcome because of strong subjectivity, using an effective strategy can provide a way forward.
27 September 2023
Potential updates aim to expedite the grant of patents and introduce a controller to assess pre-grant oppositions
22 September 2023
Chief IP officers should understand these court rulings and ensure their companies’ virtual patent markings provide proper constructive notice to infringers
12 September 2023
From trade secrets to overregulation, there are many core threats to the global life sciences arena. But expert advice outlines strategic ways to neutralise them
05 September 2023
Available to subscribers, our latest report offers a window into the key drivers and developments shaping the Asia-Pacific IP landscape
01 September 2023
Launching products in the Indian market requires comprehensive strategies to navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape. One cannot extend the term of patent protection using supplementary protection certificates or patent term adjustments, so it is crucial to take proactive measures to secure a longer enforceable protection period.
25 August 2023
The reduction of the patent term for pharmaceuticals resulted in uncertainty for stakeholders in Brazil. However, new legislation designed to modernise the country’s patent system and foster the innovation ecosystem are paving the way to Brazil becoming an increasingly attractive jurisdiction.
25 August 2023
The Korean government is committed to making the country global hub for litigation, with an increased focus on the courts and two critical legislative reforms on discovery and increased damages.
25 August 2023
Since punitive damages were officially introduced into China’s patent infringement system, the amount of the awards being granted has dramatically increased. Although the value is not as high as those in the United States, this changing attitude is sparking optimism among attorneys for a bright future of stronger IP protection.
25 August 2023
Both the PREVAIL Act and Patent Eligibility Restoration Act seek to enhance participation in the patent system. However, expanded eligibility and a weaker PTAB will undoubtably raise concerns from both SEP holders and implementers, and it remains to be seen whether these approaches will ultimately benefit or harm the larger market.
24 August 2023
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